Hugo Rikard-Bell, Author at KSLNewsRadio

Parents call for help to find missing children linked to FLDS

For years Utah has been plagued with rumors of missing children linked to the religious extremist Warren Jeffs of the FLDS.

1 year ago

Xylazine is in Utah, and is a significant threat says the DEA

Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer linked to overdoses in the United States. It's cheap and deadly threat according to the DEA.

1 year ago

Former Unified police chief discusses how police respond to copycat situations

Copycat situations are common following a school shooting such as the one that occurred in Tennessee earlier this week.

1 year ago

Spanish Fork fire destroys twin home, human remains found

The Spanish Fork House fire has emergency personnel digging through debris to try to find the homeowner. Possible remains found.

1 year ago

USU grad files lawsuit against university for racist caricature

USU released a statement about the lawsuit and said the school followed its non-discrimination policy when the student initially made the complaint.

1 year ago

Snow causing roofs to collapse across the state, expert offers helpful tips

Many Utahns are seeing sections of their roofs collapse as a result of snow accumilation. Josh Carrion, owner of Liberty Roofing, offers tips.

1 year ago

Salt Lake County fills sandbags in preparation for potential flooding

Volunteers were hard at work Friday morning at the Flood Control Sandbag Shed in Midvale filling sandbags to help people gear up for potential flooding.

1 year ago

Sen. Lee’s State Director to run for Chair of Utah Republican Party

There is a new name in the race for Chair of the Utah Republican Party and its Sen. Mike Lee's State Director Robert Axson.

1 year ago

Curtis co-sponsors bill to regulate climbing on federal land

The act aims to make climbing an activity that can coexist with the natural world without harming it.

1 year ago

Economic committee hears from public on changing the Utah State Flag

Those against a new Utah state flag spoke of maintaining history, while supporters said it was time to give a fresh look to the state.

1 year ago

Bird flu under control in Utah, but still a risk

Bird flu in Utah is still affecting wild avian populations. The Division of Wildlife Resources is trying to avoid spreading the illness to domestic birds.

1 year ago

Be prepared before you relish the powder from recent snowstorms.

If you're hitting the powder this weekend, make sure you're properly prepared to make the most of this extra snow.

1 year ago

How a Utah shelter helped Venezuelan men settle in the US, and what it says about our immigration policy

A journey to America for 20 Venezuelan men, immigration status unknown, led them to Utah and the Salt Lake Rescue Mission.

1 year ago

Utah’s Black Business’ showcased throughout All Star Week, into the weekend

Utah's Black Business' will be showcased throughout the All Star weekend, creating opportunity to change the narrative of Utah's diversity.

1 year ago

Utah House committee advances bill banning abortion clinics

Debate over abortion clinicslasted for over an hour on Wednesday, where lawmakers heard a range of comments from the Utah public.

1 year ago

Hogle Zoo lion makes his prediction for 2023 Super Bowl

Vulcan, a lion at Utah's Hogle Zoo, has correctly predicted the past two Super Bowl champs. Will he get it right again this year?

1 year ago

DWR implements emergency state-wide restrictions on shed antler hunting

The Department of Wildlife Resources has implemented emergency state-wide restrictions for shed antler hunting to help protect Big Game in Utah.

1 year ago

New bill seeks clarity about gun usage and controlled substances

A bill sponsored by Rep. Jason Kyle, R-Salt Lake City, argues that current codes are too broad.

1 year ago

Utah snowpack at a 10-year-high

The current snowpack in Utah is doing great and is at 167% of the median for the state.

1 year ago

Dozens rally at Utah’s capitol for transgender health care Wednesday

Crowds of people rallied at the capitol building to protest the legislature's ban on transgender related health care for minors.

1 year ago

Domestic violence bill moves to full Utah Senate for vote

S.B. 117 streamlines domestic violence reports, placing them all into one database. Then, Police can access this information before heading to a scene of reported domestic violence.

1 year ago

Parents voice concern at protest against school choice bill

Some parents at the protest said they're concerned about the amount of money the voucher program would drain from public education.

1 year ago

One thing is certain – any upgrade for West High School will be costly

Each option for West High discussed at a community meeting this week is around $300 to $415 million and could take eight years to complete.

1 year ago

After an unexpected arrival, over 20 Venezuelan refugees found help in Salt Lake City

Up to 30 Venezuelan refugees showed up in a bus to the Rescue Mission of Salt Lake three months ago, unexpectedly. But the shelter was still able to help.