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.

Virgin River tests positive for cyanobacteria that produces toxins

A dog died after playing in the North Fork of the Virgin River, where health officials later said tests showed high amounts of toxins produced by cyanobacteria.
6 years ago

FEMA approves disaster assistance for Utah earthquake

FEMA announced President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster assistance for Utah from the March earthquake and aftershocks.
6 years ago

Two officers treated for smoke inhalation after Sandy fire

Sandy City Fire Department Deputy Chief Ryan McConaghie said it serves as a reminder about how quickly fire can spread in hot, dry conditions. 
6 years ago

“Mammoth Fire” destroys home in Juab County town; evacuations lifted

At least one home was destroyed in a small brush fire near Mammoth, in Juab County. Earlier evacuations have been lifted.
6 years ago

Utah sets new daily record for increase in COVID-19 cases

State health officials recorded 722 new cases of COVID-19 in Utah on Wednesday, setting a new daily record for case increases. 
6 years ago

Josh Holt faced lengthy process getting family to US

Josh Holt and his US family fought hard to get his wife's daughter out of Venezuela, in the latest episode of "Hope In Darkness."
6 years ago

Country music star Charlie Daniels has died at 83

The Charlie Daniels Band's best-known hit, 1979's "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," is still a staple at classic rock and country stations alike.
6 years ago

Booming sales: America is running out of fireworks

China normally ramps up production for fireworks in winter — but this year, the pandemic forced most of the factories to close.
6 years ago

Facebook boycott: View the list of companies pulling ads

For many of the companies pulling ads from Facebook, it's part of an advertiser boycott to protest what they say are the site's failures to stop hate.
6 years ago

Hugh Downs, anchor of ’20/20′ and ‘Today,’ dead at 99

Hugh Downs, the versatile and Emmy-winning broadcaster, has died at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 99.
6 years ago

Indoor vs. outside dining: Which restaurant tables are safer?

"Eating outside is less risky than eating inside, if everybody is six feet apart and the wait staff are all wearing masks," said infectious disease expert Dr. William Schaffner.
6 years ago

One of Venezuela’s most wanted helped Josh Holt survive prison

Venezuela prison life was made more bearable for Josh Holt by his friendship with his fellow El Helicoide inmates.
6 years ago

3,100 homes evacuated in Saratoga Springs by fire near Utah Lake

In a tweet, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox asked residents to "Be vigilant and be safe" as they evacuated from the Knolls Fire near Saratoga Springs.
6 years ago

Canal Fire containment fails, forcing evacuations in Millard County

Late Saturday, officials said they considered the Canal Fire 100% contained. But winds whipped up overnight and spread the flames, forcing evacuations.
6 years ago

President Trump thanks people in video in which man chants ‘white power’

Former national security adviser John Bolton said it's possible that Mr. Trump tweeted the video because he saw a "Trump 2020" sign and did not hear the "white power" chant.
6 years ago

This is what space smells like: a new fragrance recreates the scent

If you've ever wondered what space smells like, a new fragrance called Eau de Space may hold the answer to that for you.
6 years ago

Update: Evacuations lifted for Lehi residents affected by Traverse Fire

Wind gusts helped spread a fast-moving fire started by fireworks in the Traverse Mountain area overnight, forcing the evacuations of 42 homes.
6 years ago

Piute commissioner deletes tweet comparing governor to Hitler

Piute County commissioner Darrin Bushman has deleted his tweet comparing Utah Gov. Gary Herbert to Adolf Hitler.
6 years ago

Utah sets yet another new record for daily increase in COVID-19 cases

State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn issued a statement Friday in response to the new record for daily COVID-19 cases in Utah. 
6 years ago

Harmons stores to require customers to wear masks statewide

Harmons grocery stores will require masks for all customers starting June 27 in Salt Lake County and July 5 in other locations across the state. 
6 years ago

Associate professor at BYU charged with sexual abuse

The charging documents describe at least two occasions in which the victim accused the former BYU associate professor of sexual abuse.
6 years ago

Herbert likely to grant SL Co. mayor’s request for mask-mandating power

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says he is likely to grant Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson the power to mandate masks to fight COVID-19. 
6 years ago

A spring break trip to a Mexican beach resort led to 64 coronavirus cases in Texas

A spring break trip to Mexico led to 64 cases of coronavirus, but contact tracing and isolation got the outbreak under control, Texas researchers said.
6 years ago

Three men indicted in the death of Ahmaud Arbery

The three men accused in the February 23 shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery were indicted Wednesday by a grand jury, a district attorney said.
6 years ago