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.

Hit and run suspect eludes police, but was finally taken into custody

Police began chasing Jesse Ulibarri in Millcreek and stopped when he rolled a stolen vehicle near 1300 South and I-15.
5 years ago

Refugee foster care program for Afghan kids ramping up in Utah

The Refugee Foster Care program is one of only a few in the United States, and the only program that does this work in Utah.
5 years ago

‘Power of the Dog’ tops Oscar nominations with 12; ‘Dune’ nabs 10

Campion's film landed a leading 12 nominations, including nods for best picture, best director and all of its top actors.
5 years ago

Utah’s Nathan Chen delivers record short program to begin Olympic pursuit

American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics.
5 years ago

IRS halts plan to require facial recognition for logging in to user accounts

The reversal comes as tax season is underway and hints at public discomfort around the expanded use of facial recognition technology.
5 years ago

One person reported dead as authorities respond to shooting at Washington state supermarket, officials say

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives confirmed to CNN it received a call for assistance for an active shooter situation at the store.
5 years ago

Utah in the top ten for “most stressed states”

The study authors looked at Utah air quality, CO2 emissions, the number of parks, the cost of living index, and the rate of suicide, in deciding their stressed rankings.
5 years ago

U.S. airborne infantry troops arrive in Poland amid tensions

President Joe Biden has ordered the deployment of 1,700 soldiers to Poland amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
5 years ago

Gun salutes mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee year

The monarch does not celebrate the anniversary because it's also the anniversary of her father's death. Public celebrations are scheduled for June.
5 years ago

Frontier offers $3B for Spirit low-cost airline, could create 5th largest airline

The Spirit Frontier combo is valued at $6.6 billion when accounting for the assumption of debt and other liabilities.
5 years ago

Utah officials pause rapid antigen tests for COVID-19, cite discrepancy

The rapid testing pause comes after a large discrepancy between positive and negative results as compared to nasal swap testing.
5 years ago

Utah couple killed in car accident while on vacation in Hawaii

BYU Law confirmed the death of a Utah couple, attorney Rebecca van Uitert and doctor Jason Howell, in a head-on collision in Hawaii.
5 years ago

Utah religious leaders say mental health of clergy is a priority

Religious leaders in Utah say their clergy members have the same access to mental health services as their congregants.
5 years ago

Stabbing suspect sought by Salt Lake City police

The stabbing suspect, 46-year-old Daniel Etherington, should be considered armed and dangerous.
5 years ago

Biden sending more troops to Europe amid Ukraine tension

Biden has said he will not put American troops in Ukraine to fight any Russian incursion, although the United States is supplying Ukraine with weapons to defend itself.
5 years ago

Romney, Lee throw support behind tax credit for families expecting a child

The "Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act" is being co-sponsored by several Republican lawmakers.
5 years ago

Dolly Parton, Eminem, Lionel Richie among Rock Hall nominees

They also include Rage Against the Machine, Pat Benatar, Dionne Warwick, Judas Priest, and Beck. This year's class will be announced in May.
5 years ago

Washington’s NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

The new name was unveiled 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans and under fresh pressure from sponsors.
5 years ago

Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5

The move could open the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots by early March.
5 years ago

Warming car thefts are – you guessed it – on the rise

Salt Lake City police report that 35 vehicles that were left running without supervision were stolen in January.
5 years ago

BREAKING: The Utah National Guard will assist long-term care facilities

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health has requested help from the Utah National Guard’s COVID-19 Joint Task Force, and the help is coming. The Task Force has been activated, which means 50 service members will be deployed to help at long-term care facilities across the state of Utah. “Utah National Guard members […]
5 years ago

Tom Brady retires after 22 seasons, 7 Super Bowl titles

Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career.
5 years ago

Free Fare February begins for all Utah Transit Authority travel

Free Fare February is intended to introduce more people to public transit in Utah, and includes all modes of travel offered by UTA.
5 years ago

Federal judge rejects plea agreement in hate crime case for Ahmaud Arbery killer, Travis McMichael

In early January, Gregory and Travis McMichael, along with William Bryan, were convicted in state court of murder in Arbery's death.
5 years ago