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.

Salt Lake City housing plan includes 10K new units within five years

A new Salt Lake City housing plan pays particular attention to building and creating more low-income housing over the next five years.
3 years ago

Four Republicans on board to run for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District

Jordan Hess and Sen. Kathleen Riebe say they're on board for running in Utah's 2nd Congressional District special election.
3 years ago

Utah County Sheriff arrests driver accused in road rage deaths

Peterson Drew Matheson, age 30, reportedly turned himself in for his involvement in the crash that took the lives of two people.
3 years ago

Right place, right time: Tooele police describe frantic water rescue

Police were at Settlement Canyon Reservoir checking water levels when a van accidentally entered the water -- inside, a 12-year-old child.
3 years ago

Suspect killed, Ogden police officer stable after officer-involved shooting

OGDEN, Utah — An Ogden police officer is in stable condition after he was shot and rushed to a hospital on Tuesday afternoon. A suspect involved in the officer-involved shooting incident died of his injuries when officers returned fire.  Deputy Chief of Ogden City Police Jake Sube said that the scene near the campus of […]
3 years ago

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Weber, Box Elder, Davis, Tooele counties

Those counties of concern are southwestern Weber County, southern Box Elder County, western Davis County, and northern Tooele County.
3 years ago

Multiple leads being followed up on after motorcyclist shot at passenger car, victim is stable

Witnesses reported seeing someone on a black Harley Davidson motorcycle firing rounds from a firearm at a silver passenger car.
3 years ago

Gov. Cox says he’s willing to call a special session to change Utah special election law

The announcement is a reaction to Rep. Chris Stewart's impending early resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives.
3 years ago

Congressman Chris Stewart announces resignation

Stewart cited the health of his wife and welfare of his family for ending his term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
3 years ago

Citing rising rivers, Sandy Mayor issues emergency declaration

Of particular concern is the potential for flooding in Little Cottonwood, portions of Dry Creek, Little Willow, and Big Willow Creeks.
3 years ago

Salt Lake County mayor feeling positive as watch for Memorial Day flooding begins

Highs will hit the 80s over Memorial Day weekend, and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says water crews are ready for flooding.
3 years ago

Logan declares a state of emergency over Logan River

The Mayor of Logan declared the emergency for the banks of the Logan River within the city limits. Those areas are off-limits to people other than authorized emergency personnel.
3 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell scheduled for sentencing on July 31

Sentencing for Lori Vallow Daybell will take place at the Fremont County Courthouse, and the court will stream video on YouTube.
3 years ago

American Fork Jr. High student detained after handgun found in backpack

American Fork Junior High School was placed on hold while officials determined if there was an ongoing threat.
3 years ago

Mental health and social media, a Utah child psychologist weighs in

An expert from the Huntsman Mental Health Institute dives into recent social media recommendations from the U.S. Surgeon General.
3 years ago

Southern Utah Drag Stars, ACLU, sue city of St. George

The Southern Utah Drag Stars allege that denying a permit for an April, 2023 event represents a pattern of discrimination.
3 years ago

Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs announces 2024 Senate run

Staggs has been mayor of Riverton since 2017. He lost a race against Jenny Wilson for Salt Lake County Mayor in 2020.
3 years ago

Suspect surrenders after hours-long SWAT standoff on Morgan Trout Farm

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — A suspect involved in what officials described as an hours-long standoff between the Davis County SWAT team and a suspect has ended.  The Davis County Sheriff’s Office tweeted that the suspect surrendered to officials at the Morgan Trout Farm around 2 p.m. on Wednesday The suspect surrendered peacefully just before 2 […]
3 years ago

After guilty verdicts, what’s next for Lori Vallow Daybell?

One Utah legal expert says Vallow Daybell may appeal her convictions and that she has three possible areas to focus on
3 years ago

Fatal head-on crash closes US-6 in both directions at Red Narrows

Utah Transportation officials said the crash happened about six miles east of Thistle, Utah.
3 years ago

Extending state flooding emergency, firearm restrictions, among topics for Utah special session

The OLRGC released an analysis of the expected topics to be discussed during a special session of the legislature.
3 years ago

Student found with unloaded gun at Tooele Junior High

Tooele Police said a resource officer learned about the gun from an administrator, who heard from a teacher, who heard from a student.
3 years ago

Lori Vallow Daybell trial: judge and attorneys wrangle over jury instructions

Attorneys for the defense and the state used their time in court today to clarify instructions for the Lori Vallow Daybell jury.
3 years ago

Riverton bows out of ranked choice voting as pilot program proceeds

Riverton is opting out of the ranked-choice voting pilot program in Utah. Funding and trust in government are two of the reasons.
3 years ago