Since March, the Utah community and fans across the country have been rallying in support of Jon Absey—the beloved "Original" ...

FILE - Frank Layden, former president of the Utah Jazz, is introduced during a 20-year reunion ceremony for the team that ...

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- (Good Things Utah) Devasting news for the Utah Jazz family and for sports fans all over the Beehive State. Our good friend of the show, Jon Absey, who was the jazz bear from ...

Since March, Jon Absey, the “Original” Utah Jazz Bear, has been courageously battling pancreatic cancer. Over his 25 years as ...

Most know him as the original Utah Jazz Bear — the man behind the mask for more than 20 years, flying through the air, making fans laugh, and visiting thousands of kids in hospitals.

For 25 years, Jon Absey brought joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments to Utah Jazz fans as the iconic Jazz Bear.His daring stunts, playful antics, and dedic ...

The kids say breakdancing lets them express themselves, offers community, and gives them a way to gain confidence.

The man most basketball fans knew as the Jazz Bear for more than two decades is talking about his time in the suit, and why he was fired.

Since Jazz Bear’s debut 24 years ago, there was one guiding force entertaining fans, racking up awards and setting the example for how a mascot can become “iconic” — Jon Absey.

A new man will be donning the furry costume and entertaining Jazz fans at Utah's NBA home opener Friday night. Jon Absey has played Jazz Bear since the mascot's inception in 1994, but he was fired ...

In Utah's inaugural season in the NHL, Utah Hockey Club Head Coach Andre "Bear" Tourigny is calling on a familiar face for some help.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah- (Good Things Utah) Devasting news for the Utah Jazz family and for sports fans all over the Beehive State. Our good friend of the show, Jon Absey, who was the jazz bear from ...