>>Federal Shutdown Impacts National Parks

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The impact from the federal government shutdown is being felt in Salt Lake City and its surrounding communities. One of the largest impacts being felt is the closure of National  parks. Zion National Park estimates it will lose 50-thousand dollars each day as it turns away thousands of visitors.

>>N. Utah Readies For Shutdown Fallout

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Northern Utah is making plans in case of an extended shutdown of the federal government. Furlough notices were issued yesterday to thousands of workers at Hill Air Force Base and the IRS processing facility in Ogden. The "Tribune" says northern Utah businesses could be in for lean times ahead unless the shutdown is resolved.

>>Chaffetz: Keep My Paycheck During Shutdown

(Undated) -- Utah Republican Representative Jason Chaffetz says he'll be doing his part to help the country during the government shutdown. Chaffetz says he'll forgo his paycheck until the federal government is up and running. The "Tribune" says Chaffetz is among a growing number of congressmen who say they're concerned about their public image in the wake of the shutdown. Members of congress are paid 174-thousand dollars a year.

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>>Shutdown Forces Couple To Change Wedding Plans

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(Sedona, AZ) -- Wedding bells will still ring today for one couple who was all set to get married at the Grand Canyon. Genevieve Jeuck [[ Yike ]] says the partial government shutdown forced them to change plans.

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Genevieve and Michael will say "I do" in Sedona. All national parks and national monuments are closed because of the shutdown. Thousands of government workers have been furloughed.

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Genevieve Jeuck [[ Yike ]] says she's disappointed in lawmakers.

SALT LAKE CITY — Roughly 65,000 Utahns who use the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, more commonly known as WIC, will lose that assistance. Many say they did not see it coming. In a surprise move, late yesterday, WIC offices across the state won't be re-opening until the government shutdown is resolved. It's a move that took even the Utah Department of Health officials off guard. Until Monday, they thought a government shutdown would only have a minimal impact on the WIC program.


>>Boy's Parents Thank Community For Support

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The family of the young boy who accidentally hanged himself is sending neighbors and the community a message of thanks. Eleven-year-old Orion Gunderson died Sunday when he became ensnared on a piece of exercise equipment at his family's home. Gunderson's father tells KSL-TV the boy's nine-year-old brother tried to save him when the accident happened in the basement. The boy's parents said they have been overwhelmed by the amount of love their neighbors and community members have shown.

>>Poaching Incidents Investigated

(Logan, UT) -- One man is under arrest and a second is wanted by Logan-area police in connection with alleged poaching incidents. Residents have been helping North Park police with their investigation. KSL-TV says a man faces two misdemeanor charges in connection with a deer that was illegally hunted and killed within city limits. The Division of Wildlife and police are trying to find a second suspected poacher.

>>Docs: Draper Cop Killer Wanted To Die

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Newly-released court documents are alleging the man accused of killing a Draper police officer didn't want to be saved by hospital doctors after he tried to take his own life. Timothy Walker shot himself in the jaw after he killed Sergeant Derek Johnson. When Walker was rushed to the hospital he reportedly wrote notes to his doctors and nurses telling them he didn't want treatment.

>>Jazz Musician Making Music For LDS Church

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City-area jazz musician says he wants to create beautiful hymnals for the LDS Church. While many missionaries say they have trouble funding music that's allowed by the church, Kurt Reeder says he has the answer. Reeder is using his expertise on the piano to record a CD of LDS hymns and primary songs. He hopes the songs will get people interested in the church.

Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's high court is tossing out a controversial drug case involving Springville police. The "Tribune" says the Utah Supreme Court agreed with defendant Craig Gurule who maintained the methamphetamine officers discovered in his truck were found during an unconstitutional search. The Justices said the officers didn't have reasonable suspicion to search a defendant's truck for drugs, however they did re-affirm that officers are allowed to frisk suspects at a traffic stop when they fear for their safety.

>>Downtown Skyline To Change

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Salt Lake City's downtown skyline is about to get an extreme makeover. A 24-story office tower in the 100-block of Main Street will be the skyline's newest addition by mid-2016. The 440-thousand-square-foot office and retail space will rise from land directly next door to the Utah Performing Arts Center. Ground breaks next summer.