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'We weren't alone': Family shares miraculous story of survival in Michigan church attack
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 11:31 a.m.
A family who escaped the horrific attack on a Latter-day Saint congregation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, says they believe divine intervention saved their lives.

March RootsTech conference to feature Steve Young, Elder Ronald A. Rasband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 10:00 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced keynote speakers for this year's RootsTech family history conference in Salt Lake City. Speakers include Elder Ronald A. Rasband, along with an astronaut, actress, explorer and others.

Church of Jesus Christ announces location, details for Spanish Fork temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 3:13 p.m.
The Spanish Fork Temple will be built across from Maple Mountain High School, according to an announcement on Monday from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

President Oaks dedicates first temple as church president in Burley, Idaho
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Jan. 11 - 3:17 p.m.
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints dedicated the church's new Burley Idaho Temple on Sunday.

America Gives aims for record volunteerism in 2026, with Church of Jesus Christ as a partner
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 9:57 a.m.
Residents nationwide are invited to get involved in their communities and make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in the country's history to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:46 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints confirmed Elder Caleb Martin passed away in his sleep over the weekend while serving in the New Mexico Farmington Mission.

Church of Jesus Christ invites young adults to be 'one in a million' in institute's centennial year
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 4:05 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' institute program has grown in the last 100 years from a single building in Idaho to over 2,700 locations in 170 countries around the world.

Latter-day Saint missionary from Salem dies of unknown cause in New Mexico
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:25 p.m.
A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Salem serving in New Mexico died Saturday of an unknown medical cause, church officials said.

'Evidence of divine love': Services honor life, legacy of President Jeffrey R. Holland
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 12:57 p.m.
President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was honored Wednesday as a man of deep faith.

Funeral services set for President Jeffrey R. Holland
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:36 a.m.
Funeral services for President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, have been set for Wednesday.

'Compassionate leadership': Local leaders praise service of President Jeffrey R. Holland
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 11:23 a.m.
Local religious and political leaders express condolences for President Jeffrey Roy Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ, who died Saturday.

Quorum of the 12 President Jeffrey R. Holland dies at age 85
KSL Staff | Posted Dec. 27 - 4:55 a.m.
President Jeffrey R. Holland, president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died early Saturday at age 85.

President Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized with 'ongoing health issue'
Payton Davis, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 2:18 p.m.
President Jeffrey R. Holland has been hospitalized to be treated for ongoing health complications, according to a statement from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Church returns petroglyphs removed from Utah-Idaho border 80 years ago to Shoshone Nation
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 18 - 8:37 p.m.
A 2,500-pound stone containing prehistoric petroglyphs has returned to wildland near the Utah-Idaho border, 80 years after it was removed and taken to a Tremonton church.

Utah and Peru: 2 regions sharing rich Latter-day Saint histories
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Much of the intrigue around Delta Air Lines' launch of seasonal service from Salt Lake City to Lima, Peru, surrounded on the commercial and cultural opportunities waiting to be optimized.

YouTube sensation among those called to church advisory council for young men
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 14 - 10:03 a.m.
The creator of the wildly popular YouTube channel "Outdoor Boys" has a new venue in which to share his wisdom with the world.

'Transcendent': Broadway couple creates magic in Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 12 - 3:02 p.m.
Stephanie J. Block's and her husband Sebastian Arcelus' performance as guest artists at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square emphasizes faith, unity and the magic of shared experiences.

Grand Blanc shooting survivor shares recovery story
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 9 - 8:03 p.m.
Nearly 10 weeks after a deadly mass shooting and fire at a Church of Jesus Christ meetinghouse in Michigan, one of the wounded finally came home from the hospital.

Photos: Salt Lake City's Temple Square is all aglow
KSL Staff | Posted Nov. 28 - 10:30 p.m.
Christmas lights were turned on for the first time Friday evening on Temple Square in Salt Lake City and will remain on until Jan. 1.

Church of Jesus Christ announces women can serve missions at age 18
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 21 - 11:59 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday that women can now start serving church missions at age 18.

Church of Jesus Christ discontinues Saturday evening session of general conference
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 19 - 10:21 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday there will no longer be a Saturday evening session during its general conferences.

Church of Jesus Christ names new Presiding Bishopric
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 14 - 12:46 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced its new Presiding Bishopric Friday, after Elder Gérald Caussé, the former presiding bishop, was called as an apostle last week.

Church of Jesus Christ to put Light the World machines in 21 countries
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Nov. 12 - 11:54 a.m.
Light the World Giving Machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now available in more than 20 countries and 120 cities this holiday season.


