Porter Rockwell

Last updated: Friday, June 1 2012 3:13 p.m. MDT

Book review: 'Steamship to Zion' shows unbreakable spirit of one pioneer family

"Steamship to Zion" chronicles the adventures of the Chandler family as it makes a pilgrimage to Salt Lake City in the early 1850s. It is an endearing story about the hardships that some pioneers faced and the strength of the human spirit.

Published: 5 hours ago

Mormon California teens take a pioneer trek for spring break

Instead going to the beach, Disneyland or hanging out at the mall, teenagers from the Riverside California Stake pushed and pulled handcarts during they Pioneer Trek Youth Conference.

Published: April 29, 2012

The Nelson family focuses on doing their best — not besting others

LOGAN — Only one thing was more talked about than BYU quarterback Riley Nelson's 96-yard touchdown drive that capped the Cougars dramatic, come-from-behind win against Utah State two weeks ago — his long, wavy hair.

Published: Oct. 11, 2011

Book review: Interesting tale of Gov. Boggs' 'Assassination'

Using historical information and some drama, Rod Miller takes a look at the circumstances relating to the attempted assassination of Governor Lilburn W. Boggs of Missouri.

Published: Sept. 13, 2011

Valentine's Day and the history of the Salt Lake Temple

President Brigham Young, who was a carpenter, glazier and painter, said to cancel everything on Valentine's Day in 1853. He said he was going to go work on the Salt Lake Temple, and if people wanted to talk to him, they could bring a pick or a shovel.

Published: Feb. 14, 2011

Utah Jazz 20 years ago this week: Karl Malone has magical week

Malone has a magical week on, off court

Published: Dec. 18, 2010

'Rockwell' pistol, first edition of the Book of Mormon stolen from Hurricane shop

HURRICANE — Police are asking for the public to help identify alleged thieves who made off with a fur coat, antique pistol, several items of jewelry and other valuable antiques.

Published: Dec. 8, 2010

Video: Stories from the Life of Porter Rockwell

Porter Rockwell is an enigma to many, even in some ways to John W. Rockwell and Jerry Borrowman, authors of "Stories from the Life of Porter Rockwell," published by Covenant Communications.

Published: Aug. 26, 2010