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ST. GEORGE, Utah — With spring events in full swing, St. George police have reported a concerning rise in DUI-related arrests, raising alarms as the “100 Deadliest Days” of summer approach. Over the past week, a dozen DUI-related bookings were made across Washington County, underscoring the ongoing challenge of impaired driving as the region gears up for a busy tourist season. According to St. George Police spokesperson Tiffany Mitchell, two impaired-driving crashes occurred in quick succession on April 12 and 13. One crash took place near the Pilot gas station off Brigham Road, while the other occurred near Banana Blossom…

South Jordan, Utah – A firefighter with the South Jordan Fire Department tragically passed away while on duty Monday afternoon. The incident occurred at Fire Station 61, where the firefighter was found unresponsive in his room just after 2 p.m. Despite immediate efforts from colleagues to provide life-saving measures, and assistance requested from nearby stations, the firefighter was later transported to Jordan Valley Hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter. In a statement released by the South Jordan Fire Department, officials extended their deepest condolences to the firefighter’s family, colleagues, and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. The department has…