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Hugo Rikard-Bell

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Hugo Rikard-Bell

    Owner of Utah adoption agency closed under scrutiny files for bankruptcy (opens the original)

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    The Utah adoption agency at the center of nearly $600,000 in missing money from prospective parents has filed for bankruptcy. Brighter Adoptions’ owner Sandi Quick listed more than $2.7 million in liabilities according to bankruptcy filings, including claims from former clients. Natalie Jantz and her husband Austin were one of the last families to try to adopt a child through the agency before it closed without explanation in February. “It was one of those things where, like, six months ago, I w

  2. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Hugo Rikard-Bell

    In Utah classrooms, ‘AI is a tool.’ It doesn’t replace students’ work or teachers (opens the original)

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    Kelly Jeppson’s classroom is a flourish of color. On the back wall, there's a giant bookshelf full of classics, young adult fiction and encyclopedias. Next to it is a bulletin board with photos of her students under a banner that reads: “I’m really glad you’re here.” She’s an eighth-grade English teacher at Providence Hall Junior High in Herriman. It’s an early September afternoon, and her students are finishing up a worksheet about a book they read. You might not be able to tell by looking arou

  3. Article · Sep 15, 2026 · Hugo Rikard-Bell

    As Salt Lake City weighs limits on license plate cameras, police make their case (opens the original)

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    Salt Lake Police Chief Brian Redd is in a tricky position. The department has been using automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, for years. But now there’s a contentious public debate taking shape: How should police be using these cameras? On one side, they’re a tool that can help police catch criminals more efficiently. On the other, many people believe they rob citizens of their privacy. According to DeFlock, a website that tracks ALPR locations, there are more than 400 of these small black

  4. Article · Sep 10, 2026 · Hugo Rikard-Bell

    Utah wants the death penalty for Charlie Kirk’s murder. It’s a costly sanction (opens the original)

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    Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be tried for several charges, including aggravated murder. That carries the death penalty in Utah, and the state has made it known that it will pursue the ultimate consequence. But how much would a death penalty case cost the Utah taxpayer? It’s not the easiest question to answer, but Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, made one thing clear. “When a state decides that it's goi

  5. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Hugo Rikard-Bell

    A year later, Charlie Kirk’s death still shapes young Utahns’ relationship to politics (opens the original)

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    When conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, those who witnessed it said time froze. It proved to be a pivotal moment. A year on in Utah, his death has propelled some young people to become more active in politics, while others have stepped away completely. At the height of his influence, Kirk’s political organization Turning Point USA drew tens of thousands of young voters to events. He toured nationally and regularly met with the pres

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