An autographed Michael Jordan jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals sold for a record $14 million on Monday, according to a October 12 report. The sale represents the most expensive basketball item ever purchased and the second-highest price ever paid for any type of sports jersey.
Renée Mackin’s The Bluest Bird is a folk album that blends the sounds of Americana-meets-classic-country with candid lyrics and the vivid scenes of rural Utah. Mackin is self-described as “a seasoned storyteller, a songsmith, a little machine with a mighty voice, a troubadour, as well as a poet with lyrics that can make you cry.” Naturally, then, each track is a gripping story paired with beautiful instrumentation.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel and a slow-moving Pacific low-pressure system are bringing widespread rainfall and flash flood risks to Southern Utah. National Weather Service officials warn of potential flooding in slot canyons, dry washes, and recent burn scars through Monday afternoon.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier has earned multiple conference and national honors following a standout performance in a victory over Iowa State. The sophomore was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, a Davey O'Brien Great 8 selection, and a Manning Award Stars of the Week honoree.
The Economic Development Corporation of Utah and the Southern Utah Economic Alliance signed a memorandum of understanding on October 9 to coordinate business recruitment across five southern counties. The partnership aims to strengthen the connection between statewide recruitment efforts and the regional opportunities available in Southern Utah.