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Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs looking to relocate more operations to Salt Lake City

Bloomberg: Goldman Sachs looking to relocate more operations to Salt Lake City

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 4:46 p.m.

One of the world's largest investment banks is looking to bolster its Utah operations while stepping back from some of the historically big financial hubs in the world, according to a recent Bloomberg report.
Salt Lake City announces 2025 Twilight lineup. Here's who is coming

Salt Lake City announces 2025 Twilight lineup. Here's who is coming

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 2:08 p.m.

Some of the biggest names in indie music are slated to come to Utah's capital city this summer, but not everyone will play at the same venue.
Much-hyped Billy Joel-Sting concert in Utah to be pushed back a year

Much-hyped Billy Joel-Sting concert in Utah to be pushed back a year

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 2:05 p.m.

Billy Joel announced Tuesday he recently underwent surgery that will keep him from playing with Sting at Rice-Eccles Stadium in May.
Utah passes bill to pave way for Salt Lake to fund $1B downtown revitalization plan

Utah passes bill to pave way for Salt Lake to fund $1B downtown revitalization plan

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 11 - 6:16 a.m.

A plan to drastically alter downtown Salt Lake City took a major step toward becoming a reality on the final day of the legislative session.
Salt Lake City prepares for water conservation tactics despite 'great' snowpack

Salt Lake City prepares for water conservation tactics despite 'great' snowpack

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 10 - 3:02 p.m.

Despite the snowpack collection this season, Salt Lake City water managers say concerning trends are still on the horizon.
Utah's legislative session has come to an end. Here's what your lawmakers did

Utah's legislative session has come to an end. Here's what your lawmakers did

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 8 - 12:00 a.m.

Another 45-day legislative session is in the books, dominated early by rancor over a bill stripping public unions of bargaining power and concluding with Utah lawmakers revamping the state's election system.
Colorado residents sentenced after incident at Canyonlands archeological site

Colorado residents sentenced after incident at Canyonlands archeological site

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 7 - 7:12 p.m.

Two Colorado residents were sentenced after pleading guilty to charges tied to a theft and disruption incident at an archeological site at Canyonlands National Park last year.
Live blog: Cox weighs in on public union bill as Legislature nears conclusion

Live blog: Cox weighs in on public union bill as Legislature nears conclusion

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 7 - 6:48 p.m.

Utah lawmakers kicked off the final day of the general legislative session on Friday as they look to pass the final bills they've spent the past 45 days writing, debating and reworking.
Alta crosses 400-inch snowfall plateau. How it compares to the rest of the West

Alta crosses 400-inch snowfall plateau. How it compares to the rest of the West

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 7 - 5:28 p.m.

Alta reported Friday it has received over 400 inches of snowfall this season, making it one of the few in North America to do so this year.
Developer wants to build a hotel at abandoned corner next to Sugar House Park

Developer wants to build a hotel at abandoned corner next to Sugar House Park

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 7 - 11:29 a.m.

A developer hopes to turn an empty lot next to Sugar House Park into a 141-room hotel with amenities, in the latest attempt to find a use for the old Sizzler site.
Utah Legislature: Pride flag ban, immigration proposals advance during second-to-last day

Utah Legislature: Pride flag ban, immigration proposals advance during second-to-last day

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 7:45 p.m.

Utah lawmakers have less than 48 hours to pass bills before the 2025 legislative session ends at midnight Friday, and there are still hundreds of proposals up for consideration.
Utah adds $50K for dust monitoring after initially skipping it in budget

Utah adds $50K for dust monitoring after initially skipping it in budget

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 5:51 p.m.

Utah lawmakers have opted to spend at least some money toward monitoring dust issues, following concerns brought up by environmental researchers.
Could Salt Lake City expand paid parking to more areas beyond downtown?

Could Salt Lake City expand paid parking to more areas beyond downtown?

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 5:45 p.m.

Utah's capital city is looking to shake up long-standing parking issues, including crackdowns on areas that struggle when special events are happening.
Utah Legislature passes transportation bill; Salt Lake OK with 'narrow' scope of study

Utah Legislature passes transportation bill; Salt Lake OK with 'narrow' scope of study

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 6 - 3:23 p.m.

Utah leaders passed a transportation bill following one last change Thursday after a last-second adjustment to a portion about a Salt Lake City road study raised concerns again earlier this week.
'Succession' creator to make directorial debut with film in Utah. Here's who will star

'Succession' creator to make directorial debut with film in Utah. Here's who will star

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 4:32 p.m.

Production is slated to begin soon on a new movie directed by Jesse Armstrong, marking his feature directorial debut. It's also slated to bring some big names to Utah.
Warning issued for 3-day storm that could bring 'impressive' rain, snow totals to Utah

Warning issued for 3-day storm that could bring 'impressive' rain, snow totals to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 10:59 a.m.

A storm headed to Utah could produce 1-3 feet of snow in the mountains across the state, along with strong rain totals in the valleys, between Wednesday and Friday.
Salt Lake Temple's 2027 open house could bring over 3 million more visitors downtown

Salt Lake Temple's 2027 open house could bring over 3 million more visitors downtown

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 8:01 a.m.

Downtown leaders believe the Salt Lake Temple's six-month open house in 2027 could have a big economic impact for the local economy.
US government wants to get rid of 3 federal buildings in Utah

US government wants to get rid of 3 federal buildings in Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 5 - 6:16 a.m.

The U.S. government wants to get rid of federal buildings in Salt Lake City and Ogden, among more than 440 structures nationwide eyed for "disposal."
'I'm excited': Salt Lake City has a new police chief in town

'I'm excited': Salt Lake City has a new police chief in town

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 8:57 p.m.

Brian Redd was sworn in as Salt Lake City's new police chief Tuesday night, minutes after the City Council voted to approve his nomination.
Utah leaders look to offer $3.5M ahead of Sundance's anticipated decision

Utah leaders look to offer $3.5M ahead of Sundance's anticipated decision

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 9:37 a.m.

Utah's proposed budget includes Sundance Film Festival incentives that appear to be close to what two competitors are looking to offer ahead of a decision about the festival's future.
'Super-premium' California fast-food chain is coming to Utah

'Super-premium' California fast-food chain is coming to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 4 - 8:22 a.m.

One of California's fastest-growing fast-food chains is planning to join Utah's growing market.
Utah's former environmental leader tapped to oversee Salt Lake City's outdoor gems

Utah's former environmental leader tapped to oversee Salt Lake City's outdoor gems

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 3 - 8:00 p.m.

Kim Shelley, who recently stepped down as director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, is now in line to oversee public lands in the state's capital city.
Meteorological winter is over. These were Utah's snowpack winners and losers

Meteorological winter is over. These were Utah's snowpack winners and losers

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 3 - 4:49 p.m.

Utah's meteorological winter was a mixed bag, as some basins ended the season with snowpack totals near or above normal while others ended the season with record lows.
Advisories issued for winter storm that will deliver 'active' start to Utah's meteorological spring

Advisories issued for winter storm that will deliver 'active' start to Utah's meteorological spring

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 2 - 2:16 p.m.

The next storm headed Utah's way has the potential to deliver over a foot of snow in some mountain areas.
Family of former Utah congresswoman Mia Love says cancer not 'responding to treatment'

Family of former Utah congresswoman Mia Love says cancer not 'responding to treatment'

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted March 1 - 5:31 p.m.

The family of former Utah congresswoman Mia Love says they've "shifted our focus from treatment to enjoying our remaining time with her" in a somber medical update Saturday.