(Logan, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Institute of Religion near Utah State University in Logan. The facility replaces the previous institute demolished in 2023. A two-day public open house begins today, followed by a “by-invitation” dedication at 6 p.m. on Sunday. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Former state senator Derek Kitchen is running to represent Utah’s newly drawn First Congressional District. He announced his candidacy yesterday. Kitchen gained national attention in 2014 when he and his partner sued the state for marriage equality in Kitchen v. Herbert, which legalized same-sex marriage […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints has lowered the age that young women may begin missionary service. In an announcement today the First Presidency stated, “young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its […]
(Baku, Azerbaijan) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inaugurates its first meetinghouse in Azerbaijan. The church was registered in the country in July 2024. Local members met immediately following registration to discuss opening a permanent meetinghouse. The new facility marks a key step in the church’s growing […]
(Brain Head, UT) — Mountains in Southern Utah will continue to see snow storms for much of the week. At Brian Head, snow will fall on and off through Friday which happens to be the same day when that ski resort plans to open. A foot of snow could fall […]
(Brigham City, UT) — There’s a new push to build a nuclear power plant. Utah leaders say Brigham City will eventually be home to what they call “the state’s first, full-scale nuclear ecosystem.” Yesterday, Governor Spencer Cox and others said a small collection of modular reactors will be built over […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge is facing threats after rejecting the Utah congressional map that was drawn by lawmakers in favor of a map that was drawn by voter organizations. The court did not specify what kind of threats were made, but indicated there have been threats of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A pair of measles cases have been confirmed in central Utah. Health officials say the cases appeared in unvaccinated individuals who came into contact with people who had measles. The Central Utah Health Department says the infected patients only came into contact with a small […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The LDS Church has named W. Christopher Waddell as its 16th Presiding Bishop. The 66-year-old replaces Elder Gerald Causse, who joined the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Waddell brings more than a decade of experience in the Bishopric and General Authority Seventy and will serve […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Salt Lake City International should have fewer problems today because the FAA ended a flight reduction emergency order. The U-S Transportation Secretary says the order ended today at 4 a.m. Mountain Time. That means the government is no longer requiring some flights to be cancelled. […]
