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.

Deadline for REAL ID-compliant license, ID card, extended to 2025

REAL ID was established by Congress in 2005. It creates minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards.
4 years ago

Utah population update: 60K+ people have moved here since 2021

The Utah population spike noted this year is the greatest increase in 16 years. However, growth is expected to decline going forward.
4 years ago

Utah immigrant youth to benefit from new Weber State scholarship

The scholarships for Utah immigrant youth are offered through TheDream.US, which helps DREAMers get into college.
4 years ago

What to do after a fender bender while driving in snow?

The UHP said that after a fender bender in the snow, safety is the main priority. If it's safe, move to the shoulder or the next off-ramp.
4 years ago

Citing rising RSV cases, Primary Children’s delaying some surgeries

Primary Children's is delaying pre-scheduled and non-emergency procedures that would require an inpatient stay.
4 years ago

American Red Cross urges gift of time for ‘Giving Tuesday’

Giving Tuesday emphasizes a day for charitable actions after several days (Black Friday, etc.) focused on spending and buying.
4 years ago

USU President Noelle E. Cockett will step down

USU President Noelle E. Cockett has been part of the college's community for 32 years.
4 years ago

Utah one of the leading states for low levels of drunk driving

SALT LAKE CITY — Forbes Advisor has ranked American states to determine which have the highest number of drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes. Their results put Utah third in the nation for the lowest rate of drunk driving. The District of Columbia and New Jersey each ranked higher than Utah when considering this data. […]
4 years ago

How cooking food and gathering for feasts made us human

Scientists think learning to cook food was a big step for evolution, because it helped early humans fuel their bigger brains.
4 years ago

SUV winds up under semi after crash on I-80 near Mountain Dell

The crash blocked morning traffic that was headed eastbound on I-80 in Parley's, but there were no injuries.
4 years ago

Construction workers injured after explosion at SLC Int’l Airport

No passengers were near the explosion at a construction site of the SLC airport, according to a spokeswoman.
4 years ago

3-year-old Hurricane child no longer missing says DPS

Hurricane police reported that the missing 3-year-old was likely with his non-custodial parents, Steven C. Giles and Wacey Giles.
4 years ago

Judge awards Petito family $3 million in wrongful death lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed that Brian Laundrie intentionally killed Gabby Petito. The Petito family was seeking money to cover the cost of funeral expenses.
4 years ago

Sens. Lee and Romney on different sides of advancing Respect for Marriage Act

The 67-32 vote allows the legislation to advance. If it were to pass, the RFMA would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and add safeguards for same-sex and interracial marriage.
4 years ago

Utah lawmakers say AG should fight legal challenge to abortion ban

State lawmakers signaled their willingness to fight a legal challenge to an abortion ban in Utah by asking the attorney general to write an amicus brief.
4 years ago

One person injured after SUV crashes into Roy salon

Roy police said the elderly driver of the SUV seemed confused after hitting the salon, but was uninjured in the crash.
4 years ago

GOP Sen. Scott mounts long-shot bid to unseat McConnell

The challenge against McConnel by Sen. Rick Scott is rare and comes after Republicans failed to win back the majority.
4 years ago

Three Utah senators encourage Gov. DeSantis to run for president

Sen. Dan McCay, Sen. Todd Weiler, and Sen. Mike McKell join dozens of other Utah lawmakers in encouraging DeSantis.
4 years ago

Special election to replace Sen. Gene Davis after sexual harassment allegations

Utah Democrats are holding a special election to replace Sen. Gene Davis who is retiring early after allegations of sexual harassment from a former intern. 
4 years ago

Park City Mountain Resort announces earlier opening day

Park City Mountain Resort said the Nov. 16 opening is the earliest the mountain has opened since 1996.
4 years ago

Man arrested in connection to shooting in a 7-11 parking lot in Millcreek

The shooting at a 7-11 happened early Friday morning, between a group of people who'd been inside the store.
4 years ago

Missing Spanish Fork teens found safe in Murray

The Utah County Sheriff's office says the teens were spotted by police with the Utah Transit Authority.
4 years ago

Demolition begins on construction site destroyed by fire in Sugar House

As demolition begins after a large construction fire in Sugar House, several nearby businesses remain closed.
4 years ago

Utah Senate Minority Caucus announces 2022 leadership

The leadership described the Senate Minority Caucus as having a responsibility to give voice to underrepresented populations in Utah.
4 years ago