Cristina Flores

2 weeks ago | kutv.com | Cristina Flores

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The weekend after President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariff on imported vehicles went into effect, Josh Edson, a longtime car salesman at Tim Dahle Nissan, noticed a significant increase in customer traffic at his dealership. “We sold about four times as many cars as we normally would. There’s definitely been a bit of panic buying, " said Edson, who's been a sales and leasing specialist for 31 years.

1 month ago | kutv.com | Cristina Flores

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The security of genetic data for millions of 23andMe customers is in limbo and potentially at risk as the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is seeking a new owner. The company, which is struggling financially, made the announcement Sunday, stating it is looking to sell "substantially all" of its assets through a court-approved reorganization plan, according to a report by The Associated Press.

1 month ago | kutv.com | Cristina Flores

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — While some states are taking action to protect low-income families, Utah has yet to implement a solution to the growing problem of SNAP (food stamp) fraud. Thieves are draining the accounts of vulnerable residents, leaving them without the money they rely on to feed their families. Tonie Powell is one of the latest victims. She told KUTV that all of her Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds were stolen twice this year, first in February and again in March.

1 month ago | kutv.com | Cristina Flores

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah farmers and members of the state's mining industry are concerned about the potential impact of President Trump's pending tariffs on Canada, as the country provides many American farms with a commonly used fertilizer called potash. Potash mostly contains potassium. While many Utah farmers source their potash from local mines in Moab, Wendover, and the Great Salt Lake, Canadian tariffs could affect prices for everyone.

1 month ago | kutv.com | Cristina Flores |Jared Turner

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah's job market continues to outperform the national average, with the state's unemployment rate at 3.5 percent compared to the national rate of 4.1 percent. However, uncertainty looms over the potential impact of President Donald Trump's economic policies, including federal job cuts and tariffs.