Mormon

Utah September 3

Social media users raised red flags about mommy blogger 'abuse' long before arrest

Ruby Franke, a well-known mommy blogger, was arrested following months of accusations from social media users that the mom was corrupt and perhaps abusing her kids, videos show.

Faith June 3

Utah district bans Bible in elementary and middle schools 'due to vulgarity or violence'

The Davis School District in Utah has removed the Bible from its elementary and middle school libraries in response to a petition calling it "pornographic."

Faith May 16

LDS church rejects whistleblower's allegations from '60 Minutes' interview

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' came out against allegations made by Whistleblower David Nielsen against the church's investment arm.

Utah March 1

Push to require Mormon clergy to report child sexual abuse in Utah stalls

The push to require Mormon clergy to report child sexual abuse in Utah has stalled. Groups in several states have blocked the effort despite a lot of momentum.

North Dakota February 13

Notorious polygamist Warren Jeffs' nephew jailed for kidnapping

Heber Jeffs, nephew of Utah polygamous cult leader Warren Jeffs, has been arrested on kidnapping charges, according to a North Dakota sheriff.

RELIGION November 15

LDS Church comes out in support of federal law protecting same-sex marriage

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints voiced its support for proposed federal legislation safeguarding same-sex marriages,

Media September 18, 2022

Media largely ignores anti-Mormon chant at Oregon-BYU game

Mainstream media largely ignored anti-Mormon chanting done at a college football game on Saturday after nonstop coverage of a racial hoax at Duke University.

US September 4, 2022

BYU removes pamphlets advertising off-campus LGTBQ resources from new student bags

Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, removed pamphlets offering a list of off-campus resources for LGBTQ students after deeming that the material went against church teachings.

CRIME July 12, 2022

Mexican Juarez cartel ordered to pay over $4B for 2019 deaths of 9 American women, kids as young as infants

A Mexican cartel has been ordered to pay more than $4 billion for its alleged involvement in the the November 2019 deaths of three American women and their six children.

Mexico November 13, 2021

Mormon missionary group robbed in Mexico; leader and wife threatened at knifepoint, church says

Two gunmen entered a church meetinghouse in Mexico on Friday and robbed dozens of Mormon missionaries of their phones, tablets and wallets, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said.