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.

Gov Cox: J&J vaccine should be available in Utah this week

An FDA committee unanimously recommended an emergency use authorization for the Johnson and Johnson vaccine on Saturday.
5 years ago

Jared Nicol, Hildale council member, jailed on suspicion of stalking

Court documents show that Jared Nicol blocked the driveway of his ex-wife's home on Wednesday and then followed her for miles.
5 years ago

Utah officials confirm vaccine webpage “error” that allowed those not eligible to sign up

Approximately 7,000 uneligible people made appointments which will be cancelled over the next 24-hours.
5 years ago

Suspect in Provo officer-involved shooting identified

Police say the suspect was booked upon his released from the hospital and booked on suspicion of felony discharge of a firearm.
5 years ago

Sand Ridge Jr. High parents want clarification after librarian used racist phrase

The Weber School District says they spoke with a teacher who read aloud a derogatory phrase to Sand Ridge students, and that the matter is settled.
6 years ago

Tiger Woods seriously injured in California car crash

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says Woods was alone in the vehicle and had to be extricated from it Tuesday.
6 years ago

Delta flight makes emergency landing at Salt Lake International Airport

The Delta flight took off from Atlanta on Monday and was bound for Seattle when it experienced engine trouble and had to land.
6 years ago

Bail reform becomes legislative spotlight in Utah once again

Three county attorneys in Utah say that bail reform passed in 2020 is working, but a replacement bill is gaining steam.
6 years ago

Sandy Fire offers clinical help to firefighters after difficult calls

The focus on mental health by Sandy Fire is a relatively new approach in handling the stress of the most difficult calls.
6 years ago

Hundreds of snowpeople at the Utah Capitol with climate change plea

Organizers are asking Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) to help them "put a price on carbon," which they say is a path toward climate change.
6 years ago

COVID-19 hospitalizations are dropping steadily in Utah

But one doctor with Intermountain Healthcare says decreasing COVID-19 hospitalizations isn't a cue to ease up on social distancing or masks.
6 years ago

No injuries after a train derailed in Millard County on Saturday

Union Pacific said dozens of cars derailed in the accident on Saturday and that cleanup of the area continues today.
6 years ago

Microearthquake reported northwest of Magna, no damage or injuries

The microearthquake registered 2.3 in magnitude and was located roughly two miles from the large earthquake that hit Magna on March 18, 2020.
6 years ago

Three-vehicle accident on Mountain View Corridor sends one to hospital

West Jordan City police say a red-light-runner caused the accident on Mountain View Corridor, and that everyone involved was wearing a seat belt.
6 years ago

Debris falls from plane during emergency landing near Denver

The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that the Boeing 777-200 returned to the Denver International Airport after experiencing a right-engine failure shortly after takeoff.
6 years ago

Poll: Most Utahns wouldn’t change name of Dixie State University

The poll comes at the same time that the Utah House of Representatives passed a bill that starts the name-change process.
6 years ago

Utah Board of Higher Ed. names interim University of Utah President

Dr. Michael L. Good has served as CEO of University of Utah Health since August 2018. He also serves as Dean of the UofU School of Medicine.
6 years ago

Bill would create firearm safety pilot program in Utah schools

Bill sponsor, Rep. Rex Shipp, says this kind of class would be helpful for students who may not have grown up with firearm safety.
6 years ago

Legislation would limit governor’s emergency powers

The Senate bill would limit a governor's emergency powers, including whether he/she could extend previously issued emergency orders.
6 years ago

Lawsuit filed after what police call a road-rage-shooting in Lehi

The plaintiffs, two of whom were shot, seek $25 million. They allege battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.
6 years ago

Utah County mask-maker fighting against Chinese competitors, and losing

The Utah County owner of Pura Vida has millions of n95 masks for sale but is underbid by Chinese businesses at every turn.
6 years ago

Woman identified after falling to her death at Antelope Island State Park

Samantha Weigel was reported missing by friends and family after failing to meet at a designated time at Antelope Island State Park.
6 years ago

Utah vaccinations top 500,000, while hospitalizations decreasing

The new number of Utah vaccinations represents 11,811 vaccinations administered since Friday.
6 years ago

No sign of missing woman who was kidnapped in Kearns 1 week ago

The search for a missing woman from Kearns has moved to hospitals in neighboring states. Police said Wyoming is of particular interest.
6 years ago