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.

President Biden defends departure from ‘forever war,’ praises airlift

His speech from the White House came 24 hours after the departure of the last American aircraft from Kabul.
5 years ago

Utah Hispanic health representatives urge COVID-19 vaccine

Doctors within the Utah Hispanic community urge members to 'contribute their grain of sand' and get the COVID-19 vaccine.
5 years ago

Masks required to enter Salt Lake County Govt. Center

SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson will require masks for anybody entering the Salt Lake County Government Center near 2000 South State Street in Salt Lake City. In a letter sent to employees Monday, Mayor Wilson said this is an extension of a decision made last week that required employees at […]
5 years ago

COVID-19 in Utah: 3 day new-case count totals 3,329

Monday's new case counts of COVID-19 in Utah include totals from August 27, 28, and 29 and reflect five more deaths.
5 years ago

Soda Springs crash kills motorcyclist from West Point, Utah

The motorcycle operator was leaving a convenience store parking in Soda Springs when police said she hit a truck hauling a horse trailer.
5 years ago

RFK assassin Sirhan wins parole with support of 2 Kennedys

The decision Friday by a panel of the California Parole Board was a major victory for the 77-year-old prisoner, though it does not assure his release.
5 years ago

Utahns in Congress, governor react to explosions, 13 US deaths in Afghanistan

Utah's congressional delegation reacted with concern, and anger after US service members were killed in an explosion Kabul, Afghanistan.
5 years ago

Pleasant Grove issues boil order after detecting E. Coli in water

Pleasant Grove officials announced the boil order after test samples of water revealed the presence of E. Coli bacteria.
5 years ago

School-aged children account for nearly one quarter of new COVID cases

SALT LAKE CITY — Information released by the Utah Department of Health on Wednesday shows that 374 school-aged children are among the latest Utahns to be diagnosed with COVID-19. Another concerning number reported by health officials is the number of new cases.  Since yesterday, 1,585 additional Utahns were reported to have contracted the virus. The […]
5 years ago

President Biden warned of terror group “ISIS-K” in Tuesday speech

ISIS-K may be unfamiliar to Americans at home, but the American military and its allies have been fighting them since 2016.
5 years ago

Biden keeps to Kabul Aug. 31 deadline despite criticism

The President said the longer troops remain at the airport, the greater the risk of attacks by terror groups.
5 years ago

Teachers, staff from SLC School District recently exposed to COVID-19

The teachers and staff were exposed to COVID-19 while attending a required training at Highland High School.
5 years ago

Seeking change, family of Chad Breinholt files civil suit against WVC police

Chad Breinholt was handcuffed with hands behind his back when he was shot. West Valley City police say he'd created a dangerous situation.
5 years ago

New Utah lawsuit challenges ban on school mask mandates

A group of Utah parents is suing the state over a law that bans school districts from approving mask mandates.
5 years ago

BYU will require masks for students this fall, teachers have options

BYU students will be required to wear masks despite their vaccination status. Teachers who are fully vaccinated can remove masks to teach.
5 years ago

Brighton High resource officer attacked, student in custody

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — A student at Brighton High School was tased by parents after attacking the school’s resource officer and trying to take her gun, according to our partners at KSL TV. Lt. Dan Bartlett with Cottonwood Heights Police told KSL TV that the student was meeting with a counselor about returning to school. […]
5 years ago

Rain and clouds hamper rescue in Spanish Fork Canyon

Rescuers weren't able to search Spanish Fork Canyon via helicopters, but the injured man was able to describe his location.
5 years ago

New University of Utah President announces transition team, goals

The new University of Utah president intends to meet with representatives of all U of U communities to assess their needs and goals.
5 years ago

SLC Mayor wants mask mandate for K-6 students in city schools

The mayor's attorneys say she has the power to declare a local emergency and to issue a mask mandate. But she wants the school board on board.
5 years ago

Utah soldier admits news from Afghanistan could be hard for veterans

Sound up to hear the indepth report with Jeff Caplan’s Afternoon News!   SALT LAKE CITY — A 22-year Army veteran from Utah who’s done multiple tours in Afghanistan says today might be especially hard for veterans as they grapple with what their sacrifice meant for that country. One Master Sergeant, who spoke to KSL NewsRadio […]
5 years ago

Student stuck in Afghanistan, a Utah teacher shares concern

The student stuck in Afghanistan was traveling with her mother and three siblings when Taliban forces took control of Kabul.
5 years ago

Stewart: Biden can’t trust U.S. military chiefs, they should resign

Stewart said that President Biden can no longer trust the advice of his Secretary of Defense or his Joint Chiefs of Staff.
5 years ago

Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision

Biden spoke Monday after the planned withdrawal of American forces turned deadly at Kabul's airport as thousands tried to flee following the Taliban's swift takeover of the country.
5 years ago

US allows third COVID vaccine dose for some. Now what?

The FDA has ruled that transplant recipients and other similarly immune-compromised patients can get a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
5 years ago