Simone Seikaly

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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.

Biden clears 270-vote mark as electors affirm his victory

The voting milestone came late Monday when California electors affirmed Biden's massive 5 million-vote win last month in the nation's largest state.
3 years ago

Utah AG Reyes unable to vote as Elector, Love steps in

Former Utah Rep. Mia Love took the place of Utah AG Sean Reyes as an elector after Reyes may have been exposed to COVID-19.
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: Allergic reactions to vaccines rare, short-lived

Allergic reactions occur with numerous vaccines and experts say they are not unexpected.  
3 years ago

EXPLAINER: How do other democratic nations select leaders?

Not all democratic nations vote on individuals -- instead, some vote for parties, who will then seat national assemblies and heads of state.
3 years ago

Gunman shot by police at NYC cathedral Christmas concert

The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, mother church of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
3 years ago

US agencies investigating hacking of government networks

The US Commerce Dept. has asked the FBI and CISA to investigate, claiming it has been the victim of a data breach.
3 years ago

Follow the star to a live Nativity scene in Herriman

Following a ten-foot illuminated star in Herriman tonight will lead you to a live Nativity scene, featuring animals, soldiers and a baby.
3 years ago

Utah State University interim coach calls for investigation of racial bias

Utah State University Interim Coach Frank Maile calls for an investigation into racial bias after alleged comments made by school leadership.
3 years ago

Groundbreaking held for the Harare, Zimbabwe Temple

Groud was broken Saturday for the Harare, Zimbabwe Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
3 years ago

Trump supporters in Washington ahead of Electoral College vote

"Stop the Steal" rallies were held in D.C. Saturday, two days before the Electoral College formally elect Joe Biden as the 46th president.
3 years ago

A zoning change means another option for the homeless in SLC

Another option is coming for those experiencing homelessness in SLC. This after a zoning change at the Airport Inn, 2333 W. North Temple.
3 years ago

Charley Pride, country music superstar, dies at 86

Charley Pride, the son of sharecroppers in Mississippi who became one of country music's biggest stars has died from COVID-19. He was 86.
3 years ago

New comic book celebrates nurses as health care superheroes

Marvel celebrates 2020 heroes with a new comic book, The Vitals-True Nurse Stories, featuring stories from the Allegheny Health Network.
3 years ago

Utah defense, Jordan shine in 38-21 win over No. 21 Colorado

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Ty Jordan scored twice, including a game-sealing 66-yard TD burst, and Utah’s revamped defense forced three turnovers to help the Utes rally past No. 21 Colorado 38-21. The win by the Utes on a snowy day most likely put an end to the Buffaloes’ Pac-12 title hopes. The soon-to-be-unseated Pac-12 South […]
3 years ago

COVID-19 update: 3,692 additional positive cases, 13 more Utahns have died

More than a thousand of the 3,692 new cases of COVID-19 reported Saturday by Utah officials belonged in an earlier total, due to a server issue.
3 years ago

Hunter Biden says he’s under tax investigation

President-elect Joe Biden's son Hunter says he has learned from federal prosecutors that his tax affairs are under investigation.
3 years ago

US govt, Utah and other states bring antitrust action against Facebook

Federal regulators asked Wednesday for Facebook to be ordered to divest its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services as the U.S. government and 48 states and districts accused the company of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors.
3 years ago

US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden’s Pennsylvania win

The Supreme Court has refused to question the vote certification process in PA. The GOP concern was the constitutionality of mail-in ballots.
3 years ago

Dire prediction about restaurant closures hits home for Utah businesses

The Utah Restaurant Assoc. wants one of two things from state and national governments; allow restaurants to open fully, or pay their losses.
3 years ago

Pilot looking for I-80 driver that helped create a safe emergency landing

The pilot of a Cessna 172 says the emergency landing wouldn't have gone as smoothly if not for an attentive driver on I-80.
3 years ago

Reps Bishop and McAdams weigh in on what’s been and what’s next

Reps Bishop and McAdams examine their tenure and look to their future as they exit their positions as U.S. Representatives for Utah.
3 years ago

“Test to Stay” rapid testing program at Syracuse High leads to soft closure

Students and faculty of Syracuse High School, in Utah's Davis School District, will remain in an online-only learning mode through Dec. 18.
3 years ago

West Valley City officer, suspect, hit by car during arrest

Both a WVC police officer and a man he was trying to arrest were hit by a car on Redwood Road late Saturday night. The suspect was injured.
3 years ago

COVID-19 in Utah: Decrease in new daily cases and no new deaths to report

Data released Sunday by Utah health officials show a decrease in the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and no new deaths.
3 years ago