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SALT LAKE CITY — Latter-day Saints from around the world gathered in Salt Lake City Saturday for the beginning sessions of the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' semiannual General Conference. Church leaders addressed a wide range of topics — everything from missionary work to advice for those in the church who are struggling with questions of faith. President Thomas S. Monson opened the meetings with news of a milestone in Church membership and a dramatic increase in missionaries since the age change announced in the October 2012 General Conference.

President Monson also said Saturday that there are now 80,000 missionaries around the world — up from 58,500 a year ago. The historic growth was triggered by the Church's decision to lower the minimum age for missionaries, which President Monson announced during this same conference a year ago.

　

>>Church Leaders: Will Not Support Gay Marriage

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Leaders with the LDS Church say they will not endorse or condone the practice of same-sex marriage. That was the opinion yesterday of apostle Dallin H. Oaks during the final day of the church's semiannual General Conference in Salt Lake City. According to the "Tribune" Oaks believes the LDS eternal perspective won't permit Mormons to quote, "condone such behaviors." Also speaking at the conference was fellow apostle Russell M. Nelson who said quote, "marriage between a man and a woman is fundamental to the Lord's doctrine and crucial to God's eternal plan."

　

)Hill Air Force Base) Good news for some workers at Hill Air Force Base. Thousands of employees could get their jobs back after the Department of Defense announced they were recalling some of the government shutdown furloughs. Employees under "Air Force Material Command," are getting their jobs back. This will be effective at midnight.
It's unknown how many workers are included in the furlough recall. But with the Pentagon decision this weekend, it's expected more Hill workers will be back on the job soon.

Meanwhile...at Utah's National Parks and Federal Lands, there were scattered reports of visitors walng around and driving around closure pylons to gain sntry. At Zion's National Park about a dozen folks caling themselves "occupy Zion" walked into the park, hke about 2 miles and returned...picking up trash along the way. IN the Moab area, Negro Bill Canyon appeared to be open with hiking and dry camping evident in the area. While BLM Camgrounds along the river were cordoned off with chain and tape, visitors could be seen walking through some of them...same at Arches..where there are reports of visitor gaining access through the reat of the park and exiting on the main road. The Wall Street Joournal reports this morning that Governors and local town officials in some states are raising funds to see if they can pay for opening some parks. No mention is made of Utah in the story.

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>>Tire Hits Windshield Of Minivan On I-15

(West Jordan, UT) -- Three members of a West Jordan family are recovering today following a harrowing run-in with an errant tire on I-15 over the weekend. A tire from a fifth-wheel trailer came loose on the highway and flew over a barrier into oncoming traffic, striking the windshield of the family’s minivan. The driver, and two of the four children inside the van were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment.

>>Ucan Utah Foundation Gets Started

(Sandy, UT) -- A new foundation is getting off the ground with the aim of helping to support struggling families. Ucan Utah held its first fundraiser over the weekend, combining a yard sale and a 5K. The foundation hopes to connect people who want to help with people who need the help. The beneficiary of the first fundraiser is a local mailman battling cancer.

>>Vigil Held For Boy Who Died After Car Wreck

(Millcreek, UT) -- Friends of the couple who lost their three-month-old son in a weekend car accident stop to remember the young boy at last night's candlelight vigil. Several dozen people gathered in Millcreek holding candles in honor of Dayton Cook. Authorities say Cook died Saturday from injuries suffered in Friday night's four-car accident. Cook's parents tell KSL-TV they have donated the boy's organs.

>>Biker Can't Overcome Head Trauma, Dies Week Later

(Provo, UT) -- A motorcycle crash in Provo last week has claimed the life of a rider. Utah Troopers say 51-year-old Duane Nelson was riders with a group of friends when he crashed near Hanksville on September 28th. Nelson was pronounced dead Saturday despite treatment for head trauma. Investigators say the area where the accident happened is known for sunsets that reduce the visibility of motorcycle riders.

>>Frost Spotted Along Parts Of Wasatch Front

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Parts of Utah are witnessing incidents of frost as a result of falling temperatures. The "Tribune" says overnight lows in the Wasatch Front will dip into the forties all week long. Temperatures in areas like Panguitch and Loa will hover around the freezing mark. Expect highs on the Front to reach the mid-70s.

FOOTBALL 2A North

Millard 23, Gunnison 13, Final

North Summit 34, American Leadership 14, Final

South Summit 27, Layton Christian 3, Final

FOOTBALL 2A South

Beaver 47, North Sevier 0, Final

Parowan 24, South Sevier 12, Final

San Juan 28, Enterprise 7, Final

Non Region

Grand 7, Summit Academy 6, Final

Monticello 51, Altamont 6, Final