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ST. GEORGE, Utah — A 41-year-old woman from St. George has been arrested on felony DUI charges after a crash that left a pedestrian injured and forced a major roadway closure on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred on Riverside Drive, an area currently undergoing construction, prompting authorities to shut down the road around 6:30 p.m., according to a statement from the St. George Police Department. The woman, identified as Renee Renet Vianelli, is accused of driving under the influence of marijuana at the time of the crash. A probable cause affidavit released by authorities states that Vianelli was traveling east…

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — The Salt Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in solving the 2022 homicide of Anetupou Niualiku, who was fatally shot in the early morning hours of January 23, 2022. At approximately 9:30 a.m. on that Sunday, officers responded to reports of a possible shooting near 130 South 800 West. Upon arriving at the scene, they found Niualiku, 50, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, Niualiku was later pronounced dead from her injuries. Following the incident, detectives have worked diligently to gather evidence and investigate the case. They have…