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.

U.S. Army leading investigation of sexual assault near University of Utah

An investigative unit of the U.S. Army is now in charge of an investigation into a sexual assault that occurred near the campus of the University of Utah
6 years ago

UPDATE: Search suspended for Park City hiker in Idaho

A search has been suspended for a missing Park City woman, Fern L. Baird, described as an experienced hiker last seen near Ketchum.
6 years ago

Early vote total exceeds 2016; GOP chips at Dems’ advantage

The number of people voting early in the presidential election surpasses those who voted early during all of 2016. And while Democrats have dominated early voting, Republicans are narrowing the gap.
6 years ago

National Weather Service issues strong wind warning across Wasatch Front

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory and a high wind warning for portions of northern Utah, beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday.
6 years ago

Navajo Nation: No new COVID-19 deaths for 5th day in row

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo Nation health officials report 64 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 but no additional deaths for the fifth consecutive day. The latest figures released Saturday night bring the total number of cases to 11,217 with the known death toll remaining at 574. Tribal health officials said 121,274 people on the […]
6 years ago

1,765 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Utah on Sunday

Utah health officials reported 1,765 new cases of COVID-19 in Utah on Sunday, and an additional 4 deaths (one of them, a young person between ages 15-24.)
6 years ago

Cougars move up in the polls after Wilson leads BYU past Texas State 52-14

After beating Texas State on Saturday, BYU football moves up in the national polls.
6 years ago

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Mon

The Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward and expected final confirmation on Monday.
6 years ago

Murray police investigating shots fired outside business

Officials with the Murray City Police Department say an investigation continues after a woman was shot outside a smoke shop on Saturday.
6 years ago

Weber County Sheriff’s deputy on leave after fatal shooting in Huntsville

A suspect is dead and a Weber County Sheriff's deputy is on leave after a fatal shooting in Huntsville.
6 years ago

Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme Court

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she'll vote to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, giving crucial support for Pres. Trump's Supreme Court nominee before a final vote expected Monday.
6 years ago

Facebook demands academics disable ad-targeting data tool

Academics and others have rallied behind New York University researchers challenging Facebook about collecting data on political ads targeting the site.
6 years ago

East Canyon Park becomes Utah’s 14th dark sky park

East Canyon State Park in Morgan, Utah, has become Utah's 14th area to earn the designation as a dark sky park.
6 years ago

Understanding this beetle armor may lead to tougher airplanes, buildings

Scientists say the armor of a seemingly indestructible beetle offers clues for designing stronger planes and buildings.
6 years ago

Utah’s 7-day average for positive COVID-19 cases hits 15%–the highest to date

On Wednesday Utah health officials reported the highest-ever 7-day rolling average for positive cases of COVID-19, reaching over 15%.
6 years ago

Plan to retrieve Titanic radio spurs debate on human remains

A company's plan to retrieve the Titanic's radio has sparked a debate over whether the famous shipwreck still holds human remains.
6 years ago

Is Facebook really ready for the 2020 election?

Is Facebook ready for the United States 2020 Election ? Experts and even some of its own employees have their doubts.
6 years ago

Hostage situation in Tooele ends with fatal officer-involved shooting

A man is dead and a woman injured after an hours-long standoff that ended early Sunday morning with a fatal officer-involved shooting in Tooele.
6 years ago

UPDATES: Range Fire and Fire Canyon fire

The Range Fire in Utah County remains at 1,500 acres on Sunday morning and a major highway through Provo Canyon remains closed.
6 years ago

University of Utah alerts students to reported sex assault

University of Utah police reported a sexual assault on campus which took place late Saturday afternoon. They have a vehicle and suspect description, and are asking for the public's help.
6 years ago

Range Fire leads to Provo Canyon closure and evacuations

Evacuations near the mouth of Provo Canyon are called as the Range Fire increases to 1,500 acres.
6 years ago

Organizers exhort women to vote for change at US rallies

Thousands of mostly young women in masks are rallying in the nation's capital and other U.S. cities, exhorting voters to oppose President Donald Trump and his fellow Republican candidates in the Nov. 3 elections.
6 years ago

‘There’s a lemur!’ 5-year-old helps crack SF Zoo theft case

San Francisco police say a 5-year-old boy helped recapture this endangered Lemur, who went missing from the San Francisco Zoo. A man is under arrest.
6 years ago

Two new fire starts in northern Utah on Saturday

Two new fire starts flared up in northern Utah on Saturday, one, a brush fire near Park City, the second, a brush fire in Orem.
6 years ago