Stories Tagged as
Utah
If the Great Salt Lake dries up, what would that mean for the U.S. economy?
by
Janet Nguyen
Sep 22, 2023
The demise of the landmark site would affect a range of industries as well as Utah residents’ health. It would strike an emotional blow as well.
Why are some downtowns booming again?
by
Matt Levin
Aug 7, 2023
Foot traffic in downtown Salt Lake City reached 139% of pre-pandemic levels in spring. And other cities can learn from its example.
"Goldback" bills are accepted in 4 states, but are they a good idea for consumers?
by
Will Walkey
Nov 25, 2022
A private company says it makes the bills with small amounts of gold in them. Interest in the currency has grown with inflation, some say.
Utah's approach to breaking the cycle of child poverty: helping parents
by
Renata Sago
Jul 31, 2018
Utah is leading states in efforts to reduce childhood poverty, one study found. One approach it's taken? Creating programs that tackle intergenerational poverty in families.
Utah is reducing its child poverty rate, one piece of data at a time
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Renata Sago
Jul 30, 2018
Utah's done more than any other state in the country to reduce its child poverty rate since 2010, one study says.
Why Intermountain Healthcare is making generic drugs
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Kai Ryssdal
Feb 28, 2018
Rising drug prices are part of what's driving health care inflation. What do you do if you are a big health care company? Start your own drug company.
Could drilling rigs pop up in Bears Ears National Monument in Utah?
Dec 4, 2017
With the Trump administration poised to shrink Bears Ears National Monument in Utah, oil and gas companies are eyeing the fringes.
For public good, not for profit.
Can startups succeed outside Silicon Valley?
Jan 7, 2014
Provo and Salt Lake City are home to a cluster of tech start-up companies, thanks to the culture and geography of Utah.
'Genies' head to Salt Lake City to grow family tree
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Sam Harnett
Jul 17, 2013
Salt Lake City has become the genealogical capital of the world, and it's all because of Mormonism.
The unexpected winner of 'The Hunger Games'
Mar 26, 2012
Lionsgate had a very good weekend It's film, 'The Hunger Games,' took in $150 million dollars domestically over the weekend.