Simone Seikaly

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Website: http://www.staging.kslnewsradio.com

Simone Seikaly is a veteran reporter, anchor and producer at KSL NewsRadio, but these days, she's best known as a digital content producer. Contact her at sseikaly@ksl.com.

Extending state flooding emergency, firearm restrictions, among topics for Utah special session

The OLRGC released an analysis of the expected topics to be discussed during a special session of the legislature.
12 months ago

Student found with unloaded gun at Tooele Junior High

Tooele Police said a resource officer learned about the gun from an administrator, who heard from a teacher, who heard from a student.
12 months ago

Lori Vallow Daybell trial: judge and attorneys wrangle over jury instructions

Attorneys for the defense and the state used their time in court today to clarify instructions for the Lori Vallow Daybell jury.
12 months ago

Riverton bows out of ranked choice voting as pilot program proceeds

Riverton is opting out of the ranked-choice voting pilot program in Utah. Funding and trust in government are two of the reasons.
12 months ago

Sandy resident builds retention wall to keep possible flooding at bay

SANDY, Utah — Some of the people preparing for possible flooding in Utah live along Little Willow Creek in Sandy, and our news partners at KSL TV were the first to report that one of these residents took a bigger step than placing sandbags along the creek and hoping for the best.  After KSL TV’s […]
1 year ago

PornHub blocks users in Utah, cites state’s age verification law

In a video statement, PornHub said they don't believe that age verification is the best way to keep Utah minors safe.
1 year ago

Despite flooding, Garden City thankful for the ice still on Bear Lake

Despite issuing a state of emergency due to flooding, Mayor Mike Leonhardt told KSL hat things in Garden City could be worse.
1 year ago

Charges filed in Salt Lake County against longtime elementary teacher

According to charging documents, the teacher told Salt Lake City Police that he had been teaching elementary school for 19 years.
1 year ago

How an MLB stadium could help bid for another Utah winter olympics

Utah organizers say they're intrigued by the possible uses of an MLB stadium for the Winter Olympic Games. "It's never been done before."
1 year ago

Tears for her sister but not her children, at the murder trial of Lori Vallow Daybell

Lori Vallow Daybell's sister, Summer Shiflet, was in tears for much of her testimony on Tuesday. But not many tears from Lori.
1 year ago

Target, other stores, offering deals to recycle old car seats

To avoid adding to the landfill, consider trading in or recycling car seats that no longer fit your child.
1 year ago

The Great Utah Shake Out is today, are you ready?

During The Great Utah Shake Out, cities will test emergency equipment and residents are asked to "drop, take cover, and hold on."
1 year ago

Chad Daybell looked for home for childfree couple, testimony reveals

According to testimony, Chad Daybell emailed a realty office on November 8, 2019, three days after he married Lori Vallow Daybell.
1 year ago

Emigration Creek under flood advisory, residents asked for vigilance

A flood advisory remains in place for Emigration Creek, extending from Emigration Canyon to 1300 East and 2100 South in Sugar House.
1 year ago

Power restored for nearly 6,000 customers in Salt Lake City

In a tweet, the agency said it's investigating the cause, and expects the power to be restored by 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
1 year ago

Sugar House Park reopened to vehicles

Before the county closed Sugar House Park to cars, hundreds of volunteers were near the duck pond filling sandbags.
1 year ago

Salt Lake County Mayor issues state of emergency after spring runoff

The announcement follows a similar declaration by Mayor Erin Mendenhall for the Salt Lake City and Emigration Canyon Metro Township.
1 year ago

Mayor issues emergency order after Sugar House flooding

Warm temperatures have contributed to flooding issues in Salt Lake County prompting evacuations for residents in Sugar House Wednesday.
1 year ago

Testimony ends early on the third day of Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Though brief, jurors heard testimony about guns thought to be suspicious and a phone call between Lori Vallow Daybell and Chad Daybell.
1 year ago

Explosion in Layton home basement caused by acetone

Fire officials said the homeowners used five gallons of acetone as part of a staining project. Both were hospitalized after the blast.
1 year ago

Macron comments on Taiwan raise questions on EU global ties

Macron’s remarks were published Sunday in an interview with French newspaper Les Echos and Politico Europe.
1 year ago

Clogged storm box leads to early morning water overflow on Wasatch Blvd.

Paul Brenneman with Cottonwood Heights Police told KSL the storm drain was plugged with mud, which lead to the overflow.
1 year ago

Nobody injured after avalanche on Mt. Superior stretched into Snowbird

The avalanche caused Snowbird Ski Resort, as well as the neighboring Alta Ski Resort, to return to inter-lodge protocol.
1 year ago

Potential jurors questioned during day three of Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Day three of the Lori Vallow Daybell trial saw multiple potential jurors retained but still not enough. Voir dire will continue on Thursday.
1 year ago