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Featured Image | BYU Photo Earlier this spring, Brigham Young University faced criticism for their policies revolving around rape and sexual assault victims and the Honor Code office. In response to the criticism, BYU President Kevin J. Worthen announced the school’s intention to solve the issue. This week, BYU completed their study and the Advisory Council on Campus Response to Sexual Assault …

“We wish we had better news,” The Piano Guys wrote early Thursday morning as the group’s search for Annie Schmidt, missing hiker of member Jon Schmidt, ended. “We were not able to find Annie. The search is being discontinued at this time in consideration of the health and well-being of everyone involved.” However, the group wrote, “all is not lost.” …

As the search for Annie Schmidt draws to a close today and she remains unfound, those who knew Annie best are reflecting on her talent and spirit. This video was posted on the Find Annie Schmidt Facebook page earlier today. It shows Annie singing the hymn “Nearer My God to Thee” while on her mission to Macon, Georgia.   Jon …

Deseret Industries, a non-profit chain of thrift stores featuring vocational training and donation processing, will open a new retail store later this month in Springville, Utah at 655 South 1750 West. A three-day grand opening celebration is planned for October 27-29, including live music and giveaways. “We receive donations covering every possible household need,” said marketing manager Brooke Yates. “With …

The morning after Oregon police officially suspended the search for Annie Schmidt, the missing daughter of LDS musician Jon Schmidt, the family released their own plans to continue the search. Posted on The Piano Guy’s Facebook page, the plans include a call for able volunteers, especially if you have experience in mountain climbing and hiking. Annie’s brother, Spencer, also posted …

Featured Image | KOIN 6 UPDATE: Schmidt Family to Continue Search + How You Can Help Heartbreaking news comes from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday night. The search for Annie Schmidt, daughter of LDS musican Jon Schmidt, has been suspended after three days of intense searching. In a press release reported by Fox 13 News, the office stated over …

Here at LDSDaily.com, we know that members of the church sure love temples. However, I would only hear about the status of a temple when it was announced, during the groundbreaking ceremony, the open house, the placement of the Angel Moroni, and the dedication. However, there is so much more going on with these sacred buildings that we just never …

The search continues for Annie Schmidt, the 21-year-old daughter of Jon Schmidt, a popular LDS musician from the group The Piano Guys. In an updated statement to Fox 13 News in Salt Lake City, the Schmidts release the full details of what they believe happened and what the next steps are. Anna, who is called Annie by her family, is …

Both Jon Schmidt of Piano Guys fame and the Portland police are asking for help in locating Schmidt’s daughter 21-year-old daughter Annie. She was last seen Sunday; her car was found Thursday near the Columbia River Gorge. Anna is a hiker and authorities believe she was on a trip due to her recently purchased tent and backpack. However, neither her …

Featured Image | Jessica Whittle Hey there. Have you heard about a very important date coming up lately? November 8, to be exact. It is a very important day in America. It is the day citizens will vote for their choice of President of the United States. Regardless of the vitriolic circus surrounding our current choices, a choice needs to …