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WJZ staff
Open house for Washington, D.C. Temple is the first in nearly 50 years
The Church of Jesus Christ of-Latter-day Saints will hold an open house for the Washington, D.C. Temple for the first time in nearly 50 years.6 months ago
Mark Jones
President Nelson is now the oldest president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
President Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on Thursday, became the oldest church president at 97 years, seven months and six days.6 months ago
Kira Hoffelmeyer
17 new temples announced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Over a dozen new temples have been announced. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build nine abroad, eight in the U.S.6 months ago
Becky Bruce
Latter-day Saints call first Black woman to serve in a general presidency
The first day of the 192nd Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints brought a first for the faith: The calling of a Black woman to serve in a general presidency.6 months ago
Curt Gresseth
Building bridges between Latter-day Saints, Muslims
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released a new 35-page pamphlet designed to enhance understanding between Muslims and Latter-day Saints. The booklet is the fruit of years of work, including collaboration with Muslim imams. Muslims and Latter-day Saints: Beliefs, Values, and Lifestyles Elders David A Bednar and Gerrit […]6 months ago
Debbie Dujanovic and Caitlyn Johnston
Two sisters used genealogy, genetics to find their risk of breast cancer
There's a 13% chance for any woman to develop breast cancer in the course of their lifetime.6 months ago
KSL NewsRadio
Fighting the loneliness pandemic
This year, more than a third of adults said they've been sadder and experienced more loneliness over this last year, and a quarter said they were not able to get the mental healthcare they needed.6 months ago
Aimee Cobabe and Mark Jones
General Conference should give boost to Salt Lake City economy
Church members attending General Conference this weekend should give the Salt Lake City economy a boost.6 months ago
Lindsay Aerts and Devin Oldroyd
Support for LGBTQ rights growing among Latter-day Saints
More Latter-day Saint members are supporting LGBTQ+ rights.6 months ago
Jacob Rueda
First-ever Muslim youth conference held at University of Utah
The Emerald Project, a group dedicated to combating Islamophobia, held a first-ever Muslim youth conference at the University of Utah.6 months ago
Mark Jones
Renovation of St. George Temple passes two-year mark
A two-year renovation project on the St. George Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is nearly complete.6 months ago
Mark Jones
Open house dates announced for Tokyo Japan Temple
The open house dates for the Tokyo Japan Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were announced Wednesday by Church leaders.6 months ago
Samantha Herrera
Church announces temple operations can begin return to normal
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said each temple can begin a gradual return to normal, now that more people are vaccinated.7 months ago
Jacob Rueda
Murray family show support for Ukrainian people in unique way
A Murray family is showing support for the Ukrainian people by printing off hearts with the Ukrainian flag on them.7 months ago
Mark Jackson
Donna Edith Smith Packer, wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer, dead at 94
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Donna Edith Smith Packer, wife of the late President Boyd K. Packer (1924–2015), former president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died at her home Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10:25 p.m. from causes incident to age. She was 94. According […]7 months ago
Samantha Herrera
Groundbreaking dates for Latter-day Saint temples announced
The Church announced the groundbreaking dates three new temples in California, Idaho, and Utah. All dates will be in June.7 months ago
Mark Jones
The Church is lending assistance to those in need in eastern Europe
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is lending assistance in Eastern Europe to those impacted by the tragic events in Ukraine.7 months ago
Mark Jones
State, business leaders announce donation drive to help Ukraine refugees
On Thursday, Gov. Cox announced a state-wide donation drive of cash and supplies to help the Ukraine refugees. The drive will run March 4-14.7 months ago
Simone Seikaly
All historic Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sites open to public
Dozens of historic sites across the country and in Utah were closed to the public at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.7 months ago
Mark Jones
Utah couple describes frantic journey to get out of Ukraine
A Utah couple told KSL NewsRadio of their frantic journey to get out of Ukraine, following the invasion of Russia.7 months ago
Mark Jones
First Presidency issues statement regarding the Russian-Ukraine situation
A statement from the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints regarding the situation in Ukraine was issued Friday.7 months ago
Mark Jones
Church leader meets with government, religious leaders in Nigeria
Elder Todd D. Christofferson, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, is visiting several countries in West Africa.7 months ago
Kate Davis
Church officials update local COVID-19 guidelines
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has updated its COVID-19 guidelines. The First Presidency told members Friday that local presidencies should determine, on a local basis, if masks and other COVID precautions should be used at church-sponsored activities. The church advised local leaders to consider the guidance of health […]8 months ago
