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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints office building...

Church responds to AP story detailing 2015 Idaho abuse case

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints responded Sunday night to an Associated Press story that detailed allegations about a former church member.
6 hours ago
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sits between his cou...
Emily Ascroft, KSL.com

Church leaders urge remembrance of Christ this Christmas

President Russell M. Nelson encouraged church members to "live in the spirit of 'Hallelujah,'" praising Jehovah.
18 hours ago
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference following a closed-door...
STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Schumer warns antisemitism is on the rise

His remarks during a nearly-45 minute speech on the Senate floor Wednesday come at a sensitive time in the Israel-Hamas war.
5 days ago
A mural on the outer wall of The King's English Bookshop in Salt Lake City. A speech bubble reads "...
Mariah Maynes

Bringing literacy to the Utah book desert

The entire state of Utah is considered a book desert, but some groups are impacted more than others. A Salt Lake City Bookshop and nonprofit are working to change that.
12 days ago
A rendering of the Barcelona, Spain temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)...
KSL NewsRadio

Two new temple sites announced, visual rendering unveiled for third

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced the sites of two new temples.
14 days ago
Image of President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. (Church of Jesus Christ...
Simone Seikaly

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland set apart as Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve

Jeffrey R. Holland is now the Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, the second-highest governing body of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
18 days ago
President M. Russell Ballard might have been losing his vision himself, but he never stopped inviti...
Boyd Matheson

Boyd Matheson: President M. Russell Ballard inviting all to “come and see!”

President M. Russell Ballard spent his life inviting people to "come and see."
19 days ago
New leadership at the Utah Pride Center...
Waverly Golden

New leadership at the Utah Pride Center, overspent on 2023 Pride Festival

The Utah Pride Center is revamping their leadership after spending $1.5 million more on this year's Pride Festival than the previous year.
19 days ago
President M. Russell Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church o...
Sam Herrera

Funeral services announced for President M. Russell Ballard

Services for President Ballard take place Friday and are open to the public.
21 days ago
Boyd Matheson speaks with Rabbi Brad Hirschfield on KSL TV....
Kristine Weller

Rabbi speaks on growing antisemitism in the U.S.

American Jews are planning to march in Washington D.C. on Tuesday to combat antisemitism in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.
21 days ago
president m russell ballard...
Sam Herrera and Alexandrea Bonilla

Utah reacts to President M. Russell Ballard’s passing

Elder M. Russell Ballard, the Acting President of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints touched many lives.
21 days ago
President M. Russell Ballard...
Dan Bammes

President M. Russell Ballard has passed away at 95

President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away at the age of 95. 
22 days ago
The Church giving machine returns for the holidays...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Giving Machines return for the holidays

Starting Nov. 20, Utahans can find The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Giving Machines in Salt Lake City and Orem.
24 days ago
Image of a makeshift memorial outside the Tree of Life Synagogue in the aftermath of a deadly shoot...
Curt Gresseth

Expert discusses securing places of worship as war rages

A security expert talks about protecting places of worship as war in the Middle East rages again.
25 days ago
FILE - Smiths Station Mayor Bubba Copeland speaks during the Wednesday, March 3, 2019, tornado reme...
KIM CHANDLER Associated Press

Pastor’s suicide brings warnings against LGBTQ+ outing amid erosion of rights

An Alabama mayor and pastor killed himself after a news site reported his social media personae, wherein he dressed in women's clothing.
25 days ago
The U.S. Capitol is shown in Washington, DC. Both houses of the U.S. Congress. The Religious Freedo...
Derrick Jones

Explainer: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act

A recent visit to Utah by Ukrainian interfaith leaders prompted a discussion of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993.
27 days ago
several people walk past a big sign that says "familia," as they attend the SHPE conference....
Sam Herrera

The SHPE convention is in town, but what exactly is SHPE?

The SHPE convention has drawn thousands of people to Salt Lake, but members past and present say there's more to SHPE than the convention.
1 month ago
FILE: President M. Russell Ballard and Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf talk prior to the 193rd Semiannual ...

President M. Russell Ballard home after hospital stay for respiratory issues

President Ballard, acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is working from home ‘as I am able’
1 month ago
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By Aileen Graef and Kaanita Iyer, CNN

White House announces national strategy to combat Islamophobia

The White House announced Wednesday the administration will develop a National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia in the United States.
1 month ago
people at the shpe convention...
Peter Johnston

Hispanic engineering convention in SLC draws thousands

A Hispanic engineering convention marks the biggest Hispanic STEM event ever, according to the leading professional society.
1 month ago
two missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints walk together...
Sam Herrera

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adds 36 new missions for 2024

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said the new missions are meant to keep up with the growing number of missionaries.
1 month ago
The American flag waves above an attendee wrapped in the Mexican flag at the "I Stand With All Immi...
Gabrielle Shiozawa,

Utah advocacy group rallies for immigration reform

The group Utah With All Immigrants hopes "to empower all immigrants in Utah" with community, representation, awareness, and connecting.
1 month ago
a man prays at the Alrasool Islamic Center of Utah...
Michael Camit and Samantha Herrera

Local mosque raising money to repair its historic building

The Alrasool Islamic Center is asking for help to raise money for repairs, as it hopes to preserve the mosque for generations to come.
1 month ago
Michigan State stadium...
Jacob Lev and Eric Levenson, CNN

Michigan State apologizes for displaying picture of Adolf Hitler on the videoboard before a football game

Michigan State University apologized for displaying a picture of Adolf Hitler on the videoboard before the school’s football game.
1 month ago