Bruce Johnson

Chester Bruce Johnson (June 5, 1950 – April 3, 2022) was an American television news anchorman and reporter for WUSA 9 (CBS) TV in Washington, D.C. He focused on politics and urban affairs as a journalist. In 2018, Johnson was honored by NATAS with its Board of Governors Award. He also won the Ted Yates Award in 1984, given only with the unanimous consent of the NATAS Board of Directors. In 2003, the Society of Professional Journalists inducted Johnson into the Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the Washington, D.C., Hall of Fame. Early life and education Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 5, 1950, Johnson attended Kentucky State University for three years before beginning his broadcast career at the Cincinnati CBS affiliate, WCPO-TV He transferred to Northern Kentucky University, where he graduated in 1973 with a degree in political science. He later earned a master's degree in public affairs from the University of Cincinnati. In 2018, Johnson returned to NKU as commencement speaker. He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree. Professional career While still an undergraduate student, Johnson began his career at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1976, he joined WUSA 9 TV, the CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C. He co-anchored Channel 9's 6 p.m. weekly newscasts. Until 2019, he also anchored "Off Script with Bruce Johnson," a weeknight 7 p.m. broadcast.