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.

Pres. Trump leaves hospital briefly to greet supporters outside

President Trump declared, "I get it," in a message to the nation before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade.
6 years ago

President Nelson announces sites for six new temples

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build six new temples, including another in Utah. The announcement was made by President Russell M. Nelson during his concluding remarks at the 190th Semiannual General Conference of the church. The new temples will be in the following locations: Tarawa, Kiribati Port […]
6 years ago

Regal Cinemas may shut down theaters across the US this week

The parent company of Regal Cinemas considers temporarily closing theatres in the wake of news that the release of the new James Bond film is on hold.
6 years ago

Nevada dam changes give rare trout new life 115 years later

U.S. and tribal officials are celebrating completion of a $34 million fish bypass system at a Nevada dam that will allow threatened trout to return to some of their native spawning grounds for the first time in more than a century.
6 years ago

Grim milestone: California wildfires surpass 4 million acres

Deadly wildfires in California have burned more than 4 million acres (6,250 square miles) this year, a new record for the most acres burned in a single year.
6 years ago

Another day of 1K+ COVID-19 numbers for Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — On Sunday, Utah health officials reported the second highest number of additional cases of COVID-19 since they began reporting these numbers. The additional 1,393 cases reported by the Utah Department of Health today bring the state’s total to 77,618 positive cases. The rolling 7-day average of positive cases is up to […]
6 years ago

Doctors: Pres. Trump’s blood oxygen level dropped twice recently

At a Sunday news conference updating Pres. Trump's health, doctors said his blood oxygen level dropped twice in recent days, but he has continued to improve.
6 years ago

Pres. Trump said to be improving but next 48 hours ‘critical’

The White House chief of staff says President Donald Trump went through a "very concerning" period Friday and the next 48 hours "will be critical in terms of his care" as he battles the coronavirus at a military hospital.
6 years ago

UPDATE: Lava Ridge Fire starts in Washington County, leaving many without power

Multiple agencies are on the scene of the Lava Ridge Fire in Washington County, northeast of Ivins and about three miles north of St. George. 
6 years ago

New park bench provides a suicide prevention message, and a place to rest

An Illinois park now has a very special bench, with a message intending to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention.
6 years ago

AP FACT CHECK: A review of claims made during the presidential debate

The Associated Press provides a review of claims made during the presidential debate.
6 years ago

Commission agrees to 12 feet between candidates at VP debate in Utah

The commission determining seating arrangements for the Vice Presidential debate in Utah on Wed. Oct. 7, has agreed to a distance of 12-feet apart.
6 years ago

GOP seeks to curtail Senate work, but not Barrett hearings

Senate Republicans want to cancel legislative work until Oct. 19, but Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Supreme Court confirmation hearings are set to begin Oct. 12.
6 years ago

Chiefs-Patriots game off amid report Newton has COVID-19

The NFL has postponed this week's game between New England and the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs after positive COVID-19 tests on both teams.
6 years ago

Chris Christie tests positive for Covid-19

Via Twitter on Saturday, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie reported he has tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago

SLC School District defends online-only classes after remarks by Lt. Gov.

The SLC School District has defended its school reopening plan (online-only classes) after the decision was questioned during a gubernatorial debate.
6 years ago

NBA fan shares virtual fan experience cheering ‘Orlando Bubble’ from home

Originally Published: 29 SEP 20 18:38 ET Click here for updates on this story San Francisco, CA (KPIX) — With no fans in the stands, the NBA is harnessing technology like never before. Playing in the Orlando Bubble is a whole new game for the basketball players and their fans. Jake Glenn could not wait […]
6 years ago

NYC elections board says nearly 100,000 Brooklyn voters received wrong ballot return envelopes

Elections officials in Brooklyn, NY blame a third party vendor for an address mistake on envelopes sent to 100,000 voters.
6 years ago

Mom warns parents after toddler nearly lost eyesight from playing with squirting bath toys

An Illinois mother wants other parents to be aware of a problem that nearly caused her child to lose an eye: it involves mold in bath toys.
6 years ago

California residents again face fire anguish as homes burn

No. California's wine country was blanketed by fire again Monday as strong winds fanned flames in the already scorched region.
6 years ago

Trump, Biden prepare to debate at a time of mounting crises

The first debate between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden looms as a milestone in an American election year like no other.
6 years ago

Feds to ship millions of tests in bid to reopen K-12 schools

Pres. Trump has announced the shipment of millions of rapid coronavirus tests to states this week. He is urging governors to use them to reopen schools.
6 years ago

Military suicides up as much as 20% in COVID era

Military suicides have increased by as much as 20% this year compared to the same period in 2019, and some incidents of violent behavior have spiked.
6 years ago

American Library Association compiles “most censored” book list

The American Library Association compiled a list of the 100 books most subjected to censorship in the last decade.
6 years ago