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Military strikes in Syria prompt LDS Church president to leave Jerusalem
Jordan Ormond, KSL.com | Posted Apr 14th - 2:27pm
LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson, currently on a world tour to visit church members across the world, has left Jerusalem a bit early due to U.S.-led military strikes in neighboring Syria.
LDS President Russell M. Nelson leaves on global ministry tour
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted Apr 10th - 2:15pm
New LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson left Tuesday on a global ministry tour to eight countries around the world. The trip comes shortly after several historic announcements during the church’s annual general conference.

Couple who oversaw health of LDS missionaries honored with Legacy of Life award
Annie Knox, KSL | Posted Apr 5th - 11:50pm
A retired surgeon and his wife drew sustained applause from top LDS Church leaders, business executives, doctors and others at a gala in Salt Lake City Thursday.

Church members, Layton officials thrilled with plans for new temple
Katie McKellar, KSL | Posted Apr 2nd - 9:27pm
Layton Mayor Bob Stevenson called the announcement of a Layton temple during the church's general conference Sunday "stunning," later adding that is "by far the most exciting announcement we've had in our community."

Family History 2.0: A New Generation of Genealogy
Keri Wilcox, KSL | Posted Apr 1st - 4:30pm
Join program host Michelle King as she navigates the ever-changing world of genealogy research. Family History 2.0 showcases a new generation of genealogy research.

Hear about major news and events in the LDS News and World Report
Mar 31st - 4:00pm
This one-hour semi-annual report explores some of the major news events around the world pertaining to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Elder Gerrit W. Gong becomes first Chinese-American LDS apostle
Faith Heaton Jolley, KSL.com | Posted Mar 31st - 1:31pm
Elder Gerrit W. Gong was named as the newest apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Saturday morning, becoming the first Chinese-American to be called to the role.

An Artistic Vision
Angie Denison, KSL | Posted Mar 31st - 1:30pm
KSL Arts and Religion Specialist Carole Mikita shares the humble beginning of a new arts movement in New York City and the talented individuals leading the charge.

Elder Ulisses Soares called to serve as first Latin American apostle in LDS Church
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Mar 31st - 12:32pm
The Church of Jesus of Latter-day Saints called and sustained its first Latin American apostle as part of the church’s annual general conference Saturday.

KSL general conference programming to feature exclusive interview with new LDS prophet
Angie Denison, KSL TV | Posted Mar 28th - 6:29pm
This weekend, KSL-TV will suspend its regular daytime programming and will air several inspiring, locally produced documentaries. Patriotism, selfless-service and an exclusive interview with LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson will be featured.

Mormon singles ward “mockumentary” set for production in Idaho
Myles Primm, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Mar 23rd - 6:23pm
Mark Mattei is creating a show called “The Singles” based on a Mormon singles ward. He says this project will be different from other popular mockumentaries like “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” because the film crew will be part of the show.

Media gets first look inside newly renovated Jordan River Temple
Sam Penrod, KSL TV | Posted Mar 13th - 11:18am
One of the largest temples belonging to the LDS Church will open to the public later this week. But on Monday, members of the media got an early look at the newly renovated Jordan River Temple in South Jordan.
LDS Church showcases how technology is used to share its message worldwide
Sam Penrod, KSL TV | Posted Mar 12th - 6:19pm
Mormon missionaries have been doing more proselytizing online than ever, and 600 missionaries assigned to 20 visitor centers around the world spend their days chatting with prospective converts online.

Utah Legislature passes resolution honoring late LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson
Dennis Romboy, KSL | Posted Feb 16th - 8:55am
The Utah Legislature unanimously passed a resolution Thursday honoring the late LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson.

2 LDS girls among victims in Florida shooting
Tracie Snowder, KSL.com | Posted Feb 15th - 1:29pm
Two LDS girls were among the victims in the Florida school shooting, LDS Church officials said Thursday. One of the girls died and the other is seriously injured.

Elder Uchtdorf: 'I assure you, I'm just fine' not serving in LDS Church's First Presidency
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Jan 18th - 12:11pm
The LDS Church reorganized its First Presidency this week as President Russell M. Nelson was called to lead the church. Some members of the church were saddened to learn that Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf would no longer serve in the First Presidency.

President Dallin H. Oaks, President Henry B. Eyring called to the First Presidency
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Jan 16th - 9:17pm
Newly called LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson called President Dallin H. Oaks and President Henry B. Eyring to the First Presidency, which is the highest governing body of the church, on Tuesday.

A ‘new world’ of surgery: President Nelson helped revolutionize open-heart operations
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Jan 16th - 2:05pm
In the late 1940s, LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson helped develop the world’s first artificial heart-lung machine, which keeps a patient’s blood and oxygen circulating during open-heart surgery.

How did the Mormon church select a new president?
Josh Furlong, KSL.com | Posted Jan 16th - 12:17pm
Following the death of LDS Church President Thomas S. Monson, the question turned to how the church moves forward in selecting a new president.
