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The last age adjustment occurred in 2012, significantly increasing applications. Some experts say this move promotes equality in missionary opportunities. Women would still serve for 18 months, compared to two years for men -
The great horned owl was partially covered in concrete. Sanctuary workers removed the concrete after several grooming sessions. Its feathers are frayed, but the bird is expected to be released in late spring or early summer of next year. -
District Attorney Sim Gill issued a statement saying there is “insufficient admissible evidence," and his office has declined to file charges against Ballard in connection with the allegations of sexual assault. -
Utah and the 6 states that share the river missed a federal Nov. 11 deadline to make progress on a new water agreement. Gov. Katie Hobbs said she has a hard time believing the Upper Basin states can't reduce water use. -
A pending deal to end the government shutdown is too late for about 30 buffalo on the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana. -
Along with stop, drop and roll, some states are teaching students to 'Stop and don't touch that gun.' Arkansas, Tennessee and Utah passed laws requiring schools to teach children as young as 5 the basics of gun safety and how to properly store guns at home. -
Caussé brings an intimate knowledge of the church’s vast finances to the Quorom of the Twelve. He fills a vacancy left by the death of President Russell Nelson and the October appointment of President Dallin Oaks. -
Salt Lake City International Airport is one of 40 hubs targeted by the Federal Aviation Administration for flight reductions due to the government shutdown and mounting pressure on air traffic controllers. -
Utah Valley University will hire eight additional police campus officers and two new safety managers to coordinate security for future events on campus. The school received harsh criticism for its lack of key safety measures on the day of the shooting. -
The 101-year-old Japanese Church of Christ is one of two remaining buildings in Salt Lake City's Japantown district. The discovery of a cast iron box in the church's cornerstone is revealing the story of early Japanese immigrants. -
The Biden administration issued an order in 2023 banning new oil and gas development within 10 miles of the historic site for 20 years. Tribal leaders who had celebrated the move are now concerned about the potential for protections to be rolled back. -
While some see hope in Erika Kirk's actions, or those of the Latter-day Saint congregation who forgave the Michigan shooter, others remain skeptical. Religious leaders emphasize forgiveness as a process, not a one-time event.
