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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…

A Journey Through Bethlehem opens this weekend

◆ Guests can expect an interactive experience with actors, live animals, and a live Nativity. Families seeking increased connection to Jesus Christ this Christmas season may find what they seek through an interactive, open house style experience, presented December 10-13…

Pastors author letter to Lummis after senator backs marriage equality bill

By Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – In an open letter to Sen. Cynthia Lummis, the Wyoming Pastors Network asked her to “reverse course” on her vote for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify…

Montpelier Idaho Temple site identified, less than 7 weeks after temple’s announcement

  By Scott Taylor The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has identified the location of the Montpelier Idaho Temple, less than seven weeks after the new temple for southeastern Idaho was announced by President Russell M. Nelson. The…