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.

After decades as an ‘unknown,’ WWII soldier from Utah is identified

The soldier from Duchesne, Utah, has officially been found and the family of Pvt. Doyle W. Sexton of Duchesne is ready to tell his story.
3 years ago

Layton man pleads guilty to aggravated murder of wife, in-laws

Court documents show that on May 19, 2023, Jeremy Lake Bailey  "knowingly and intentionally" shot and killed his wife and her parents.
3 years ago

From division to unity: The election of the new House speaker

Utah Rep. John Curtis describes what happened behind the scenes ahead of Rep. Johnson's House Speaker vote.
3 years ago

Head-on crash on SR-24 in Wayne County kills 1, injures 2 others

The Utah Highway Patrol says they are investigating whether impairment played a role in the fatal crash early Thursday morning.
3 years ago

Former Rep. Ben McAdams on electing a new speaker

McAdams believes a successful candidate for House speaker will listen to and work with Republicans and Democrats.
3 years ago

Elephants from Utah’s Hogle Zoo arrive at new Kansas City home

Mother and daughter Christie and Zuri made the 900 mile trip in fine form, officials said, and will soon meet their new herd.
3 years ago

Update: Car involved in fatal hit-and-run on Redwood Road found; suspect still at large

Salt Lake Police detectives are looking for the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run on Redwood Road last Friday night.
3 years ago

Salt Lake City shooting victim identified, police seeking suspect

A bystander called 911 and reported that someone was on the ground near 600 East and 200 South in Salt Lake City.
3 years ago

Free healthcare plan revealed for Filipino American heritage month

The president of the Philippine America Chamber of Utah said they'll unveil the program during their third annual gala, planned for Saturday
3 years ago

Man stabbed at Ogden homeless shelter, suspect in custody

Ogden City Police confirmed a 58-year-old man was stabbed several times by a 31-year-old at the shelter, and that the suspect is in custody.
3 years ago

Speaker of Utah House and Senate candidate Brad Wilson, facing lawsuit

A former business partner has filed a lawsuit against Speaker Brad Wilson, claiming he is in breach of contract. Wilson's attorney says the lawsuit is baseless.
3 years ago

Man with Utah ties among those killed in terror attack in Israel

Lotan Abir was 24, a DJ, and a member of the Young Jewish Professional Utah community according to Rabbi Avremi Zippel.
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: Could Trump become Speaker of the House?

The rules adopted by the 118th Congress in November, 2022, seem to prevent Trump from becoming the speaker.
3 years ago

Pothole closes southbound lane of I-15 at Mona interchange

The area of 300 North under I-15 is closed, said UDOT, and will remain closed until the pothole has been repaired.
3 years ago

Endangered woman missing from Bountiful

Bobbi Jo Larose, age 33, was last seen in Bountiful on September 26, 2023. Please call police or 911 if you have information.
3 years ago

SBA offers loans to help with damage from Utah’s August flooding

Rates may be offered at terms of up to 30 years, at 4% for businesses, 2.375% for private non-profits, and 2.5% for homeowners and renters.
3 years ago

Months after the Titan disappeared, what’s up with OceanGate?

A school in Canada is being questioned about a deal they considered with OceanGate, and then there's the cost of the rescue.
3 years ago

President Nelson will not attend General Conference in person after injury, fall over the weekend

An online message from President Nelson explained that he has injured his back and wouldn't be able to sit in a chair for a long period of time.
3 years ago

Swastika scratched into table at Weber State, found on Yom Kippur

A student reported seeing the swastika at the Shepherd Union on the Weber State campus.
3 years ago

Mother charged with aggravated murder after disappearance of infant

Police said the mother 18-year-old Estrella Meza Ojeda, withheld supplemental oxygen that her infant son needed to survive.
3 years ago

A chance for Utah to say goodbye to elephants at the Hogle Zoo

The elephants at Utah's Hogle Zoo will soon be leaving Utah, to be relocated to a different zoo with a larger herd.
3 years ago

Utah national parks will stay open if there’s a government shutdown

Two Utah lawmakers say they won't let small towns surrounding the state's national parks suffer from a government shutdown.
3 years ago

Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby Franke business partner, surrenders professional license

Hildebrandt, along with Franke, gave parenting advice on a YouTube channel called “8 Passengers.”
3 years ago

Here’s what’s next after Sen. Mitt Romney announced no reelection run

Utah Democrats and Utah Republicans are settling in with the news that Sen. Mitt Romney will not be seeking another term.
3 years ago