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.

Update: Police identify two brothers killed riding bicycles near St. George, driver charged

The cyclists, brothers from California, were in the bicycle lane during the annual Spring Tour of St. George when they were hit.
4 years ago

Once a retail giant, Kmart down to 3 stores after NJ closing

It's a far cry from the chain's heyday in the 1980s and '90s when it had more than 2,000 stores and sold product lines endorsed by Martha Stewart and former "Charlies Angel" Jaclyn Smith.
4 years ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk decides not to join Twitter’s board after all

Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal announced the news, which followed a weekend of Musk tweets suggesting changes to Twitter, including making the site ad-free.
4 years ago

14-year-old suspect in Amber Alert found with sister in SLC Park

Police said that the suspect and subject of an AMBER Alert are sisters, and that they were located in Liberty Park on Sunday,
4 years ago

Utahns can now easily track crime in their area

The new Crime in Utah dashboards from the Department of Public Safety offer tools to help residents track crime in their neighborhoods.
4 years ago

Three new laws impact Utah hunters and landowners

The bills, recently made law by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, affect Utah hunters and their ability to donate meat, use air bows, and kill big game.
4 years ago

Senate poised to confirm Jackson to Supreme Court

Three Republican senators have said they will support Jackson, who would replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires this summer.
4 years ago

Nobody in custody after shots fired near West Valley City apartment complex

An argument was captured on a Ring doorbell camera near 1595 West 3395 South early Thursday morning before gunshots were heard.
4 years ago

Michigan governor sues to secure abortion rights, vacate ban

Whitmer is also seeking to overturn a 176-year-old ban in Michigan that may take effect if the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling is vacated.
4 years ago

Americans more likely to see climate crisis as a threat after facing extreme weather

A new Gallup poll shared first with CNN found 1 in 3 Americans said they've been affected by extreme weather in the past two years, and those who had been were more likely to say the climate crisis is a threat.
4 years ago

No charges will be filed in fatal police shooting of Amir Locke, killed during no-knock warrant service

Officials announced Wednesday they are declining to file criminal charges against the officer who shot and killed 22-year-old Amir Locke.
4 years ago

Biden administration imposes new sanctions on Putin’s family, banks

The US is targeting Putin's daughters because they believe the Russian President may be hiding some of his assets with them, says an official.
4 years ago

Zoos hiding birds as avian flu spreads in North America

Nearly 23 million chickens and turkeys have already been killed across the United States to limit the spread of the virus.
4 years ago

Like your tulips, rattlesnakes choose spring to re-emerge

Rattlesnakes are found all across Utah, but when treated with a healthy amount of respect (and knowledge) it's possible to coexist with them.
4 years ago

White House to extend student loan pause through August

The student loan pause applies to more than 43 million Americans who owe $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government.
4 years ago

Man photographed ‘chugging wine’ in the US Capitol on January 6 sentenced to jail time

Riddle was also sentenced to three years of probation and will pay more than $750 in restitution for the stolen book and damage done to the building during the riot.
4 years ago

Hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in a wheelchair still under investigation

A hit-and-run over the weekend killed a 65-year-old pedestrian. Salt Lake City Police Department said it would continue to investigate.
4 years ago

President Biden: Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings

Mr. Biden's comment came after Ukraine President Zelenskyy visited Bucha, one of the towns surrounding Kyiv where Ukrainian officials say the bodies of civilians have been found.
4 years ago

Potential for strong winds as new storm moves into Utah

Crosswinds, low visibility, and dust are possible for drivers in the Tooele Valley and westward beginning Monday afternoon.
4 years ago

Tar Heels, Jayhawks enter NCAA title tilt with common roots

The storied programs heading into Monday night's NCAA men's championship game in New Orleans share stories and ties to some of the giants of the sport.
4 years ago

GameStop wants to make shares more affordable

Game Stop wants to initiate a stock split, a move that will drastically reduce the cost of one share, the company said late Thursday.
4 years ago

Utah Starbucks employees say they’ll attempt to unionize

The Utah Starbucks location hoping to unionize is joining dozens of other Starbucks across the United States doing the same thing.
4 years ago

Potential for rockslides, unstable cliff ledges affecting Utah outdoor safety

Outdoor activities in Utah can become more dangerous in spring, as water freezes and thaws and affects the safety of hiking trails.
4 years ago

President Biden taps oil reserve for 6 months to control gas prices

The White House says Biden will make the formal announcement later Thursday in remarks on his administration's plans to combat rising gas prices.
4 years ago