Simone Seikaly

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Website: http://www.kslnewsradio.com

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.

Study reveals impact of e-scooters on the environment

A study on the carbon footprint of e-scooters finds the popular two-wheelers aren't the most environmentally-friendly choice.
5 years ago

Provo to start new e-scooter ride-sharing program

This week, Provo officially launches its e-scooter sharing program. But at least two other American cities are questioning scooter safety.
5 years ago

Attorneys seek plea agreement in cruise ship death case

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Attorneys for a Utah man accused of killing his wife on a cruise to Alaska in 2017 have filed a notice of intent to change his plea. Kenneth Manzanares was charged with murder in the death of his wife, Kristy. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. His attorneys, in a […]
5 years ago

Health professional says gaming builds social skills

Great news for gamers! Health professionals saying gaming can have social benefits.
5 years ago

Mayor issues warning, freezes electric scooter program

Milwaukee's mayor is concerned about the safety of citizens and has frozen requests from two e-scooter companies as a result.
5 years ago

Filming while rubbernecking is a crime in Utah

The Utah Highway Patrol wishes to remind Utahns that filming a crash or accident as you drive by it is a crime.
5 years ago

AP Explains: What is the online forum 8chan?

What is the online forum 8chan? The Associated Press offers this primer.
5 years ago

Utah moms more likely to be prescribed opioids after c-section

A Utah educator examines a national study on pregnancy and opioids and provides local context.
5 years ago

Simple credit card rewards can pay off if you just do a little work

Reward programs offered by credit cards can be quite beneficial, if you know how to pick the right one.
5 years ago

Orem Mayor under investigation for misuse of personal retirement funds

Orem Mayor Richard Brunst is being investigated for the misuse of city retirement funds. The Orem City Council says Mayor Brunst altered dates and made unauthorized withdrawals from his retirement account.
5 years ago

Drone pilots handcuffed near Springville fire

SPRINGVILLE, UT –Drones forced the U.S. Forest Service to shut down firefighting operations Thursday morning in the area of the Alaska fire near Springville. The drone pilots were handcuffed for a time, in part because flying drones over the airspace of a fire can be dangerous. “There’s nothing like having a large aircraft at mid-level elevation. […]
5 years ago

North Korea fires two projectiles in second launch of the week

North Korea has made its second projectile launch this week. A senior US official tells CNN military intelligence tracked a new launch on Friday morning.
5 years ago

Choosing the best option if you’re affected by the Equifax data breach

There are several options you have if you want to take advantage of an offer by Equifax after a huge data breach. Here's what you need to know.
5 years ago

The King of Random Grant Thompson went paragliding and was later found dead

ST. GEORGE — Jonathan Grant Thompson, 38, from Hurricane, Utah has died after a paragliding crash near Sand Hollow State Park. Thompson was reported overdue by a friend and Hurricane police were then able to locate him thanks to the GPS capabilities of his cell phone. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.  However, […]
5 years ago

She’s 79 and sentenced to jail. Her crime: Feeding stray neighborhood cats

A 79-year old woman in Ohio is facing jail time for repeatedly feeding stray cats.
5 years ago

Producer of 1969’s Woodstock calls it a lesson in community

The producer who helped create Woodstock in 1969 says it fostered a sense of community that he is only now beginning to understand.
5 years ago

Florida, Virginia among sites for migrant facilities for minors

The Trump administration is scouting sites in Florida, Virginia and Los Angeles for facilities to hold minors who have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border.
5 years ago

Davis County nears unhealthy boundary for ozone

The DEQ says most counties in Utah are in the moderate ozone range, but that Davis County is at the "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" boundary.
5 years ago

Victim named in fatal accident at South Salt Lake salvage yard

South Salt Lake City police have identified the man who was killed in an industrial accident at an automobile salvage yard on Monday.
5 years ago

Close, but no city-smashing asteroid

Asteroid misses Earth.
5 years ago

Hacker targets Capital One in a massive data breach

Capital One says a hacker got access to the personal information of over on hundred-million individuals applying for credit.
5 years ago

Fourteen puppies that were thrown over a bridge are reunited

These fourteen puppies had a rough beginning. They were thrown over a bridge into an icy creek earlier this year near the border of Iowa and Missouri.
5 years ago

Former Utah congresswoman wants apology from President Trump

President Donald Trump's recent tweet about the city of Baltimore has ruffled the feathers of fellow Republican and former Utah Congresswoman Mia Love.
5 years ago

A 6-year-old boy opened a lemonade stand after his dad died, so he could take his mom on a date

Brady Campbell promised his dad that he'd look after his mom, so the 6-year-old boy opened a lemonade stand to make money to take her on a date.
5 years ago