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.

Uber will now show you where to rent bikes and scooters

If the test goes well in the months ahead, Uber said it hopes to expand it broadly in cities with e-bikes and e-scooters.
7 years ago

July is the deadliest month for drunk driving in the United States

More people die in drunk driving crashes in July than any other month, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
7 years ago

Neil Diamond is coming to America – uh, make that Broadway

Neil Diamond fans can expect his hits like "Sweet Caroline," "America," "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" and "Song Sung Blue," to be covered in the show.
7 years ago

Hubble spies slow-motion fireworks show — in space

Although the latest image from the Hubble Space Telescope arrived just in time for July 4, the cosmic fireworks have been unfolding over two centuries.
7 years ago

Dow records its best month of the year in June

The Dow recorded its best month of the year in June. The stock index climbed 7.19%, narrowly beating its 7.17% gain in January.
7 years ago

US beats France to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals

In a colossal contest on a balmy summer night in Paris, the US prevailed over host France to move a step closer to successfully defending its title.
7 years ago

Crocodiles and alligators were once vegetarians, Utah researchers say

Researchers who study prehistoric specimens have found a surprising secret: Crocodiles and alligators, it seems, were once vegetarians.
7 years ago

Your dog food may be linked to canine heart disease

As part of an investigation, the FDA has now identified 16 brands of dog food which had the most frequent reported cases of dilated cardiomyopathy.
7 years ago

Homeowner charged with murder, kidnapping in disappearance of Mackenzie Lueck

Police say they have one person in custody in connection with the disappearance of University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck.
7 years ago

Man killed in UTV accident at Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Utah State Parks said the victim who crashed at Coral Pink Sand Dunes was not wearing a helmet. They do not suspect alcohol was a factor in the accident.
7 years ago

Group wants grizzly bears restored to more US states

Grizzly bears are protected as a threatened species outside Alaska. An estimated 1,900 bears live in portions of the west, but not (currently) Utah.
7 years ago

Gerrymandering reforms already taking root in many states

While ruling that it had no authority to resolve partisan gerrymandering claims, the Supreme Court noted that states could act on their own.
7 years ago

Mini-brains grown from stem cells don’t think, but they do show ‘complex’ neural activity, researchers say

New research suggests that contemporary mini-brains -- even if inferior to their fictional counterparts -- are still capable of a surprise or two.
7 years ago

Parents of murdered student Lauren McCluskey sue U. for $56 million

The McCluskeys say any proceeds from their lawsuit will be put toward the Lauren McCluskey Foundation, supporting campus safety and other causes.
7 years ago

Police call owner of home searched in Mackenzie Lueck case a “person of interest”

SLC Police Chief Mike Brown said the owner of that home gave away a mattress and box spring a few days ago. They are hoping to find those items.
7 years ago

One person killed by Orem greenhouse explosion

Police say one person is dead after an explosion at a greenhouse near 1600 W. 1600 N. in Orem. 
7 years ago

Murdered student’s family plans to file lawsuit against University of Utah

Lauren McCluskey was murdered in October after contacting the University of Utah Police Department to say she was concerned about her ex-boyfriend.
7 years ago

Donovan Mitchell and mom talk about growing up Spida

Donovan Mitchell, a.k.a. Spida, writes that he was so "extra" as a kid, his mom had to put him on a leash -- while he was dreaming about basketball.
7 years ago

Utah County passes resolution supporting abortion restrictions

Utah County became at least the second local government to take an official position against abortion since the state passed a new, more restrictive law.
7 years ago

California’s background checks for ammunition buyers start Monday

Starting Monday, California is about to become the first state to require gun owners to pass background checks before buying ammunition.
7 years ago

Video shows deputies rescuing baby in a plastic bag

A Georgia sheriff's department released body camera video of deputies rescuing a baby found in a plastic bag, in hopes of finding her mother.
7 years ago

APNewsBreak: Lawsuit claims Utah’s Grand America exploited immigrants

In the suit, four workers claim Grand America misused a type of visa similar to an internship program, meant for skilled workers in specific fields.
7 years ago

Hubble Space Telescope spots ‘soccer balls’ in space

The Hubble Space Telescope has identified soccer-ball-shaped molecules amid the gas and dust that fills the space beyond our solar system.
7 years ago

US government announces nationwide crackdown on robocalls

Robocalls have become a major concern for policymakers as Americans have increasingly been subjected to unwelcome interruptions and even fraud.
7 years ago