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Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City...
Larry D. Curtis, KSL TV

Single men 40 and older may now serve missions as roles for single sisters expands

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will now allow missionary opportunities for single Church members who are men 40 and older.
59 minutes ago
Deseret Peak Utah Temple...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

President Nelson to dedicate church’s 200th temple, in Tooele

The Deseret Peak Utah Temple, located in Tooele, will be the church's 200th temple, with its dedication on Nov. 10.
8 days ago
A sign marks the entrance to a voting precinct on the first day of early voting in the general elec...
Andy Cupp

Non-English speakers have options for voting, county clerk says

If you live in Salt Lake County, you can vote in either English or Spanish. For everyone else in the state, it's English only.
9 days ago
Image of Lauren McCluskey, who was killed six years ago on the campus of the University of Utah. He...
Amie Schaeffer, Clayre Scott

Lauren McCluskey family marks six years since her death on the U of U campus

In the six years since Lauren McCluskey's death, changes have come to the University of Utah campus police.
11 days ago
Ruthie Ann Miles, who is currently staring on Broadway in 'McNeal' will be the special guest for th...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

Tony-Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles joins Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for holidays

Ruthie Ann Miles has been invited to sing with the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square during the Christmas concert series.
23 days ago
Students and staff pose fora photo at SLCC during a discussion on balancing life as a Latino studen...
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com

‘An ongoing process’: Latino students discuss efforts balancing US, Latin American roots

At an event held at Salt Lake Community College, Latino students met to discuss balancing their ties to the U.S. and Latin America
25 days ago
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, tours th...
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News

President Nelson says Salt Lake Temple preservation project will be complete by end of 2026

Current projections show that the Salt Lake Temple will reopen by the the end of 2026 President Russell M. Nelson said.
26 days ago
President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church, speaks during the Sunday afternoon session of...
Emma Keddington

President Russell M. Nelson announces plans to construct 17 new temples

President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct 17 new temple, including one in Price, Utah and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.
27 days ago
Execution chamber state prison - Taberon Honie was the eighth person to face the death penalty in ...
Becky Bruce

Utah clergy examine the death penalty through a lens of faith

Redemption featured as a strong theme among Jewish, Latter-day Saints, and Catholic perspectives about the death penalty in Utah.
28 days ago
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Boyd Matheson

Boyd Matheson: Any point of the compass influence

This is an editorial piece. An editorial, like a news article, is based on fact but also shares opinions. The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and are not associated with our newsroom.  One of the greatest challenges of living in the world is that mortals often view gospel, or eternal, principles […]
29 days ago
Deseret Peak Utah Temple...
Don Brinkerhoff

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints anticipate announcement of new temples during General Conference

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints express excitement of new temples bring announced.
1 month ago
Jonah Wark, right, kisses his wife Sara Martin outside their flood-damaged home on the Pigeon River...
Don Brinkerhoff

Missionaries helping with Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Several Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints missionaries have moved locations to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
1 month ago
Church History Museum art...
Adam Small

Church History Museum art exhibit showcases ‘200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art’

SALT LAKE CITY— The Church History Museum of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has opened a new art gallery that will remain on display for the next several months. Curators have dubbed it “Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art.” The curators worked for five years to put together a […]
1 month ago
Thomas Bach, president of the IOC, presents a gift to Acting President Jeffery R. Holland of the Qu...
Kyle Remund

Church leaders meet with IOC President Thomas Bach

Leaders from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints met with IOC President Tomas Bach during their trip to Utah.
1 month ago
Real Salt Lake hosted a naturalization ceremony at its Sandy Stadium on Sept. 18....
Tim Vandenack, ksl.com

‘A win-win’: Utah launching effort to promote US citizenship among eligible immigrants

Utah officials are hoping to bolster the number of Americans in the state, tapping the pool of immigrants living here.
1 month ago
Image of the Logan Pride Center with a Pride flag outside of it. A 16-year-old boy is facing charge...
Michael Houck

Teen faces charges for stealing multiple Logan pride flags

The Logan Police Department is referring the teen to the First District Juvenile Court on theft with hate crime enhancements.
1 month ago
The Deseret Peak Utah Temple...
Don Brinkerhoff

Church of Jesus Christ members react ahead of Deseret Peak Utah Temple opening

The Deseret Peak Utah Temple in Tooele will begin its open house starting Sept. 26. This will mark the 200th operating temple.
1 month ago
News media attend a tour of the new Deseret Peak Utah Temple in Tooele on Monday....
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Deseret Peak Utah Temple open house begins, marking Church of Jesus Christ’s 200th temple

The 200th temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Deseret Peak Utah Temple, started its open house on Monday.
1 month ago
A rendering of the renovated celestial room in the Salt Lake Temple.  (The Church of Jesus Christ o...
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

Church of Jesus Christ releases interior renderings of Salt Lake Temple renovations

The Church says the renovated Salt Lake Temple will honor its pioneer past while providing a space for future members to worship.
1 month ago
Dancers with the Ballet Folklorico De San Antonio carry flags from different Latin countries as the...
Josuee Sanchez

Report shows ‘Latinx’ hasn’t been fully accepted by the Hispanic community

Despite it becoming more popular, a Pew Research report shows the Hispanic community hasn't necessarily embraced the term Latinx.
1 month ago
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square shared the stage Monday evening with two historically Black c...
Daniel Woodruff, KSL TV

‘Indescribable’: Tabernacle Choir performs with African American glee clubs in Georgia

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square shared the stage Monday evening with two historically Black colleges in Atlanta.
2 months ago
President Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church, records as message to be shown during the Sun...
Emma Keddington

President Russell M. Nelson celebrates turning 100

President Nelson, who is celebrating his 100th birthday, has been the prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints since 2018.
2 months ago
FILE - Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at the 2024 summer meeting of the National Governors Associatio...
LARRY D. CURTIS, KSL TV

Cox declares day of prayer, September as founders and Constitution month

Gov. Cox has designated September as "American Founders and Constitution Month," declaring a need for young people to understand U.S history.
2 months ago
Utah has been ranked the worst state in women's equality by WalletHub, a ranking the state has held...
Britt Johnson

Utah ranked worst state for women’s equality

WalletHub has yet again ranked Utah as the worst state for women's equality. Utah has held this rank for the past decade.
2 months ago