UP, UTA concerned over lack of access

pchallis — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:12:01 +0000

FARMINGTON -- Officials from Union Pacific Railroad and the Utah Transit Authority are worried a move to vacate Red Barn Lane as a public right of way could jeopardize their access to a key point to maintain rail systems in the county.

Clerk seeks help for Feb. 14 weddings

pchallis — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:10:08 +0000

OGDEN -- The Weber County Clerk's Office is asking the public to help make at least four weddings it's officiating extra-special.

Honoring a hero with a home of his own

pchallis — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:08:06 +0000

WEST POINT -- There was only one thought going through Army Cpl. Isaac Jensen's mind as he laid in a hospital bed in Iraq.

Ogden doctor spends his time caring for vets and their families

pchallis — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:06:01 +0000

OGDEN -- After spending four years transporting and caring for wounded military members in the Middle East, Dr. Hans Jenkins decided to continue helping those who he said have sacrificed so much.

Bountiful readies its 2012-13 budget early

pchallis — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:03:01 +0000

BOUNTIFUL -- City leaders are putting the final touches on a budget for the next fiscal year early.

Enable Utah chairman wants to increase awareness

tchristensen — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:29:02 +0000

OGDEN -- If your company would benefit from an economical manufacturing process or service, Jason Tonioli has an idea for you.

Banks, their loans a lot like slot machines

tmartinez — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:07:01 +0000

During the financial crash of 2008, I read a lot of commentary comparing our financial system to casinos. The obvious idea was that people and banks were using the market to gamble. The less obvious idea was, who was acting as the casino?

Quester board sets dividend

tmartinez — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:39:31 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY — The Questar Corp. board of directors on Friday approved a quarterly stock dividend of 16.25 cents per share.

A common stock dividend is money that’s paid each quarter to shareholders of the company, as a form of return on investment. This dividend, payable March 12 to any shareholders of record as of Feb. 24, is the same as the previous quarter, according to a news release from the natural gas company.

This is Questar’s 269th consecutive dividend.

New board chairman at EnableUtah

tchristensen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:04:22 +0000

OGDEN — If your company would benefit from an economical manufacturing process or service, Jason Tonioli has an idea for you.

Many still jobless despite better economic numbers

tchristensen — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:58:38 +0000

With Utah’s job growth hovering around 3 percent and the nation’s job growth at 1.3 percent, it is clear that the state continues to fare better than the nation when it comes to jobs.

More than 600,000 angry consumers switched banks

ahowell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:37:01 +0000

Three months ago, many bank customers were fuming. They didn't like big bank bailouts, and they didn't like the $5 debit card fees that Bank of America and other institutions were rolling out.

Across the country, consumer activists and Occupy Wall Street groups urged customers to dump their old bank and switch to a new one, presumably with fewer fees. Through blogs, billboards and bullhorns, Nov. 5 was officially designated as "Bank Transfer Day."

So what was the result?

Stocks slide at the open as Greek deal is held up

ahowell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:13:01 +0000

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks are opening lower after Greece's bailout deal was put on hold, a day after it seemed that the country had pacified its creditors.

The 10 worst cars ever sold in America

ahowell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:19:01 +0000

Americans are buying cars at the fastest pace in years and automakers are bringing out new vehicles that get rave reviews for safety and fuel economy.

Some analysts say the post-recession period may represent a new age for the industry, and that's made us a touch nostalgic for the days when the Detroit Three made more cars than they could sell and overseas companies thought American consumers were suckers for anything with a European name and styling.

In that vein, the Los Angeles Times asked the editors at auto information company Edmunds.com to put together a list of the 10 worst cars ever sold in America. The Times also asked David Champion, senior director of Consumer Reports' automotive test center, to weigh in. And then we gave our online readers a chance to vote on a vehicle to add to the worst 10 list. That vehicle replaces a 1917 Chevrolet that only the folks at Edmunds seem to remember.

Candle Warmers' growth started with unexpected gift

cpomerleau — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:04:01 +0000

WOODS CROSS -- When Bart Kennington received a mug warmer as a gift nearly 12 years ago, he was a little bit confused.

Digital biz: Word of mouth is your best friend and your worst enemy

mpiper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:02:22 +0000

In the world of marketing, word of mouth is still king.

It can make or break your business. This is especially true with the advent of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, where people can instantly share their thoughts and feelings with hundreds and sometimes thousands of friends.

Oil and gas drilling recovers, but state collects little tax

mpiper — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:02:01 +0000

A new report says Utah's oil and gas drilling activity has made a strong recovery since hitting a recession-induced low in 2009, but the state isn't collecting enough tax from the industry.

The report was prepared by Headwaters Economics, a nonprofit, independent research group based in Montana that aims to improve community development and land-management decisions in the West.

According to the report, natural gas production in Utah is at pre¬-recession highs, and oil production in the state is at its highest point in 20 years.

Cruise ships banned from releasing sewage along Calif. coast

ahowell — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:05:01 +0000

LOS ANGELES -- Cruise ships and large commercial vessels will be barred from releasing sewage within three miles of the California coast under a rule signed Thursday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Music industry lauds Utah anti-piracy efforts

ahowell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:15:01 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Recording Industry Association of America is honoring Utah's aggressive campaign to stop music piracy.

Union Pacific will pay $1.5M for spills in Utah, other states

ahowell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:49:01 +0000

DENVER -- Federal officials say Union Pacific Railroad has agreed to a $1.5 million settlement involving alleged oil and coal spills in Colorado, Wyoming and Utah.

Utah takes $171M in national mortgage settlement

ahowell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:01:01 +0000

SALT LAKE CITY — The money Utah will receive from a national settlement with big mortgage lenders might not be enough to pay every homeowner entitled to receive a share, state lawyers said Thursday.