>>Nine Utah Counties Declare State Of Emergency

(Undated) -- Nine Utah counties are declaring a state of emergency due to the shutdown of the federal government. KSL-TV says commissioners from Washington, Kane, San Juan, Garfield, Seiver, Grand, Iron, Wayne and Piute counties made their declarations due to chronic "economic disruption." The counties in question say tourism has decreased rapidly since the shutdown began. The Governor's Office is considering the declarations by all nine counties. Officials from Washington, Kane, San Juan, Garfield, Sevier, Grand, Iron, Wayne, and Paiute counties – along with the representatives from Coconino and Mohave counties in Arizona — met in person and via conference call Monday to discuss the mounting economic impacts of national park closures in their respective areas.

The Grand County Council is meeting in emergency session at 8am this morning formalize their delcaration of emergency. In San Juan County, County Commissioner Phil Lyman in a statement issued last night on Facebok, says:

"We are not going to sit idle while the Federal Government destroys the local economy! They are spending more money to keep people out than it would cost to let people in. This Wednesday, the plan is to peacefully remove the barriers to places like Lake Powell, Natural Bridges, Canyonlands, and Hovenweep, and allow visitors to enjoy THEIR public places. Sadly, there have already been thousands of people laid off right here in Utah (over 500 at Lake Powell alone). Folks at Aramark said that they would not reopen even if the Shutdown ends because they are so close to the end of their season anyway. Thousands of visitors who, collectively, would have spent millions of dollars, have been locked out. While this is an urgent economic issue, it is also a jurisdictional conflict. Counties (and States) are more than stewards of the federal estate, they have power to govern within their respective geographic boundaries." Unquote.

We will be speaking with Commissioner Lyman this morning on Canyon Country, KCYN-FM.

　

>>Nearly 4K Utah Civilian Military Workers Back At Work

(Hill Air Force Base, UT) -- Nearly four-thousand Utah civilian military workers are back at work despite the government shutdown. KSL-TV says 27-hundred civilian workers from Hill Air Force Base were recalled to work yesterday following a weekend decision by the Secretary of Defense. Another 12-hundred furloughed workers from the Utah National Guard also went back to work yesterday.

>>Outdoors Groups Call For End To Shutdown

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Outdoorsmen are calling for the federal government to end the shutdown. Groups including the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership joined yesterday to say the shutdown of state parks is severely damaging states like Utah which rely on the hunting industry to support their economy. The first weeks of October are generally among the most important for hunting season.

　

SALT LAKE CITY Another Politician is voicing her thoughts on the government shutdown. Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love appeared on the FOX News’ Sean Hannity show Monday as one of 14 republicans and democrats invited to spar over the government shutdown and Obamacare.
"There are 435 members of the U.S House. That is the branch closest to the American people which tells us the reason this is happening now is the majority of the American people do not want this bill," she said.
Mayor Love joined fellow republicans on the panel in blaming President Obama for the shutdown and accusing the White House and congressional democrats of using rhetoric that's fueling the crisis.

>>Romney Buys Park City Mansion

(Park City, UT) -- Mitt Romney is laying down money for a new mansion in Park City valued at nearly four-million-dollars. The "Park Record" says the former presidential candidate bought property in Deer Valley once listed for nine-million-dollars. Romney and his wife previously owned Park City property from 1995 to 2009.

>>Former L-D-S Leader, Son Ordered To Jail

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A former leader with the L-D-S Church and his son will serve time behind bars for fraud. The "Tribune" says Michael Kay Smith swindled investors out of thousands-of-dollars over a span of several years. Smith and his son Quintin Smith plead guilty to attempted securities fraud as part of a deal with prosecutors. The deal will send the elder Smith to jail for one year plus three-years of probation while his son will serve 180-days behind bars and two-years of probation.

>>Recovered Items Include Cop's Gun, Badge

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A police officer's stolen gun is among the items recovered during an arrest and home search in Summit County. The "Tribune" says the officer's firearm, badge and a tactical vest allegedly stolen more than a week ago from an unmarked police car in Roy were recovered Friday. The two people arrested have since copped to numerous car break-ins recently in locations including Orem and Salt Lake County.

>>Man Gets Probation For Bilking 100K From Mom

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- It's probation for the Utah man accused of ripping off thousands from his own mother. Cori Lynn Barker is ordered to spend 40-hours of community service plus more than a year on probation. Prosecutors alleged Barker bilked 100-thousand-dollars from his ailing mother. As part of his plea to exploitation of a disabled and elderly adult, Barker must pay restitution and refrain from further lawbreaking.

>>Deputy Shot During 'Accidental' Training Mishap

(Kane County, UT) -- A Sheriff's deputy in Kane County is recovering today after an accidental shooting during a training session in Kanab. Authorities wouldn't speculate on how the deputy was shot and by whom. The incident happened yesterday as ten deputies were taking part in a training exercise at a firing range near the city's airport. The deputy's condition wasn't immediately known but he was conscious and alert before being flown to a hospital.

>>Man's Body Found Near Burning Items Inside Home

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Local authorities are investigating the mysterious circumstances around the discovery of a dead body in South Salt Lake. The "Tribune" says the body of a 37-year-old male was found yesterday inside the victim's home on East Utopia Avenue. Paramedics arrived to find a small fire burning in a nearby room. The "Tribune" says the victim's girlfriend discovered the body and notified police.