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Church of Jesus Christ announces locations of West Jordan, Lehi temples

Church of Jesus Christ announces locations of West Jordan, Lehi temples

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted April 22 - 2:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Monday released details about where new temples are set to be constructed in Lehi and West Jordan.
'We rejoice in this renewed temple': President Nelson dedicates Manti temple

'We rejoice in this renewed temple': President Nelson dedicates Manti temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 7:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Russell M. Nelson spoke about the purpose of temples as he dedicated the Manti Utah Temple on Sunday.
Utah's Jews harbor mixed feelings on Passover's eve as Mideast fighting continues, antisemitism rises

Utah's Jews harbor mixed feelings on Passover's eve as Mideast fighting continues, antisemitism rises

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted April 21 - 10:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

With Passover to start Monday, Utah's Jewish community is alternately troubled at a spike in antisemitism in the wake of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel and resolute in marking the holiday.
The best role Kirby Heyborne has played yet

The best role Kirby Heyborne has played yet

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted April 21 - 8:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kirby Heyborne stars as himself in the BYUtv series "Making Good."
Demolition work begins at Provo Temple ahead of eventual reconstruction

Demolition work begins at Provo Temple ahead of eventual reconstruction

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 19 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Demolition work has begun on the Provo Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ahead of its eventual reconstruction.
Tensions rise in Australia after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church

Tensions rise in Australia after a bishop and priest are wounded in a knife attack in a church

Mark Baker and Rod Mcguirk, Associated Press  |  Posted April 16 - 6:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A teenager has been accused of wounding a Christian bishop and priest during a church service in a second high-profile knife attack to rock Sydney in recent days, leaving communities on edge, leaders calling for calm and a besieged church urging against retaliation.
Church of Jesus Christ invites everyone to come see the Layton Utah Temple

Church of Jesus Christ invites everyone to come see the Layton Utah Temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 15 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The open house for the Layton Utah Temple begins on Friday, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting everyone to tour the temple until June 1.
Ambassador of Ukraine to US meets with Utah state and church leaders

Ambassador of Ukraine to US meets with Utah state and church leaders

Erin Cox, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 12 - 9:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

For the first time, the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. paid the Beehive State a visit.
New film tells story of 79 Latter-day Saint missionaries who escaped Nazi Germany

New film tells story of 79 Latter-day Saint missionaries who escaped Nazi Germany

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 11 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just days before the start of World War II, Americans, many of them Utahns, escaped from Nazi Germany. They were Latter-day Saint missionaries serving in that country. Now a filmmaker is telling their story.
Photos: New Taylorsville Utah Temple is ready for public tours

Photos: New Taylorsville Utah Temple is ready for public tours

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted April 9 - 4:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Leaders and members of the Church of Jesus Christ say they are excited to share the joy and peace temples bring them through a public open house for a new temple in Taylorsville.
Lehi and West Jordan residents share excitement about new temples announced for their cities

Lehi and West Jordan residents share excitement about new temples announced for their cities

Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 8 - 10:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Residents of West Jordan and Lehi expressed shock and excitement after President Russell M. Nelson announced the new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in their area.
Vatican blasts gender-related surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity

Vatican blasts gender-related surgery, surrogacy and gender theory as violations of human dignity

Nicole Winfield, Associated Press  |  Posted April 8 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Vatican has declared that gender-related surgeries and surrogacy are grave violations of human dignity.
President Nelson announces new temples in West Jordan, Lehi, 13 other areas

President Nelson announces new temples in West Jordan, Lehi, 13 other areas

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Updated April 7 - 4:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

During general conference Sunday, President Russell M. Nelson announced where 15 new temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are to be built around the world.
Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

KSL.com Staff  |  Updated April 7 - 4:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest talk summaries and announcements from the final Sunday afternoon session of the April 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: HOPE: The Tabernacle Choir World Tour

General conference special: HOPE: The Tabernacle Choir World Tour

Angie Denison and Dan Rascon, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 7 - 2:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

This documentary offers an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square as it embarks on a momentous world tour, with Mexico as its inaugural destination. Travel with the choir as it shares a message of hope with the citizens of Mexico City.
General conference special: Temples now dot the land

General conference special: Temples now dot the land

Carole Mikita, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 7 - 1:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah will soon have 28 operating temples. Some are still under construction, restoration or in the Open House period. A few have recently been dedicated. In this program we will focus on the 14 newest temples in Utah by telling the stories of the people connected to them.
General conference special: Heritage of Holiness: The Kirtland Story of Faith

General conference special: Heritage of Holiness: The Kirtland Story of Faith

Mike Headrick, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 7 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

This poignant documentary delves into the rich tapestry of history surrounding the transfer of ownership of the Kirtland Temple from the Community of Christ to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as other significant historical artifacts and buildings, such as the Red Brick Store in Nauvoo.
Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

KSL.com Staff  |  Updated April 7 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The latest talk summaries and announcements from the Sunday morning session of the April 2024 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
General conference special: Faith in the Philippines

General conference special: Faith in the Philippines

Mike Headrick, KSL-TV  |  Posted April 7 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been just over 60 years since missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were sent to the Philippines to do missionary work. For this documentary we share stories that embody the Filipino spirit of resilience and the transformative power of the gospel of Jesus Christ.