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.

Extroverts and social distancing

Extroverts may have a harder time during mandated social-distancing as opposed to quiet-loving introverts, here's why.
6 years ago

UPDATE: Did you feel that? Aftershocks continue after 5.7 quake in Magna

Just how long and often can aftershocks continue after the main earthquake hits near you?
6 years ago

‘Modern Family’ actor Ty Burrell teams up with Salt Lake City to help laid-off food service workers

Actor and Salt Lake City resident Ty Burrell created a fund intended to help bar and restaurant employees who have lost work because of COVID-19.
6 years ago

Italians sing together as radio stations unite to broadcast the national anthem

Originally Published: 20 MAR 20 12:34 ET (CNN) — Amid a pandemic that has hit Italy harder than any other country in the world, Italians have joined together in a show of national solidarity, tuning in to their radios to sing the national anthem in unison. At 11 am local time Friday, major national and […]
6 years ago

SLC Mayor issues third emergency declaration

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall has issued an emergency declaration after a powerful earthquake hit on Wednesday morning.
6 years ago

National Park Service to waive entrance fees (at open parks) to aid social distancing

Entrance fees have been waived for US National Parks to aid in social distancing.
6 years ago

No “dine in” ordered in Utah restaurants and bars

The Utah Department of Health ordered all food establishments in the state of Utah to suspend dine-in operations due to COVID-19. The order takes effect Wednesday, March 18, at 11:59 p.m.
6 years ago

Despite concern from Utah Sen. Mike Lee, Senate approves short-term extension of surveillance powers

The US Senate passed a temporary extension to federal surveillance provisions with a guarantee that concerns of UT. Sen. Mike Lee will be addressed later.
6 years ago

Dow dives 2,999 points on fears virus will cause recession

The Dow industrials took a 2,999-point nosedive on Monday as fears deepen that the coronavirus outbreak will throw global economy into recession
6 years ago

White House Task Force: Avoid gatherings of more than 10, elderly should stay home

The White House now recommends that Americans avoid crowds of more than 10 people, and also to avoid schools and eating at restaurants.
6 years ago

Some Universal movies, currently in theaters, will be on-demand this week

Universal will release movies that are currently playing in theatres to streaming applications, beginning Friday.
6 years ago

White House Coronavirus update: stop hoarding, more testing on the way

Senior members of the White House Coronavirus task force updated Americans on test kit availability and the importance of prioritizing who gets tested.
6 years ago

Fed slashes rate to near zero, eases lending rules

The Federal Reserve took emergency action Sunday and slashed its benchmark interest rate by a full percentage point to nearly zero and announced it would purchase more Treasury securities to encourage lending to try to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak.
6 years ago

Sunday, March 15: Latest Utah news about COVID-19 coronavirus

SALT LAKE CITY — The state of Utah confirmed two more cases of COVID-19 coronavirus on Sunday. As of Sunday afternoon, March 15, that brings the Utah total to 21. That number does not include seven people in Utah diagnosed with the virus, who are not Utah residents. READ MORE: Facts, not fear: KSL NewsRadio’s coronavirus […]
6 years ago

COVID-19: Your questions, answered by the KSL factchecking team

KSL NewsRadio understands that a lot of information about COVID-19, or coronavirus, is coming at you very quickly and that you may have questions. So, we’ve checked the facts and we’ve gathered the following information.  Some of the questions come right from you, asked us on our social media platforms. We are especially thankful that […]
6 years ago

Officials: US strikes Iran-backed group that hit Iraq base

American officials say the U.S. has launched airstrikes in Iraq against a Shia militia believed responsible for an attack against American and British troops in Baghdad.
6 years ago

All Church meetings temporarily suspended says First Presidency

All church meetings and activities associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been temporarily canceled.
6 years ago

Disneyland closes because of the coronavirus outbreak

Disney is closing Disneyland and California Adventure, its theme parks in Anaheim, California, because of the coronavirus outbreak.
6 years ago

Facts, not fear: KSL NewsRadio’s coronavirus resource center

You've got questions. We've got answers. This is KSL NewsRadio's coronavirus resource center, aimed at keeping you and your family safe and healthy.
6 years ago

Update: Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19, NBA season suspended

The NBA announced it has suspended all remaining games in the season until further notice after reports surfaced that a Utah Jazz player has coronavirus.
6 years ago

Change in General Conference doesn’t worry Downtown Alliance

Officials from Salt Lake City's Downtown Alliance say the change in General Conference attendance won't be a financial hit to downtown businesses.
6 years ago

Biden adds Michigan to win total, delivering blow to Sanders

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden won Michigan’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, seizing a key battleground state that helped propel Bernie Sanders’ insurgent candidacy four years ago. The former vice president’s victory in Michigan, as well as Missouri and Mississippi, dealt a serious blow to Sanders, who is urgently seeking to jump-start his flagging campaign. Sanders […]
6 years ago

Utah lawmakers approve bill capping insulin prices, send it to Governor

Utah lawmakers have approved a bill that will make insulin more affordable and accessible for Utah diabetics.
6 years ago

AP Explains: The oil market meltdown and its global impact

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A clash of two oil titans – Saudi Arabia and Russia – is sending shock waves through energy markets, with wide-ranging implications for consumers and oil companies, including those in the No. 1 producing country, the United States. The spat between these vital oil suppliers comes at a critical moment; the […]
6 years ago