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SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — A sudden and frightening blaze tore through a home in South Jordan, leaving significant damage and prompting an ongoing investigation into its cause. Firefighters quickly responded to the scene, but the destruction was extensive, particularly to the roof, which was completely burned and caved in. According to Ryan Lester, a spokesperson for the South Jordan Fire Department, crews arrived promptly and managed to contain the fire from the exterior. “Our firefighters arrived quickly, got a quick knockdown from the exterior, made sure that the fire was isolated to the attic space, and worked to salvage as…

Ogden, UTAH — A bill aimed at improving child welfare warrants failed to pass during this year’s legislative session, leaving one local child welfare advocate frustrated and disappointed. The bill, HB 83, sought to address delays in obtaining warrants for child welfare investigations, which advocates argue could have helped prevent tragedies like the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson. Peterson, who died after allegedly suffering severe neglect from his father and stepmother, became a focal point in the push for stronger child protection laws. Sabrina Tracy, a longtime child welfare advocate with personal experience in the system, has been vocal about…