Race, Religion + Social Justice
Kara Nelson, CNN
How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King’s legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action
As each side uses Dr. King’s words to justify their stance, historians say we’re at risk of erasing the fullness of his legacy.4 months ago
Associated Press
Prosecutors will seek death penalty for white supremacist who killed 10 at Buffalo supermarket
New York does not have capital punishment, but the Justice Department had the option of seeking the death penalty in a separate federal hate crimes case.4 months ago
Pat Reavy
South Jordan man arrested, linked to at least 10 church burglaries
A South Jordan man has been arrested and accused of breaking into 10 Latter-day Saint meetinghouses in Eagle Mountain last fall, police say.4 months ago
Eric Cabrera and Simone Seikaly
Utah Jazz clarify policy after rabbi asked to remove pro-Jewish sign
The Utah Jazz said their code of conduct is in place to allow play without distraction or disruption, and is not meant to stifle speech.4 months ago
Olivia Calvert
Clerical error has BYU grad stuck in Mexico
Maleny Heiner, BYU graduate, has been stuck in Mexico since August due to a clerical error made by her attorney and has no idea when she will be able to return5 months ago
KSL TV staff
Midvale woman accused of yelling racist vulgarities taken into custody
The victim alleges her neighbor spit on their cars and chased their son around the neighborhood with sticks and leafblowers.5 months ago
Chelsea Bailey, CNN
Reports of antisemitism, anti-Arab and anti-Muslim bias continue to surge across the US, new data shows
he new data, released Monday, reflects a more than 330% increase in reported incidents of antisemitism from the 2022 timeframe.5 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Lloyd Newell announces departure from “Music & the Spoken Word”
After 34 years, Lloyd Newell, host of the Tabernacle Choir's "Music & the Spoken Word", announced he is concluding his service next year.5 months ago
Becky Bruce, Amie Schaeffer
Elder Patrick Kearon called to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
Elder Patrick Kearon was named new member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.5 months ago
Peter Johnston
University of Utah students face charges after protesting movie they call “transphobic”
The students protesting the movie they said was transphobic are part of a self-proclaimed socialist club on the University of Utah campus.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.5 months ago
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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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."6 months ago
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.6 months ago
Sam Herrera
Funeral services announced for President M. Russell Ballard
Services for President Ballard take place Friday and are open to the public.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
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 95.6 months ago
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.6 months ago
