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Elder Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized

• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released the following statement today about the health of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland. “Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is currently hospitalized for observation and treatment…

Group asks to intervene in LDS lawsuit

By Morgan Phillips Cody Enterprise Via- Wyoming News Exchange CODY — The Preserve Our Cody Neighborhoods Group, which opposes constructing a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple off Skyline Drive, has asked to “intervene” in the church’s lawsuit…

Church sues city over planning process

By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is taking the City of Cody to court over the way the city’s planning and zoning board has handled the church’s…

Video, Audio and Images of the groundbreaking of the Montpelier, Idaho LDS Temple

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Montpelier, Idaho temple on Saturday, June 17. Elder Ryan K. Olsen, General Authority Seventy, presided over the ceremony. SVI Media’s Dan Dockstader spoke with Sister Barbara…

Artist’s rendering of Montpelier Idaho Temple released

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released an artist’s exterior rendering of the Montpelier Idaho Temple, with its June 17 groundbreaking less than two months away. The rendering was first published Monday, April…

Bradshaw returning to Cowgirls

After leaving with one year of eligibility remaining to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, former Lyman High School superstar and Wyoming Cowgirls leading scorer McKinley Bradshaw is headed back to Laramie. The announcement…

C. Shane Reese named Brigham Young University’s 14th president

The following is a release from the BYU Communications Department –  The Board of Trustees of Brigham Young University has appointed C. Shane Reese as the university’s 14thpresident. Reese will succeed Kevin J Worthen, who has served as president since…

Open house dates announced for Moses Lake Washington Temple, location of Cody Wyoming Temple released

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the open house and dedication dates for the Moses Lake Washington Temple. In addition, the location of the Cody Wyoming Temple has been released. Moses Lake Washington…

A Slam Dunk of a Service Project: The NBA and the Church of Jesus Christ Feed the Hungry

• Players and other volunteers assemble thousands of food and hygiene kits for friends in need throughout Utah More than 500 volunteers, including current players, legends, partners and guests from the National Basketball Association (NBA), gathered at several locations in…

President Oaks Explains the Church’s Position on the Respect for Marriage Act

• The act’s “necessary protections for religious freedom” are “a big step forward,” the Apostle says The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints took the position it did on the United States Respect for Marriage Act (signed into law…