Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
PROVO — Steve Kaufusi had just arrived at BYU’s team hotel in Henderson, Nevada, Thursday afternoon, when he received word: It was official. His wife Michelle is Provo's new mayor, the only woman to hold that office in Provo's 157 years of existence.
The BYU defensive football coach was busy preparing for Friday night’s BYU-UNLV game. He was unable to attend the official announcement made public after two days of counting ballots by Provo voters. He tried calling and texting his wife to no avail. He finally got in touch with her campaign manager who delivered the news.