Becky Bruce

News Director

Becky Bruce

Becky Bruce is the news director of KSL NewsRadio. She has been with KSL since 2007. You can contact her at bbruce@ksl.com.

Growing Utah drought conditions spur Cox to pray for rain

Worsening drought conditions in Utah prompted Gov. Spencer Cox to ask state residents of all faiths and backgrounds to join him in praying for rain. 
5 years ago

Demolition of condemned South Jordan home begins

City leaders argue the only way to completely remove the explosives and residue would be a complete demolition of the South Jordan structure. 
5 years ago

Police: Armed school employee scares off would-be Ogden kidnapper

Police say an armed school employee confronted a would-be kidnapper outside an Ogden elementary school and helped escort his potential victims to safety. 
5 years ago

Thurl Bailey predicts fans will see a different Jazz team in Game 2

Thurl Bailey may not wear the Utah Jazz uniform anymore, but he is still in their corner, saying he believes tonight will bring a Game 2 comeback.
5 years ago

Aunt of missing, murdered teen reacts to Daybell indictment

Tuesday, Tylee Ryan's aunt received word about the charges against Chad and Lori Daybell -- and with that, more details about what police believe happened.
5 years ago

Amazing Utah high school softball catch goes viral

What could have been a home run for Tooele instead turned into a viral video moment for Bear River's Olivia Taylor at the Utah softball championship.
5 years ago

10 famous Utah ghost towns and where to find them

With more than 100 ghost towns to visit -- that we know of -- Utah residents and visitors alike can feel like the Old West is new again.
5 years ago

Widow of man shot by police in Holladay speaks for first time

“When we call our police officers, we hope for help, not for them to shoot somebody,” the widow of a man shot by police said. “It’s awful to watch all of your kids go through that.”
5 years ago

Utah Democrats walk out of session on Critical Race Theory

Utah lawmakers went ahead with a session of their own to address Critical Race Theory in public schools -- but some of their colleagues walked out in protest. 
5 years ago

Special session update: No masks in Utah schools this fall

Utah House legislators, meeting in special session Wednesday, voted to prohibit any requirement that students wear masks in schools this fall. 
5 years ago

A full third of Americans wait until last minute to file taxes every year

40% of procrastinators blamed the amount of time it takes. For 10%, it comes down to the money -- if they're not getting a refund, why hurry to file taxes?
5 years ago

Special session Wednesday won’t address Second Amendment Sanctuary

Utah lawmakers will meet in a special session this week, but won't discuss the Second Amendment Sanctuary, and Critical Race Theory issues. 
5 years ago

Several pigs dead after falling out of trailer on freeway

Traffic came to a standstill on the freeway in Sunset, when an estimated 8 - 10 pigs fell out of a trailer and onto the southbound lanes of I-15. 
5 years ago

Salt Lake County okays going mask-free in county facilities if vaccinated

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County officials said Friday residents can go mask-free in county facilities so long as they are vaccinated for COVID-19.  The change comes following updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Earlier this week, the CDC said vaccinated people can go mask-free either indoors or outdoors.  New […]
5 years ago

Utah teen describes frustrations of long-haul COVID-19

Months after her initial COVID-19 infection, a Utah teen says she still deals with symptoms, the so-called "long-haul" effects. 
5 years ago

Officer charged in one K-9 attack now faces charges in second case

A K-9 officer charged in an attack on a Black man who had his hands up now faces charges in a second case involving an unarmed woman. 
5 years ago

CDC advisory panel endorses Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and up

An advisory panel for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave its endorsement to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, essentially telling health professionals across the country it considers the vaccine safe for all Americans ages 12+.  That word came the same day COVID-19 deaths in the United State reached their lowest level in […]
5 years ago

Cox announces end of pandemic unemployment payments

Gov. Spencer Cox announced Wednesday he plans to end a federal $300 weekly stimulus payment currently tied to pandemic unemployment benefits.
5 years ago

Police searching for suspects in shooting that critically injured a woman Friday

Unified Police Department wants the public's help in locating suspects who were allegedly involved in a drive-by shooting on Friday that wounded a woman.
5 years ago

Body of worker who drowned in private pond recovered

The body of a construction worker who police say drowned in a private pond in Holladay was recovered late Monday. He's been identified as a Kearns man.
5 years ago

‘Very rare’ wolverine sighting confirmed at Antelope Island

Utah wildlife biologists confirmed Wednesday that two men stumbled across a "very rare" sighting of a wolverine on Antelope Island.
5 years ago

Utah Supreme Court: Transgender people can alter birth certificates

Transgender people in Utah may change their name or gender on their birth certificates, the state supreme court ruled Thursday. 
5 years ago

Peloton to recall all treadmills over safety concerns, child death

Peloton and safety regulators announced a recall of all of the company's Tread+ and Tread treadmills, over safety concerns and the death of at least one child. 
5 years ago

Dry conditions persist in northern Utah; no spring storms in sight

Forecasters acknowledge the dry conditions cause concerns in light of the current Utah drought. Worse: we're not getting our typical spring moisture boost.
5 years ago