Digital Content Producer

Simone Seikaly

Simone Seikaly is a veteran reporter, anchor and producer at KSL NewsRadio, but these days, she's best known as a digital content producer. You can reach her at sseikaly@ksl.com.

Senators ask about specific COVID-19 help for American dairy farmers

American dairy farmers are struggling because of COVID-19 restrictions, and U.S. Senators want the USDA to try harder to help them.
6 years ago

Funding for road projects imperiled by traffic drop, stay-at-home orders

Funding for road projects across the US could be in jeopardy because of a dramatic decline in driving.
6 years ago

OPEC, oil nations agree to nearly 10M barrel production cut amid virus

OPEC, Russia and other oil-producing nations finalize an unprecedented production cut equaling one-tenth of the global supply hoping to boost prices.
6 years ago

Victim from fatal Redwood Rd. crash is identified

A man killed when his car spun off of Redwood Road on Saturday has been identified. Witnesses say the driver changed lanes too quickly.
6 years ago

Harmons gives away masks they didn’t even know they had

The Chief Operating Officer of Harmons Grocery Stores says they found thousands of medical masks in their warehouse, which have been given to Utah healthcare workers.
6 years ago

IHC Launches Emotional Health Hotline During COVID-19 Pandemic

SALT LAKE CITY — Intermountain Healthcare has launched a free, new community call-in resource to help support patients, clinicians, and the public who are seeking to address emotional health concerns during these challenging times. The hotline number was announced during the daily COVID-19 briefing by Utah state officials, including Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. These are […]
6 years ago

Governor announces travel restrictions into Utah

Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced that the state has implemented a travel order affecting anybody age 18 or over who travels into Utah via air or roadway.
6 years ago

Wisconsin voters wait hours at the few open polling stations

Thousands of Wisconsin voters waited hours outside overcrowded polling stations, ignoring federal health recommendations so they can participate in Tuesday's presidential primary election.
6 years ago

Rate of COVID-19 deaths, illness among black residents alarms cities

Chicago's mayor pledged an aggressive public health campaign after reports that black residents made up 72% of deaths from COVID-19 complications in the city despite making up only 30% of the city's population.
6 years ago

Tour of Utah Cycling Race Canceled for 2020

The Tour of Utah, also known as "America's Toughest Stage Race" has been canceled.
6 years ago

Why emergency rooms are prepping for more COVID-19 cases

Hospital emergency rooms in Utah are preparing for the potential of many more coronavirus patients. Emergency Room Doctor at St. Marks Hospital, Dr. Jeremy Voros, joined KSL this morning for our Coronavirus call-in program.
6 years ago

Cardboard cutouts pose as guests for wedding amid COVID-19

Cardboard cutout wedding guests will make for a not-so-cookie-cutter wedding as a Michigan couple prepares to tie the knot during the coronavirus pandemic
6 years ago

Navy fires captain who sought help for virus-stricken ship

The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier facing a growing outbreak of the coronavirus was fired Thursday by Navy leaders who said he created a panic .
6 years ago

Rent relief: good news for some, troubling news for landlords

SALT LAKE CITY — When Utah Gov. Gary Herbert issued an executive order this week temporarily preventing a landlord from evicting a tenant, and, allowing some renters to defer their April rent payment, he did so with the intention of helping some of those Utahns who are struggling to pay the bills in the wake […]
6 years ago

Inversion season is officially over

SALT LAKE CITY — The inversion season on the Wasatch Front is over, says Jared Mendenhall with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. It ended when March did, when a representative from Utah’s Department Of Environmental Quality reported great air quality. At the beginning of the season, “we were a little concerned,” Mendenhall said. “But […]
6 years ago

McAdams asks Treasury to send stimulus check to more Americans

Rep. Ben McAdams says more Americans should be eligible to receive a stimulus check under the CAREs Act - like those not required to file tax returns.
6 years ago

Shop sells ‘hundreds’ of Dr. Fauci doughnuts

An upstate New York doughnut shop is selling Dr. Fauci doughnuts!
6 years ago

Un-baaaaa-lievable: Goats invade locked-down Welsh town

Utterly disregarding rules on social distancing, wild goats in Wales invade a seaside town while human inhabitants shelter indoors from the new coronavirus.
6 years ago

Those without broadband struggle in a stuck-at-home nation

The shutdowns of public institutions in the wake of COVID-19 is adding to the problems of millions of people in the U.S. who can't easily get online.
6 years ago

Grocery store to provide free digital thermometers

Harmons grocery stores will provide free digital thermometers beginning April 1st on a first come first served basis.
6 years ago

SLC Mayor: City may act alone on ‘stay-at-home’

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thinks a statewide order to stay at home is necessary, but will take action as a city if Utah does not.
6 years ago

University of Utah revises visitor policy for hospitals and clinics

SALT LAKE CITY — University of Utah Health has issued new guidelines for visitors which the organization says will be in place at all UofU health facilities. This includes hospitals, clinics, and community health centers. Beginning Thursday, March 26, no entry will be allowed for anyone who is suspected of being infected with COVID-19 coronavirus, […]
6 years ago

OPINION: Math is math, or, I am not a teacher!

"I am not a teacher and I can't play one at home for four children," admits KSL Newsradio host David Noriega, as he considers ending the school year.
6 years ago

Utah schools to stay closed six more weeks

Utah Governor Gary Herbert says that Utah's K-12 public schools will remain closed for six more weeks.
6 years ago