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Temple Square's Christmas lights are back. Here's what to expect this season
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:32 p.m.
Visitors will have more room to roam around Temple Square this season as its iconic Christmas lights return this weekend.
Giving Machines open in Utah and Salt Lake counties
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:06 p.m.
Giving Machines, part of a Christmas campaign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened Monday in Orem and Salt Lake County. Others are open or open soon.
Provo police looking for burglars who vandalized Latter-day Saint meetinghouse
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 20 - 4:06 p.m.
Provo police are looking for burglars who broke into a Latter-day Saint meetinghouse in October and caused several thousand dollars in damage, including destroying the church's organ.
Latter-day Saint women's soccer coach Chris Watkins winning — again — at a Catholic university
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:02 a.m.
Longtime BYU soccer coach has now enjoyed success at two Jesuit schools: Gonzaga and Boston College.
Church of Jesus Christ expands Giving Machine opportunities around the world this Christmas
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:02 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 45 new locations for Giving Machines including Ogden, Logan and the first giving machines in Africa and Asia.
'Signs in the Heavens:' The night the stars fell on the Saints, in 1833
Ryan Boyce for KSL.com | Posted Nov. 12 - 7:04 p.m.
A shower of hundreds of thousands of meteors rained down in Jackson County, Missouri, in the early hours of Nov. 13, 1833, filling refugee Latter-day Saints with wonder and a heavenly, healing balm.
President Nelson dedicates 200th temple
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 10 - 8:18 p.m.
President Nelson, prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated the church's 200th temple in Tooele, Sunday.
Utah missionary surprises family at airport with an unexpected family member
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 9 - 7:04 p.m.
A family at Salt Lake City International Airport Friday received a stunning surprise when the missionary's twin brother returned home at the same time.
Tickets released for First Presidency's Christmas Devotional
KSL.com Staff | Posted Nov. 8 - 5:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that tickets are now available for the annual First Presidency's Christmas Devotional on Dec. 8.
Latter-day Saint leaders congratulate Trump, thank Harris and Biden
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 6 - 7:52 p.m.
The First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and thanked Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden.
Church of Jesus Christ announces single men over 40 can now serve full-time missions
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 7:42 p.m.
Senior men over 40 will now be able to serve full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, following an announcement on Friday. Senior women will also have more opportunities available.
Final volume of 'Saints' released, showing Church of Jesus Christ history until 2020
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 29 - 8:56 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its fourth and final volume of "Saints" on Tuesday, which features members of the church around the world from 1955 to 2020.
Dallas Jenkins tells BYU crowd how he surrendered to God after failure
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 29 - 5:05 p.m.
Dallas Jenkins says he no longer cares about the box-office numbers, but cares about what he gives to God.
Latter-day Saints don't want to talk politics at church, survey says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 27 - 10:10 a.m.
Mormon Women for Ethical Government hosted a virtual event this week to discuss a survey showing Latter-day Saints are less likely to mix religion and politics than other believers.
President Nelson to dedicate church's 200th temple, in Tooele
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 9:59 a.m.
The Deseret Peak Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated Nov. 10 by President Russell M. Nelson.
Descendants honor historic Salt Lake Temple mason as foundation shifts for the future
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 6:16 a.m.
The descendants of James A. Staples — the head on-site mason for the team that laid the original Salt Lake Temple foundation over a century ago — came together on Monday.
First Presidency authorizes garment changes for Latter-day Saints in hot, humid climates
Tad Walch, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 19 - 9:38 a.m.
Redesigned options for the sacred garment worn by women in hot and muggy climates have been authorized by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to a spokesman.
Church of Jesus Christ sends $1M donation to the Red Cross for Hurricane Helene relief
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 8:04 p.m.
On Friday, the Red Cross received a $1 million donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help it provide relief following Hurricane Helene.
Harris, Trump speak directly to Latter-day Saint voters
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 16 - 3:03 p.m.
The pitch for Latter-day Saint votes continues, as both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made direct calls to Latter-day Saint voters over the weekend.
Titanic: A Latter-day Saint midwife's journey into seafaring history
David Louis, St. George News | Posted Oct. 15 - 8:45 a.m.
Among the passengers on the ill-fated Titanic was Irene Colvin Corbett, a remarkable woman distinguished as the only known member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints aboard.
'An answer to prayers': How Latter-day Saints say the newly announced temples will bless them
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 13 - 1:21 p.m.
Latter-day Saints in different parts of the world responded to the temple announcements with joy and gratitude, believing God answered their prayers.
An 11-year-old boy's reaction to Tabernacle Choir practice
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:47 a.m.
An 11-year-old boy with special needs named Champion reacted in a heartwarming way to a practice of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. What it meant to him and his family was unimaginable.
Tony Award winner Ruthie Ann Miles to perform at Tabernacle Choir Christmas shows
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 11 - 6:35 a.m.
Tony Award winning actress and singer Ruthie Ann Miles will be the featured guest performer at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Christmas Concert on Dec. 19, 20 and 21, 2024.
More than 6,000 Latter-day Saints aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 8 - 6:14 a.m.
Volunteers numbering 6,172 Latter-day Saints from 400 congregations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas traveled to areas impacted by Hurricane Helene this past week to assist in relief efforts.
