Oquirrh News Archives

President Thomas S. Monson observed his 82nd birthday on Friday, Aug. 21, which was the first day for dedicating the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple.

When her son was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Lourdes Flores felt relieved.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted the cornerstone ceremony as a part of its dedication for the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple in South Jordan on Friday morning.

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hosted the cornerstone ceremony as a part of its dedication for the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple in South Jordan on Friday morning.

It was just another Sunday at the Hukill house. Mom was styling little Annie's hair in between mascara applications, 14-year-old Whitney was frantically searching for her brown high heels, and Josh, 12, and Doug, 16, were curled up in the living room sneaking in some extra zzz's before shower time.

For the past year, Amy Bailey helped collect information and artifacts regarding the new Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple.

The view of the Jordan River Temple from Blair and Lynda Packer's home. On the wall are photos of their six children.

"A Caring Savior" by Steven Barker. The 8th International Art Competition, "Remembering the great things Of God," is on display at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Conference Center's Atrium Foyer.

The Associated Press SOUTH JORDAN -- Workers have replaced the iconic gold statue of a trumpet-blowing angel that was scorched by lightning atop a new Mormon temple in South Jordan last month.

For several hours Tuesday, the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple boasted two massive, gold-plated Angel Moroni statues - one atop the temple spire more than 180 feet above the ground, and the other flat on its back atop a trailer in a parking lot.

For several hours Tuesday, the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple boasted two massive, gold-plated Angel Moroni statues - one atop the temple spire more than 180 feet above the ground, and the other flat on its back atop a trailer in a parking lot.

August 11, 1999 F2 Tornado - Downtown Salt Lake City Tuesday, August 11th marks the 10th year anniversary for the F2 tornado that spun through the middle of downtown Salt Lake City.