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.

Dr. Angela Dunn leaving Salt lake County Health for CDC

Dunn, presently the executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department announced her intent to move on Thursday
4 months ago

LISTEN: Expected road conditions for Wednesday’s drive home

  SALT LAKE CITY — The evening commute will provide another opportunity to drive in winter weather across northern Utah. This week, Mother Nature has thrown something new into the mix — the snow squall.   Snow squalls happen quickly, and they bring dangerous driving conditions to everybody who is on the road. UDOT’s Karen Crawford […]
4 months ago

LISTEN: Gov Cox discusses cell phones in classrooms

Tune in at 10:20! SALT LAKE CITY — Parents, teachers, and students across the nation are faced with the usefulness of cell phones in classrooms. They provide an easy and fast way to communicate with students, however, smartphones also offer distractions. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says his concern about social media and youth extends to […]
4 months ago

Provo City School District announces two-hour late start on Wednesday

According to a press release from the district, each school In Provo City School District will begin two hours later than normal on Wednesday.
4 months ago

SLC school board votes to close four elementaries

The Salt Lake City School District Board has approved the closure of four elementary schools in the district, passed by a close vote of 4-3 at its Jan. 9 meeting.
4 months ago

Salt Lake County moves into Code Blue, overflow centers open in West Valley, SLC

Under a new Utah law, Code Blue status requires resource centers and service providers to increase their shelter capacity by up to 35%.
4 months ago

Man working in home garage killed when trailer fell from jack

Provo police said they responded to a 911 medical call on Jan. 6, where two men were working on a trailer inside a home garage.
4 months ago

26-year-old Salt Lake woman dies in Montana crash

The Montana Highway Patrol confirmed that Katie C. Montgomery was involved in the crash on westbound I-90 on Cardwell Hill.
4 months ago

Former U.S. Senate staffer Kathryn Dahlin enters 3rd District race

According to a press release, Kathryn Dahlin worked as a legislative aide and a policy advisor in the U.S. Senate.
4 months ago

One more day to officially switch political parties in Utah

This voter switching date is important for anybody who wants to participate in the Republican caucus on March 5.
4 months ago

Police identify homicide victim found at Midvale massage parlor

The body of Yuping Jiao, a 45-year-old woman, was found on Jan. 4, 2024 at the A+ Massage parlor. An investigation into her death continues.
4 months ago

South Jordan Police investigating explosions in church parking lot

According to posts on the South Jordan Citizens Facebook page, the explosions were heard around 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2023.
4 months ago

Large unoccupied home burning in Orem, multiple units responding

The large house fire sent all Orem firefighting units, as well as those from Provo and Pleasant Grove to the scene.
4 months ago

Holiday plan for shuttles, personal vehicles in Zion National Park

Zion National Park will again offer shuttle service for its popular Zion Canyon Scenic Drive beginning Dec. 22 through Dec. 31, 2023.
4 months ago

Google settles anticompetitive lawsuit led by Utah Attorney General

By settling the lawsuit, Google will pay hundreds of millions to people who bought games from the Google Play Store between 2016 and 2023.
4 months ago

Republican forms exploratory committee for Salt Lake County mayoral race

Erin Rider says there are "politically homeless" Republicans in Salt Lake County that would vote for her for mayor.
4 months ago

Southbound I-15 closed in Orem after UHP trooper-involved crash

The I-15 closure is in place at 800 North. Drivers are advised to use an alternate route.
4 months ago

Police investigating deadly forklift accident

Rescue officials were called to the scene of the accident at 1730 North Beck Street in Salt Lake City.
4 months ago

UDOT adding eight more wrong-way driver detection systems

The wrong-way driver detection systems use radar, high-definition infrared cameras, and red "wrong way" warning signs.
4 months ago

Mouse used as “white elephant” gift in Utah County now in foster care

A mouse was brought into a Provo pet store in a small mason jar, with holes poked in the lid for breathing.
5 months ago

Heart of Hawaii’s Lahaina, scene of deadly wildfire, reopens to residents

Monday's reopened areas include Banyan Tree Park, which is home to a 150-year-old tree that burned in the fire but that is now sprouting new leaves.
5 months ago

Utah Lt. Gov. extends filing deadline for unaffiliated presidential candidates

Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson has agreed to extend the Utah filing deadline for unaffiliated presidential candidates to March 5, 2024.
5 months ago

Instagram algorithm test “is scary,” says Utah state senator

Utah State Senator Mike McKell said Instagram's algorithm isn't alone in helping to target users for unsafe content.
5 months ago

Democratic Rep. Brian King launches bid for Utah governor

King was elected to the Utah House in 2008, and though a Democratic governor is rare in Utah, King said voters want to move beyond labels.
5 months ago