SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The U.S. government has shut down after Congress failed to strike an agreement on funding legislation before a midnight deadline Wednesday morning. Here is what the shutdown looks like for the Beehive State:
National Parks
Anna Loughridge with the Utah Office of Tourism said that Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Park will remain open during the government shutdown.
"National Parks will remain open and accessible during the shutdown. Visitors should expect reduced services and reduced staffing," Loughridge said.
Natalie Randall with the Utah Office of Tourism and Film said that the “At the end of the day, not only are these public spaces, but they also are connected to the communities within our state, and they are treasures. And