Farm turns to old-school conservation, new crop to weather drought concerns
As extreme heat and drought conditions impacts nearly all of Utah, a seventh-generation family farm in Spanish Fork is relying on long-practiced…
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New season of ‘The Bachelorette’ starring Taylor Frankie Paul has been canceled
ABC says it has scrapped the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” after a video of newest star Taylor Frankie Paul throwing objects and yelling…
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Arrests made after site of proposed ICE detention facility vandalized in Salt Lake City
Three people have been arrested, including two listed as juveniles, after the site of the proposed ICE detention center in Salt Lake City was…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens Sunday School Presidencies to women
Big news for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in Idaho. In a landmark policy shift, the faith has opened Sunday…
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Utah jury finds Kouri Richins guilty of murdering her husband
Closing arguments began Monday in the high-profile murder trial of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric…
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‘The Homerun Project’ seeks to help with housing crisis by renovating a home for giveaway
At a time when owning a home seems out of reach for many, a group of friends is trying to make the American dream possible.
Sky Evans, along with…
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Utah mother receives honor for fallen son while raising alarm on veteran suicide crisis
A Utah mother is raising awareness about the heightened suicide risk among military veterans after losing her own son, Private First Class Bowden…
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ICE purchases $145M Salt Lake City warehouse, sparking local outcry
The Department of Homeland Security has officially purchased a massive warehouse on the west side of Salt Lake City, confirming months of speculation…
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Utah man charged with manslaughter in death while practicing drawing handguns from holsters
A Roy man has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of another person while the two were practicing drawing handguns from…
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A rocky marriage, secret affair and millions in debt: What we’ve learned so far in Kouri Richins’ murder trial
Over the last two weeks, jurors in Kouri Richins’ murder trial have heard wide-ranging testimony about troubles in her marriage, her secret affair…
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A dead woman’s key fob and two grisly crime scenes: How the Utah triple-murder suspect was tracked across state lines
As investigators raced to find the person responsible for three killings in rural Wayne County, Utah, they used automated license plate readers and a…
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Triple homicide suspect arrested in Colorado after women found dead on Utah hiking trail and in home
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the death investigations of three women whose bodies were found Wednesday in Wayne County,…
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Lawmakers mull bill to address child abuse in response to West Haven boy’s 2024 death
The 2024 death of Gavin Peterson, due to abuse at the hands of his father, stepmother and brother, has spurred legislation to augment the ability of…
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‘The grief in our home is constant’: Family of teen killed by DUI driver pleads against parole
A Saratoga Springs man with a history of DUI arrests, who was convicted of hitting and killing a 13-year-old boy on a bicycle in 2022 and then…
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Judge declines to dismiss prosecutors from the case against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson
A Utah County prosecutor’s office will be allowed to continue building its death penalty case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler…
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Kouri Richins’ sister-in-law testifies she was ‘dumbfounded’ by Utah mom’s behavior after husband’s death
By Nicki Brown, CNN (CNN) — Kouri Richins’ in-laws gave emotional testimony Monday in her murder trial, describing her behavior in the…
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21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties killed alongside boyfriend in N.C. shooting
A 21-year-old Ukrainian refugee with Utah ties was killed alongside her boyfriend on Valentine’s Day, and the family is seeking to bring her body…
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Tyler Peterson sentenced for role in 12-year-old brother’s death
The brother of 12-year-old West Haven boy, Gavin Peterson, who died of child abuse in 2024, now knows how long he will spend in prison.
Tyler…
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Utah playwright’s show about living with cerebral palsy accepted into New York theater festival
A man with cerebral palsy who dreamt of being the lead in a play decided to take matters into his own hands by writing that play himself.
Andrew…
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Couple shares secrets to 65 years of marriage ahead of Valentine’s Day
A couple celebrating 65 years of marriage may have the answer to the timeless question: What’s the secret to a successful marriage?
Gordan and Joann…
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Teen hopes to take clog dancing skills to overseas competition
Dance can be a form of expression. For one Syracuse teen, Hannah Moore, she wants to take her passion for dance overseas.
Many people are familiar…
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LDS Church names Elder Clark G. Gilbert to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today the calling and ordination of Elder Clark G. Gilbert to the Quorum of the Twelve…
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Star BYU receiver charged with rape in Utah
A standout wide receiver at Brigham Young University is being charged with rape for an alleged incident that occurred last year.
The Washington…
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Olympic legends inspire Salt Lake City students ahead of 2034 Games
Olympic champions are sharing their stories with Utah elementary students, hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes who will come of age…
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Wasatch County Republican Chair arrested for allegedly waterboarding teen daughter
A 54-year-old Heber City man is facing aggravated child abuse charges after his 16-year-old daughter told police that he waterboarded her.
According…
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Neighbors rally to protect peacocks and turkeys on Salt Lake City’s west side
There are wild turkeys and peacocks now living in a couple of Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
Sadly, one of the turkeys was recently hit by a car and…
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Olympian reflects on competing in Cortina 70 years ago as games return to Italy
As the Olympic Games unfold in Milan and Cortina, Italy, the slopes of Cortina are once again hosting Olympic alpine skiing. But this isn’t the first…
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Gas Feuds: Utah-Idaho conflict simmering over proposed gasoline export tax
“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in…
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Police arrest woman accused of selling fake Pokémon cards
If you wanna be the very best, like no one ever was, you know you have to collect all the Pokémon you can. But for some people in northern Utah,…
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Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis
For most people, food is fuel. But for ShayLee Hunter, survival comes another way.
“At 6 months old, I had my first surgery and had a third of my…
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A prosecutor’s 18-year-old child was there when Charlie Kirk was shot. Is that a conflict of interest?
The 22-year-old man charged with the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is due back court this week in Utah in his bid to get the…
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Idaho Speaker calls Utah’s proposed refinery tax ‘bull manure’, costing Idaho drivers more at the pump
Utah’s legislators are about to do something that has caught the attention of Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle (R), and he’s none too happy about…
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Gabby Petito wrongful death suit against Moab police heads to Utah Supreme Court
The city of Moab said it feels “profound sympathy” for Gabby Petito’s family but its officers are not responsible for her death “some 400 miles away,…
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Measles cases rise in Canyon County; health officials warn eastern Idaho of risk
Health officials are reporting five probable measles cases in Canyon County, all within a single unvaccinated household, as they work to prevent the…
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Tooele couple recounts hearing loud explosion, escaping flames
A fire destroyed a Tooele couple’s home and took the life of one of their pets Friday night.
It happened about 6 p.m.
“We were actually just…
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Teen son of slain Saratoga Springs woman had gunshot residue on his clothing, police say
Clothing worn by the 15-year-old son of a Saratoga Springs mother who was shot and killed in her home had gun residue on it.
That’s according to a…
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Utah man arrested after allegedly using a hidden camera to film family
A Davis County man is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and voyeurism after he was allegedly caught using a hidden camera to film…
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Utah’s first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave
A groundbreaking $51 million water reclamation facility is about to transform how southern Utah handles wastewater. The Confluence Park Water…
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4.7 magnitude earthquake rattles Utah-Wyoming border Thursday morning
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Utah-Wyoming border overnight, just as the Beehive State was waking up.
According to the United States…
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Where are they now? Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart and key figures in her kidnapping case
“I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in…
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Charlie Kirk’s widow calls for an end to “undue delay” in murder case
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, has filed a formal motion pushing for a speedy trial for Tyler Robinson, the…
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‘Costco Club’ gives Utah men a safe place to open up, find emotional support
Nearly every month, a group of Utah men come together in an unexpected place to talk about mental health while building connections and finding…
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Draper woman with MS finds freedom on the slopes thanks to local nonprofit
A Draper woman living with multiple sclerosis has reached new heights thanks to a local group.
“It is a great feeling. I mean, it just wipes out…
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Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche
Family members on Thursday were remembering a Utah man killed in an avalanche in Wyoming as an adventurer who loved life and others around…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears in court as defense pushes to disqualify prosecutors from the case
By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
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Utah man arrested following alleged bomb threats made in emergency room
An Ogden man faces a dozen charges after police allege he walked into a hospital emergency room and claimed to have a bomb.
Dustin Eugene Child, 50,…
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One arrested in connection to deadly Salt Lake City church shooting
Salt Lake City police have arrested one man in connection with last week’s shooting outside a Salt Lake City church in which two people were killed…
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Utah Measles surge prompts urgent warnings for Idaho residents
Utah is currently seeing one of the nation’s worst outbreaks of measles.
Idaho public health officials weigh in on Idaho’s response, and what the…
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Food Recall: Thousands of tater tot cases pulled from Idaho and Utah Freezers
Nearly 39,000 cases of frozen potato products are being pulled from shelves in Idaho, Utah, and 24 other states after reports of “clear hard plastic…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new leadership for Quorum of the Twelve
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has been called to serve as the Acting President…
Continue Reading Ogden man accused of stockpiling homemade bombs and antisemitic threats had troubling history with neighbor
New details are shedding light on the criminal background of a 21-year-old Ogden man accused of building multiple homemade bombs and posting…
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Salt Lake City Police identify two victims killed in shooting outside LDS meetinghouse
The Salt Lake City Police Department will be holding a press conference on Thursday morning with an update on the fatal shooting that took place…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues statement following fatal Utah shooting
A spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following statement in response to the fatal shooting at a Salt…
Continue Reading Two dead, 8 injured after shooting at Utah LDS Church
Police are responding to a shooting near 660 N Redwood Road in Salt Lakce City and have closed Redwood Road to traffic. They have confirmed multiple…
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Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico
A Utah County family is facing shock and heartbreak after learning their 21‑year‑old son died suddenly while serving as a missionary.
The Church…
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Utah man hospitalized after being run over, dragged by truck following robbery Friday
A Utah County man is in the hospital after being run over and dragged down the street by a truck on Friday as he attempted to confront two alleged…
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‘An irresistible force for righteousness’: President Jeffrey R. Holland’s funeral
“His unique gifts for friendship, intellect, language, and mirth disarmed and drew in virtually anyone who came within his orbit,” said his son Elder…
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Funeral services for Jeffrey R. Holland set for Wednesday, December 31
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday…
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How a backroad discovery led to the arrest of Melodee Buzzard’s mother in the child’s ‘calculated’ killing
As the December sun set over central Utah’s sandstone peaks, a couple ventured down a nondescript dirt road to snap photos against the backdrop of…
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LDS Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized
President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is currently hospitalized for treatment related to ongoing health complications,…
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Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested in connection with 9-year-old’s killing after her body is found
The multi-state hunt for Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, came to a close when her remains were discovered in a rural area of…
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In CNN interview, Govs. Spencer Cox of Utah and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania condemn political violence
By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Republican Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned the rise of political…
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A Utah man’s death-defying pivot to the circus arts
Bryan Flanders thought he was going to die. He ended up teaching circus arts instead.
His story begins with a small bump on his shoulder that grew…
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‘Peacekeeper’ charged with manslaughter in fatal No Kings protest shooting
Nearly six months after a fatal shooting on the streets of Salt Lake City during this summer’s No Kings protest march, criminal charges have been…
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Student searches for Good Samaritan who performed a good deed, restoring his faith in humanity
A Southern Utah University student has launched an online search to find the mystery person who restored his faith in humanity after going far out of…
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Titanic artifacts come to Local News 8
Mark Lach, Titanic explorer and the exhibition’s Creative Producer, visited live in studio to show us two of the Titanic’s…
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‘A Thanksgiving never to be forgotten’ parents recount baby born on interstate
Luna Grace is her name, born on I-15 in Murray, and her parents, Vannessa and Dax Lowe, share the Thanksgiving story to top all others.
Both mom and…
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Utah father who went missing with 3 children on hike charged with child torture, abuse
A Utah father who went missing overnight last month with his three children in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with multiple counts of child…
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LDS Church lowers missionary age for young women to 18
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a major change to its full-time missionary service. Effective immediately, young women…
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250 Trucks, 50 States: LDS Church to donate an estimated 10 million lbs of food aid for America250
In preparation for the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is kicking off its partnership with…
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Male dancer turns heads with rare talent in latest Ballet West performance
Sounds of pointe shoes can always be heard inside the studios of Ballet West, but you would never guess the person wearing those shoes is 23-year-old…
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LDS Church names Elder Gérald Caussé to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The faith officially announced today that Elder Gérald Caussé, a 62-year-old native of Bordeaux, France, will be the newest apostle. He was called…
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Time capsule from Japanese Church of Christ revealed to public Saturday
Leaders from the Japanese Church of Christ unveiled artifacts found in a 101-year-old time capsule on Saturday, showcasing the story of early…
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“Presumption of Innocence”: Judge rules accused Charlie Kirk killer can wear civilian clothes in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance last Friday. The closed hearing…
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Nearly 2,000-pound pumpkin crushes car in spectacular finale to 35-year journey
What do you do if you have an old, broken-down car and a pumpkin that weighs more than it? The answer is simple: you get a crane and see what happens…
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Tagg-N-Go Car Wash Brings Back SCAREWASH: Haunted Wash with a Purpose
Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — Tagg-N-Go is once again turning up the thrills for a goodcause. SCAREWASH, the company’s annual haunted car wash,…
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Utah man arrested, accused of threatening to shoot people wearing red at BYU-Utah game
An Emery County man was arrested Wednesday after police say he made threats to shoot people at the upcoming BYU-Utah football game.
Christopher Tai…
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Therapy dogs offer solace after deadly Michigan church attack
A team from central Indiana has returned home after helping a Michigan community heal from a tragic church attack.
The team included two comfort…
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Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in
Search and rescue crews traveled through a snowstorm in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday to find a lost hypothermic hiker, and get them back home…
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A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church
Today at 1 PM, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to host a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First…
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter helps open Utah’s first Black-owned bank
It is legendary: the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. helping break ground on not only Utah’s first Black-owned bank, but the first Black-owned…
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Thousands of BYU-Idaho students gather to honor late LDS Church President Russell M. Nelson
A touching scene unfolded at BYU-Idaho’s campus today, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as thousands of students and faculty gathered to watch the funeral…
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Woman hopes sharing her story will help others after ex-husband charged with attempted murder, arson
A man is facing numerous charges, including attempted murder, after allegedly trying to burn down his ex-wife’s home in Sevier…
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Thousands attend viewing for President Russell M. Nelson
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) – Thousands of mourners are bidding farewell to President Russell M. Nelson. Crowds lined up at the Conference Center to…
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Viral fundraiser by LDS community aims to help Michigan Church Shooter’s wife and sick son
Days after Sanford drove his truck into the Grand Blanc Township LDS chapel, opened fire, and set the building ablaze—an event federal…
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14-year-old hailed as hero for actions during Michigan church attack
A teenage boy is being hailed as a hero after protecting his two younger brothers from gunfire during the Grand Blanc Township shooting that killed…
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LDS Church announces tribute broadcast and funeral services for President Nelson
The Leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a special global broadcast and public funeral services to honor…
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‘Our hearts are heavy’: LDS church leader offers comfort after prophet’s death and targeted attack
In a time of profound grief for members of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Dallin H. Oaks, President of the Quorum of…
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Confessions, DNA and his grandfather’s rifle: This is the evidence so far against the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — More than two weeks after Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and close ally of President Donald Trump, was…
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Global faith leader and medical trailblazer Russell M. Nelson dies at age 101
Communities worldwide are mourning the passing of Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a…
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Agritourism helping Utah farms stay afloat during tough times
Many families will venture out to find a pumpkin patch this fall, but what you may not realize is that the fun weekend activity may actually be going…
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Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA
By Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Erika Kirk has been named CEO of Turning Point USA, taking over the organization that her husband, Charlie…
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Utah Valley University students return to class one week after Charlie Kirk was killed on campus
Students are returning to class Wednesday at Utah Valley University just days after prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed…
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See the text messages that prosecutors say Charlie Kirk shooting suspect exchanged with his roommate
By Matt Stiles and Gillian Roberts, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, allegedly texted his roommate the day of the…
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with murder as prosecutors announce they will seek death penalty
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has been formally charged with aggravated murder, two counts of…
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From science fiction to reality: 3D tech helps save Utah teacher’s kidney
A Utah teacher is preparing to return to the classroom after doctors at Intermountain Health used cutting-edge 3D modeling and robotic technology to…
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The investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing continues. Here’s what we know
By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN (CNN) — Charlie Kirk’s assassination continues to reverberate across the United States as investigators work…
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Two arrested after incendiary device found under local Fox TV news van in Utah
By Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Two suspects are in custody after an incendiary device was found under a vehicle belonging to KSTU, a local TV…
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“With a little commitment, we can do hard things”: Idaho Falls man finishes 100 marathons
For most people, completing a single marathon is a life-changing accomplishment. For Kalvin Pike of Idaho Falls, it was just the beginning.
On…
What we know about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson
By Casey Tolan, Scott Glover, Curt Devine, Jeff Winter, Isabelle Chapman, Allison Gordon, John Miller, CNN Washington, Utah (CNN) — Growing up…
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