The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a new first presidency. In an announcement on Oct. 14 from Temple Square in Salt Lake City it was shared that Dallin H. Oaks is the new Prophet and President of the Church. Henry B. Eyring was announced as his […]
(Heber City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is appealing a ruling that temporarily halts construction of its Heber Valley Utah Temple. A 4th District Judge paused work last month pending a Utah Supreme Court decision. The halt follows a 2023 lawsuit by four Heber City […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Thousands gathered in Salt Lake City yesterday to honor former LDS President Russell M. Nelson. The funeral service was presided over by President Dallin H. Oaks, with attendees remembering Nelson for his leadership of the church and his accomplishments as a heart surgeon. A motorcade […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Many federal services across the Beehive State shuttered yesterday amid the U.S Government shutdown. Officials with Utah’s national parks say Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion remain open, though services and staffing are reduced. Law enforcement is reportedly taking care of shuttles, trash […]
(Undated) — At least 20 people have been infected, and four have died, in a Listeria outbreak tied to ready-to-eat pasta meals sold nationwide, including in Utah. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food issued a health alert yesterday warning consumers about contaminated products sold at Walmart and Trader Joe’s. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Funeral services have been scheduled for LDS President Russell M. Nelson, who died Saturday at age 101. A public viewing is set for Monday, October 6th, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The service will be held Tuesday, October 7th, at noon in the Conference […]
Police say at least four people are dead and eight others wounded after a shooting at a Michigan church. Grand Blanc Police Chief William Reyne said the gunman, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove his vehicle through the front doors of the church and fired multiple rounds once inside. It […]
Russell M. Nelson, the oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 101. Church officials announced his death late Saturday. Church spokesperson Candice Madsen says Nelson died Saturday night at his home in Salt Lake City. The former heart surgeon, spent […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah graduates carry the lowest student debt in the United States, according to a WalletHub study. The report ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia, placing Utah 51st for student-loan indebtedness. WalletHub noted that Utah also has the lowest share of students with […]
(Washington, DC) — A new report says Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer confessed to the murder before his arrest. The Washington Post says Tyler Robinson told friends on the social platform Discord, “Hey guys, I have bad news for you all — it was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for […]
