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.

Democrat Cunningham concedes to US Sen. Tillis in North Carolina

Democrat Cal Cunningham has conceded to incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in North Carolina. Tillis leads Cunningham by 94,500 votes.
6 years ago

Pres. Trump fires Esper as Pentagon chief

President Trump says has fired Defense Sec. Mark Esper. Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will serve as acting secretary.
6 years ago

One person found dead after Ogden house fire

Officials responding to an Ogden house fire on Sunday say they found the body of a man inside the home. He has not yet been identified.
6 years ago

U of U will test all 32,000 students for COVID-19 before Thanksgiving break

University of Utah officials say they will test all 32,000 students for COVID-19 before the Thanksgiving break.
6 years ago

Winter storm approaches Utah

The National Weather Service issues winter weather advisories for the Tooele and Salt Lake Valleys of northern Utah, lasting through late Monday morning.
6 years ago

Romney calls for nation to ‘get behind’ Biden, says he has seen “no evidence of voter fraud”

On Sunday, Sen. Mitt Romney said he's seen no evidence of voter fraud in the 2020 Presidential election, and that implying such could be "destructive."
6 years ago

COVID-19 in Utah: Officials report rising numbers in hospitalizations, 7-day rolling average

Utah health officials reported that one more Utahn has died of COVID-19, and the rolling 7-day average for positive cases and hospitalization rates are up.
6 years ago

EXPLAINER: Why AP called the 2020 election for Joe Biden

On Saturday, The Associated Press declared Joe Biden the victor after he garnered Pennsylvania's 20 electoral votes, which pushed him over the 270 electoral vote threshold needed to win.
6 years ago

‘This isn’t over!’: Trump supporters protest apparent Biden win

Hundreds and in some cases thousands of Pres. Trump supporters protested at state capitols across the country on Saturday.
6 years ago

Latest tally has Burgess Owens ahead by 688 votes in 4th District race

Burgess Owens' lead on Saturday is the latest flip in a tally that has gone back and forth between the two candidates since November 3, election night.
6 years ago

US sets record for cases amid election battle over virus

The United States set another record for daily confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, as several states posted all-time highs,
6 years ago

Trump backers demand Michigan vote center ‘Stop the count!’

Dozens of supporters of President Trump chanting "Stop the count!" descended on a vote-tallying center in Detroit angry over the undecided election.
6 years ago

Wisconsin trooper stops driver hauling snowmobile atop car

The Wisconsin State Patrol stopped a driver recently who was transporting a snowmobile on the roof of his Toyota Corolla. Sideways.
6 years ago

Cases of COVID-19 in children on rise, with highest 1-week spike yet

Rising case counts of COVID-19 in children during the last week of October is cause for concern says the American Academy of Pediatrics.
6 years ago

2 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack, authorities say

At least one person was killed and 15 others wounded in Vienna after gunmen opened fire on people enjoying a last evening out before a COVID-19 lockdown.
6 years ago

Arrest made after deadly shooting of teen at Elko McDonald’s

Police say they now have a man in custody accused of shooting a teen employee through the drive-thru window of an Elko, Nevada McDonald's.
6 years ago

UTAH COUNTY: One person injured at large Halloween party, organizers may face fines

One person was injured at a large Halloween party near Utah Lake Saturday night, an event which organizers said had been canceled.
6 years ago

US Marshals find 27 missing children in Virginia

Originally Published: 01 NOV 20 14:51 ET Updated: 01 NOV 20 16:14 ET (CNN) — A rescue operation in Virginia resulted in the recovery of 27 missing children, according to the US Department of Justice. Deputy US Marshals led the five-day effort dubbed “Operation Find Our Children.” They collaborated with the agency’s Fugitive Task Force, […]
6 years ago

BYU routs Western Kentucky 41-10 for 7-0 start, advances in polls

The BYU Cougars are on a roll, toppling Western Kentucky on Saturday night and jumping into the top ten in polling on Sunday.
6 years ago

Halloween across Utah: 2020

It looks like fun and creativity were the hallmarks of Halloween 2020 in Utah!
6 years ago

National public health officials urge a “new approach” to Utah testing

Two national leaders in the fight against COVID-19 were in Utah on Saturday suggesting a new testing strategy that involves more focus on hot spots.
6 years ago

Update: Investigation continues after explosion at South Jordan home

A fire and explosion were reported at a South Jordan home Saturday afternoon. Initial reports say one person was at the home at the time.
6 years ago

Tupperware profits soar as pandemic shut-ins store leftovers

One of the latest "it" brands? Tupperware! Five decades and a pandemic after the company's first glory days, people are rediscovering burpable food storage.
6 years ago

Olympus, Taylorsville High Schools move online; Kearns football is over

Students at Olympus and Taylorsville High Schools will be attending classes online for two weeks after COVID-19 cases met or exceeded 15 cases.
6 years ago