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Wisconsin shooter had 2 guns, got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Todd Richmond, Scott Bauer and Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
Police say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school. The 15-year-old girl also was in contact with a man in California who authorities say was planning to attack a government building.
'The oldest and dearest tradition': Utah Filipinos gather for Christmastime Simbang Gabi services
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Filipino expats are in the middle of Simbang Gabi, a nine-day celebration to commemorate Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Police chief says motive for Wisconsin school shooting was a 'combination of factors'
Devi Shastri And Scott Bauer | Updated Dec. 17 - 8:40 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators in Wisconsin are trying to determine a motive in a school shooting that left a teacher and a student dead and two other children in critical condition. The police chief says it appears to be a "combination of factors." He's urging anyone who knew the 15-year-old shooter's feelings to reach out. The shooting occurred Monday at Abundant Life Christian School. The shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Six people were wounded. Barnes said police were talking with the shooter's father and other family members, who were cooperating, and searching the shooter's home.
'A joyful way to celebrate the season': Catholics hosting Las Posadas events across Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Catholics will be hosting Las Posadas events, a Christmastime tradition strongly rooted in Mexico, across the state ahead of Christmas.
'24' actor Dennis Haysbert to narrate Tabernacle Choir Christmas concert
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 11 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
An actor known for his resonant voice will be the narrator at the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square 2024 Christmas concert, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday.
'Fighting Spirit': A former combat chaplain searches for healing
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
One man's search for healing led him to make a film about military chaplains. Chaplains help people process significant losses while also processing it themselves.
Church of Jesus Christ Christmas devotional encourages members to reach out
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are encouraged to share the love of Christ with others this Christmas season.
What to expect from Season 5 of 'The Chosen'
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
It's no secret to fans of "The Chosen" (and readers of the Bible) that the upcoming fifth season will cover Holy Week.
Fields of faith: A Utah monastery's legacy preserved
Taylor Hartman, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 5:28 p.m. | Save Story
In the picturesque little valley just minutes from Ogden and the Wasatch Front, where Utah's rapid growth and development can be seen firsthand, one piece of land has resisted change.
The younger generations' fight for religious freedom
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 6 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Anna Hrypas is an Orthodox Christian living in Ukraine. When she looks around her district, she sees an Orthodox church and a mosque. Not too far away, there's a synagogue.
Gunman may have targeted California religious school in shooting that wounded 2 kindergartners
Associated Press | Updated Dec. 5 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Sheriff's officials say two children have been wounded in a shooting at a tiny religious school in Northern California and the gunman is dead.
The world gets its first glimpse inside Notre Dame Cathedral after 5 years under wraps
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 30 - 9:53 p.m. | Save Story
Five years after a catastrophic fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral is back and better than ever.
First Presidency testifies of Christ in annual Christmas message
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an annual Christmas message on Friday.
Temple Square's Christmas lights are back. Here's what to expect this season
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors will have more room to roam around Temple Square this season as its iconic Christmas lights return this weekend.
Trump nominates Latter-day Saint lawyer as his trade chief
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 27 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated a Latter-day Saint to a key administration position, Trump announced Tuesday evening.
Sen. Mike Lee and the Church of Jesus Christ both file in support of Texas porn law
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 26 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee and 22 of his colleagues are saying the Supreme Court needs to rule a Texas 2023 law requiring pornography websites to verify users' ages as constitutional.
'The Chosen' releases Season 5 trailer
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 25 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
"The Chosen" released the Season 5 trailer, which already has been viewed tens of thousands of times. The teaser trailer focuses on the Last Supper — part of Holy Week, which is the focus of the season.
Giving Machines open in Utah and Salt Lake counties
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 25 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Giving Machines, part of a Christmas campaign of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, opened Monday in Orem and Salt Lake County. Others are open or open soon.
