Renderings released for Tooele Valley and Washington County temples
On Tuesday The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the renderings of both the Tooele Valley and Washington County temples.6 years ago
Salt Lake County Mayor considers extending stay home order to Memorial Day or longer
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says she is considering extending the stay at home order through Memorial Day or even longer. She told KSL Newsradio the county expects to make an announcement this Thursday or Friday. “Every day is a new journey with this virus,” Mayor Wilson tells Utah’s Morning […]6 years ago
Donations help protect first responders in Utah against COVID-19
Private companies have donated thousands of masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer to the Utah Attorney General's office.6 years ago
Hill Air Force Base medical reservists deployed to New York to help with COVID-19
Medics, nurses and nurse practitioners from Utah are being deployed to New York to help that city deal with the high number of coronavirus cases.6 years ago
Latter-day Saints mark bicentennial of First Vision of Joseph Smith
KSL traveled to the Sacred Grove in New York to see the site of the First Vision of Joseph Smith -- where Latter-day Saints believe their faith began.6 years ago
Church members preparing for different kind of General Conference
This weekend’s General Conference will be different than any other, coming at a time of uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
The art of Joseph Smith’s First Vision
The art of First Vision encompasses many paintings, drawings, sculptures and even stained glass windows depicting Joseph Smith's First Vision. But each shows Joseph Smith’s account of what happened to him in a grove of trees near his home 200 years ago.6 years ago
Salt Lake City and County mayors call for statewide shutdown
SALT LAKE CITY — The mayors of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County want a statewide shutdown and stay home order over the coronavirus. Five counties along the Wasatch Front now have orders. Governor Gary Herbert issued a “stay home, stay safe” directive last week, but the democratic mayors say that’s not enough. “I […]6 years ago
The worldwide impact of The First Vision
PALMYRA, New York — This Spring marks 200 years since Joseph Smith’s First Vision, where he says he saw God the Father and His son Jesus Christ appear to him in a grove of trees near his home. The event is now marked as the beginning of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and […]6 years ago
New rapid COVID-19 testing coming to Utah
15 machines from Abbott Laboratories are on their way to Utah that can run rapid COVID-19 tests which can give results in 15 minutes.6 years ago
Southeast Utah filling up despite stay home orders
The Southeast Utah Health District is updating its health order for Carbon, Emery and Grand Counties and encouraging residents to stay home, but locals are concerned about the crowds of visitors swarming the area.6 years ago
Returning missionaries have options to return to the field
As tens of thousands of Latter-day Saint missionaries are returning to their home countries they have been given the option to return to serve after being released temporarily.6 years ago
Utah offering virtual workshops for laid off workers
Utah authorities are promoting new online workshops to help people who have temporarily lost their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Gov amends signature-gathering rules, Huntsman campaign faces trouble
Governor Gary Herbert is making a big change for candidates wanting to gather signatures, suspending the rules for requiring signature-gathering to be gathered door to door.6 years ago
Could Joseph Smith’s First Vision have happened on March 26, 200 years ago?
Some scholars believe March 26, 1820 could have been the day that 14-year-old Joseph Smith had his First Vision. "Whether you believe it or not, it symbolizes man’s yearning to connect to heaven. There's something universal there," says church historian Spencer McBride.7 years ago
Salt Lake County considering “shelter in place”
The rules could get a lot stricter in Salt Lake County to stop the spread of coronavirus as county officials consider a shelter in place order.7 years ago
Rep. Ben McAdams hospitalized from COVID 19
Utah Congressman Ben McAdams was hospitalized this past weekend for severe shortness of breath related to coronavirus.7 years ago
State leaders express disapproval over crowds welcoming missionaries
"Unacceptable," that's what state leaders have said about large groups gathering at Salt Lake International Airport to greet missionaries coming home amid the coronavirus outbreak.7 years ago
County emergency management officials address earthquake, response
Salt Lake County emergency management officials detailed their earthquake response plans after a strong earthquake centered near Magna Wednesday.7 years ago
Statewide waiver for attendance considered by Utah State School Board
Utah state school board members may consider whether to do a statewide attendance waiver in a special video meeting this week.7 years ago
Mitt Romney proposes giving every adult American $1,000
Utah Senator Mitt Romney (R) proposed immediately sending $1,000 checks to everyone to help people and the economy during the coronavirus restrictions.7 years ago
Church historic sites around the country close for coronavirus concerns
Besides temples and church services, historic sites for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have also closed because of coronavirus.7 years ago
All six female Utah state senators walk out to protest invasive abortion ultrasound
All six of Utah's female state senators walked off the floor to protest the bill requiring an ultrasound before an abortion.7 years ago
