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.

‘Stray’ cat video game brings some benefits to real cats

Gamers who are playing 'Stray" are also helping fundraising platforms raise money for local animal shelters.
4 years ago

US to declare health emergency over monkeypox outbreak

The announcement will free up federal money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body.
4 years ago

UPDATE: Suspicious package near TRAX lines cleared

A suspicious package was found near TRAX lines on 1700 South and 185 West. A bus bridge was established for several hours before the package was cleared.
4 years ago

Passenger in Salt Lake facing charges after Virgin Atlantic flight disruption

The Virgin Atlantic passenger was accused of assaulting a fellow passenger and crew members, before he was restrained on the plane.
4 years ago

Four current, former Louisville police officers federally charged in Breonna Taylor’s death

The officers were charged with civil rights offenses, unlawful conspiracies, unconstitutional use of force and obstruction offenses.
4 years ago

Restrictions on golf courses, non-functional grass among Washington County strict water rules

The new Washington County water ordinances also ask residents and businesses to use secondary, or untreated water for outdoor use when available.
4 years ago

Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’

The Infowars host acknowledged that it was irresponsible of him to push the false claims that the attack didn't happen.
4 years ago

Primary takeaways: Abortion backlash in Kansas, Greitens’ collapse

Kansas rejected a measure making it easier to restrict abortion, and MIssouri voters repudiated a former governor seeking a Senate seat.
4 years ago

AI made these stunning images. Here’s why experts are worried

(CNN) — A million bears walking on the streets of Hong Kong. A strawberry frog. A cat made out of spaghetti and meatballs. These are just a few of the text descriptions that people have fed to cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems in recent weeks, which these systems — notably OpenAI’s DALL-E 2 and Google Research’s […]
4 years ago

Who is behind the slow down “grandmas at play” signs in Salt Lake?

If you see a sign reading "slow down, Grandmas at play," you'll know you've seen the work of SLC Councilman Alejandro Puy.
4 years ago

Premier Protein, Glucerna among dozens of nutrition products recalled

The recall is over possible contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii, a bacteria that can be found in dry goods and sewer water.
4 years ago

SB State street still closed after natural gas leak in Salt Lake City

The leak was caused when a construction worker nicked a gas line according to Jacobsen Construction. No injuries have been reported.
4 years ago

After fatal hit and run, SLC police looking for gold SUV

The fatal hit and run is the 19th traffic related fatality in Salt Lake City in 2022. Police are lookin for a gold Suburban or Yukon.
4 years ago

In the American West, plumes of wildfire smoke are reaching new heights

The news about increasing wildfire plumes comes from atmospheric science researchers at the University of Utah.
4 years ago

How to help kids maintain a healthy body image in the digital age

Body image issues can arise in kids as young as 3 years of age. A psychiarist joins Dave and Dujanovic to offer insight.
4 years ago

Fed unleashes another big rate hike in bid to curb inflation

The Fed's move will hike its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, to its highest level since 2018.
4 years ago

Suspect identified in Centerville arson case, victims released from hospital

The suspect in the Centerville arson is a 37-year-old man from Salt Lake. He faces multiple charges including aggravated attempted murder.
4 years ago

Fire at Orem Temple reported by freeway drivers, neighbors

The fire at the construction site of the Orem Temple was limited to one room on the third floor, Orem firefighters said.
4 years ago

Bicyclist dies after he was hit by a car on University Parkway in Orem

Witnesses told Orem police that the bicycle rider was first hit by a car, and then fell into traffic. An investigation continues.
4 years ago

Utahns and credit card debt – one expert says it’s unsustainable

A survey by WalletHub shows Utah at number 18 for states in America when it comes to the amount of credit card debt carried by residents.
4 years ago

Russia to drop out of International Space Station after 2024

Russia's space chief says the country will opt out of the International Space Station after 2024 and focus on building its own orbiting outpost.
4 years ago

Time is of the essence for North Ogden food pantry, Tri-City Exchange

The founder of Tri-City Exchange says $600,000 stands between him and folding the property into a not-for-profit.
4 years ago

Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction hailed by 1/6 committee

Bannon was charged in a two-count indictment: for refusing to appear for a deposition, and refusing to provide subpoenaed documents.
4 years ago

Satellite images from NASA show water loss at Lake Mead since 2000

NASA noted that water levels at Lake Mead currently stand at the lowest since April 1937 when it was originally filled.
4 years ago