State will keep parks open during impending shutdown, but other local services may be closed or delayed

ST. GEORGE — With a shutdown of the U.S. government all but certain to start on Sunday, Southern Utahns are bracing for the effects it will have locally. The governor and state government of Utah announced it will provide the funds to keep the local “Mighty 5” national parks open and funds are also in place to continue to provide low-income food assistance through the end of the month. But other services like air travel, Social Security, Medicaid, government contracting and anything that requires federal aid, oversight or salary will...