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.

Deli owner and loved community member, Tony Caputo, has died at age 72

Tony Caputo opened his deli across from Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City a quarter-century ago.
5 years ago

Suspect in Denny’s stabbing attack charged with multiple felonies

Joshua Oropeza, age 21, was charged with attempted murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and assault for the March 5 stabbing attack.
5 years ago

Senate confirms Merrick Garland to be US attorney general

Garland was confirmed with a strong bipartisan vote, placing the widely-respected judge in the post as President Biden vows to restore the Justice Department's reputation for independence.
5 years ago

Giovanni Pangan, Philippines mission president, dies of heart attack

Mission President Giovanni Pangan died Tuesday in the Philippines. A heart attack is the suspected cause of the 48-year-old's death.
5 years ago

Trouble finding a Utah vaccine location? You’re not alone

The answer to finding a Utah vaccine location may be as simple as remembering to click one of three links at the beginning of the process.
5 years ago

Family announces they’ll say goodbye to Dixie, a dog burned for revenge

Dixie's injuries are extensive according to her family, and that the remainder of her life would consist of constant visits to the vet.
5 years ago

Kids help thwart a fire in their neighbor’s Salt Lake City garage

The owner believes the fire would have burned longer and did more damage if the kids hadn't noticed smoke and jumped to action.
5 years ago

Much loved St. George runner dies after 10-year fight with cancer

Debbie Zockoll died March 1 surrounded by her family at her death. The St. George resident leaves behind a long legacy of teaching and caring.
5 years ago

Utah COVID-19 trends continue downward, vaccinations notable exception

Aside from the vaccination rate, hospitalizations for COVID-19, new cases, and percent of positive tests are on a steady decline in Utah.
5 years ago

Water rescue called after semi ends up in Jordan River Canal

The water rescue team, with the Salt Lake City Fire Department, was able to safely rescue the driver from the cab of the truck.
5 years ago

Saturday’s high temperature in Salt Lake City ties a record

And while the sunshine is welcomed by many, it doesn't help the snowpack that leads to agricultural and residential use in the summer.
5 years ago

NB-15 closed near St. George after motorcyclist hit ladder

The injured motorcyclist required life flight, and the northbound lanes of I-15 near St. George were closed for a time.
5 years ago

Family responds after DA ruling in officer-involved shooting of Pena-Valencia

The Salt Lake County DA ruled that an officer was not justified in the shooting, but also that no charges will be pursued against the officer.
5 years ago

Stabbing victims recovering, suspect in jail, after fight at Denny’s

The stabbing suspect was released from juvenile parole in August of 2020 according to police, after a similar incident involving a knife.
5 years ago

Dave & Dujanovic: Officer Mike Criddle, a stolen identity, lives in chaos

Officer Mike Criddle took a months-long leave after police said someone impersonating his wife made racist comments online.
5 years ago

Live Mic: No baby boom in December, after nine months of lockdown?

It was almost assumed that the pandemic would lead to a baby boom right about now. But that hasn't happened, at least not yet.
5 years ago

Joint effort leads to agencies finding 150 missing children

U.S. Marshals said at least two of the missing children were identified as possible victims of human trafficking.
5 years ago

Charges filed in shooting of Provo officers — investigation continues

Officer John Oseguera was seriously injured in the shooting, and as this was an officer-involved incident, an investigation continues.
5 years ago

President Biden: US will be able to vaccinate all adults by end of May

The announcement comes as the White House looks to speed the production of the single-dose J&J vaccine and accelerate the nation's plans to reach "herd immunity"
5 years ago

Dixie bill advances through the legislative process

SALT LAKE CITY — A bill that allows for more public input on Dixie State University’s name change passed out of the Senate Education Committee Monday afternoon. It’s a substitute bill in relation to the original bill. The bill that passed today creates a process for the university, its students, faculty and local community to […]
5 years ago

Trump calls for GOP unity, repeats falsehood about election loss

The former president told those attending the Conservative Political Action Conference that he is not starting a new party.
5 years ago

African Gray parrot still missing – Bluffdale owners offer reward

Echo is a much-loved African Gray parrot and has been missing for weeks. There's a substantial reward to anybody that finds her.
5 years ago

Trump to tell CPAC crowd the ‘incredible journey’ is ‘far from over’

In his first public comments since leaving the White House, Mr. Trump plans to target President Biden on immigration and opening schools.
5 years ago

Layton Utah Temple progress revealed in new photos

Construction work has moved to the third floor of the Layton Utah Temple. And work will soon begin on the familiar steeples.
5 years ago