Ksl Anchor Dick Nourse Passes Away At 83
Well, folks, it’s with a touch of that good ol’ heavy sigh that we’ve got some news that’s making us feel just a little bit more ordinary today. Our beloved Dick Nourse, the man who for decades was the friendly, steady face of KSL News, has sadly passed away at the grand old age of 83. Now, when you think about the anchors who have guided us through our evenings, who have delivered everything from groundbreaking discoveries to, well, that time the mall parking lot was a total zoo, Dick Nourse was right there. He wasn’t just an anchor; he was practically a member of our extended family, showing up reliably every single night, like clockwork, to tell us what was happening in our world.
Think about it. For so many of us, Dick Nourse’s voice was the soundtrack to our dinners, the calming presence as we navigated the sometimes-crazy world around us. He was like the comforting hum of the refrigerator or the predictable click of the thermostat – you just knew it was going to be there, doing its job, and doing it darn well. He was the guy who made the serious stuff feel less scary and the everyday stuff feel a little more important. Remember those moments when you were cramming for a test or trying to figure out what to wear the next day, and you’d glance at the TV and there was Dick Nourse, looking as composed as a penguin in a tuxedo? He had that effect on people.
Eighty-three years! That’s a whole lot of news delivered, a whole lot of stories told, and a whole lot of people who felt a genuine connection to the man behind the desk. He saw generations grow up, he saw trends come and go (remember when everybody was wearing those neon windbreakers? He probably reported on that too!), and through it all, he remained a constant. It’s like the reliable old oak tree in your neighborhood – it’s just there, a sturdy landmark you can always count on. And when that oak tree is gone? Well, the skyline feels a little different, doesn’t it?
We’re not talking about some fleeting celebrity who pops up and then disappears faster than a free donut at a police academy. Nope. Dick Nourse was the real deal. He was the bedrock of our local news, the guy who made you feel like you were getting the straight scoop, delivered with a smile and a genuine sense of care. He had this way of making even the most complicated issue seem, well, understandable. He was like the wise uncle at Thanksgiving dinner who could explain anything, from politics to why your kid is suddenly obsessed with slime, without making you feel like you needed a degree in advanced astrophysics.
He wasn’t just a talking head, either. Oh no. This was a man who dedicated a huge chunk of his life to keeping us informed. Think of all the early mornings and late nights, the breaking news that would pull him away from his own family dinners, all so our families could know what was going on. That’s dedication, folks. That’s the kind of commitment that deserves a standing ovation, a parade, and maybe even a lifetime supply of his favorite brand of coffee. He was like the ultimate MVP of local news, playing game after game, season after season, without ever dropping the ball.
When we talk about Dick Nourse, we’re talking about a whole era of news broadcasting. He was there for the big moments, the historical events that shaped our communities. He was the voice that helped us process, to understand. He was the anchor who made you feel like, even in the midst of chaos, there was still a sense of order, a clear picture of what was happening. He was like the calm eye of the storm, letting you know that, yes, things are happening, but here’s the important stuff, and we’re going to get through this together.
And let’s be honest, in a world that can sometimes feel a little too loud and a little too fast, having a familiar, trustworthy face delivering the news was a comfort. It was like a warm blanket on a chilly evening. You knew you could tune in, and you’d get the information you needed, delivered by someone who seemed to genuinely care about the people he was talking to. He had that rare ability to connect with people on a human level, to make them feel seen and heard. He was like that one friend who always has your back, the one you can always count on to tell it like it is.
So, as we bid farewell to Dick Nourse, let’s remember him not with sadness, but with a genuine appreciation for the decades of service, the unwavering professionalism, and the countless hours he spent keeping us informed. He was more than just an anchor; he was a staple, a constant, and a true gentleman. The newsroom at KSL will feel a little quieter, and our evenings will feel a little less familiar, but the legacy of Dick Nourse will undoubtedly live on. He set a high bar, a really, really high bar, for what it means to be a trusted voice in our community. We’ll miss you, Dick. Thanks for everything. Seriously, everything.
"He was practically a member of our extended family."
Imagine your grandpa, the one who always had a story and knew just what to say, but instead of telling you about his day, he was telling you about the world's day. That was Dick Nourse. He was the steady hand, the reassuring presence, the guy who made you feel like everything was going to be okay, or at least that you’d understand it if it wasn’t. He was the ultimate professional, and more importantly, he was a genuinely good guy. And in this crazy world, that’s worth celebrating.