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.

TurboTax is crushing H&R Block in tax prep

The rise in popularity of tax software like TurboTax has clearly hurt H&R Block and its network of more than 10,000 tax preparation professionals. Sure, H&R Block has DIY software, too. But that business pulls in a tiny fraction of sales.
7 years ago

Spire atop Notre Dame cathedral in Paris collapses in fire

Onlookers watched in horror as flames consumed the Notre Dame cathedral in the heart of Paris and the structure's spire collapsed.
7 years ago

Police face backlash as department weighs body cameras’ future

Police departments around the country have increasingly adopted body cameras as officer-involved shootings come under scrutiny.
7 years ago

Nevada man reported missing, endangered dies in Utah crash

Utah Highway Patrol officials say 62-year-old Lief Johansson died at the scene of Saturday's crash several miles north of Paragonah.
7 years ago

Motorcyclist is killed in crash into power box in Utah

Utah Highway Patrol officials say a motorcyclist who hadn't completed a rider safety course is dead after a crash involving possible inexperience and speed.
7 years ago

Cursive writing has been making a comeback in classrooms

Third graders would focus on writing complete words, thoughts, and answers to questions, and fourth graders would need to be able to complete their assignments outright in cursive.
7 years ago

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ trailer is finally here

"The Rise of Skywalker" will complete Disney's new "Star Wars" trilogy, which started in 2015 with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
7 years ago

Utah mail carriers ask for help preventing dog bites

The postal service says 29 Utah mail carriers were bitten by dogs last year around the state -- ten in Salt Lake City alone. 
7 years ago

Utah State is growing marijuana – for research

“These plants are grown for their botanical medicine. They’re not marijuana plants,” Bugbee said. “They’re genetically selected to have low THC.”
7 years ago

Dick Cole, last of the Doolittle Raiders, dies at 103

On April 18, 1942, Doolittle and his co-pilot Cole sat in the cockpit of their B-25 going over a preflight checklist with the engines running.
7 years ago

Voter fraud alleged in Arizona town, home to polygamous sect

An Arizona county attorney wants to investigate allegations of unspecified voter fraud in Colorado City - home to a polygamous sect.
7 years ago

Shop owner: shoot-out reminded him of being in Iraq

Thaer Mahdi, the owner of Princess Alterations & Leather Work, told KSL the crash and subsequent shoot-out reminded him of his life in Iraq.
7 years ago

Suspected rhino poacher killed by an elephant, eaten by lions

Only a skull and trousers remained after a suspected rhino poacher was killed by an elephant and then eaten by lions in South Africa's Kruger National Park.
7 years ago

Some cans of Hunt’s tomato paste recalled over mold concerns

The affected cans were only distributed in the United States and fall under the lot code 2105902510 with an expiration date of October 16, 2020.
7 years ago

‘Queer Eye’ star Tan France bridges divides on TV, in real life

Queer Eye's Tan France, an English immigrant who was raised Muslim, spends his off-hours at home with his husband in decidedly red-state Utah.
7 years ago

Utah school board adopts new K-12 health education standards

Instead of spelling out specific health topics in the standards, the state board will provide teachers instructional guides that address specific issues of current concern such as opioid abuse and sexual assault.
7 years ago

At 94, President Nelson proves himself open to change

At 94, the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has proved a far more vigorous and transformative figure than scholars expected.
7 years ago

Church to allow baptisms, blessings for children of LGBT parents

Changes have just been just announced that children of LGBTQ parents will be allowed to be blessed as infants and later baptized as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
7 years ago

Kuwait recognizes the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has received official recognition from the country of Kuwait, home to around 300 members of the church. 
7 years ago

Susan Powell can’t be in Nutty Putty Cave, investigators say

Police have received many tips over the years about Nutty Putty Cave in the Susan Powell investigation. The first came just a week after her disappearance.
7 years ago

Former pro baseball player opens up about life after addiction

Dustin Hawkins was a standout at Bonneville High School and played for the Houston Astros before addiction ended down his professional baseball career.
7 years ago

Salt Lake’s pro-football Stallions run out of time

The Alliance of American Football, the professional league behind the Salt Lake Stallions, plans to suspend all operations, according to multiple reports.
7 years ago

Gov. Herbert signs bill restoring police, firefighter pensions

Gov. Gary Herbert has signed a bill, championed by KSL Newsradio's Dave & Dujanovic, restoring pensions for police and firefighters that had been drastically cut in previous state budget years. 
7 years ago

Park City High School evacuated over pepper spray release

A hazmat team is investigating after an unknown substance, initially reported to be a gas leak, forced evacuations of Park City High School.
7 years ago