Don Brinkerhoff

Reporter/Producer

Don Brinkerhoff

Don Brinkerhoff is a reporter and producer for KSL NewsRadio. You can reach him at dbrinkerhoff@ksl.com.

Utahns are falling victim to 2 different auto insurance scams

These insurance scams rely on word of mouth, Utah insurance officials said, and can have financial and legal ramifications.
1 year ago

5-year-old Utah boy could be the next Junior Ranger

Lucas McCarley has made it through several rounds of competition. If he gets enough votes on Wednesday, he'll have two more rounds.
1 year ago

A busy Fourth of July at Salt Lake City International Airport expected, but not a record setter

AAA expects record numbers of people to be traveling for the Fourth of July, but that’s not expected to be the case at the Salt Lake City International Airport. 
1 year ago

Firework sales have a slow start but vendors stay optimistic

Firework sales are in a slump but vendors seem confident customers will come around.
1 year ago

20 campers enjoy Camp Happyland at a hotel in Jordan Landing

There’s a special summer camp going on for kids with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy. It’s called Camp Happyland and it’s happening right now at a hotel in Jordan Landing.
1 year ago

Draper City to reopen trail that was closed by wildfire

Only a short section of the Draper hiking trail is closed, between the west junction of Ann's Trail and Steep Mountain access.
1 year ago

As summer starts, here’s a reminder of Utah road rules

Here are some of the road rules that Utah drivers forget, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
1 year ago

Eagle Mountain resident tries for a mile of motivation

J. Benjamin Lyne, aka @runnerguywithasign, is hoping to combat some of the negativity in the world with positivity.
1 year ago

Here’s how a school district is helping students prepare for their career

A new report highlights the ten worst-paying college degrees, right as college graduates are about to enter the workforce. Here's what a local school district is doing to help students prepare.
1 year ago

How the Delta Center overhaul is impacting nearby business

Construction in and around the Delta Center is negatively affecting nearby businesses. Take The Break Sports Grill, for example, just across the street.
1 year ago

Keep an eye out for rattlesnakes, says the Division of Wildlife Resources

What do you do if you see one while on a hike? Here are some tips from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
1 year ago

Crossing guard warns: School is still in session, don’t let spring fever distract you

A Davis County crossing guard reminds people to not let spring fever be a distraction and to be cautious by crosswalks.
1 year ago

Microsoft warns of cyberattacks after recent experience with one

Microsoft is warning about the dangers of password spraying attacks after falling victim to one by a group of hackers known as Storm-19-77.
1 year ago

President Trump’s proposed tariffs are already having an effect on a Utah furniture manufacturing company

Intermountain Furniture has been building sofas and other seating for nearly 100 years, but company CEO Jeff Cohen said if the proposed tariffs on Chinese goods go through, they’re going to have to make some changes.
1 year ago

3 of the 4 best small cities for starting a new business are in southern Utah

Three of the four best small cities for starting a new business are in Washington and Iron counties.
1 year ago

Utah ranked second best state to work from home, according to new study

Utah is the second best state in the nation to work from home, according to a new study by WalletHub.
1 year ago

General Conference expected to bring a lot of traffic to downtown Salt Lake City

As many as 100,000 people could be in the downtown area this weekend for the 195th Annual General Conference.
1 year ago

Utah, don’t put your winter coat away yet, more valley snow is probable

Utah, your spring bulbs are probably pushing through the ground, but snow isn't yet out of the picture.
1 year ago

Utah businesses dealing with uncertainty caused by Trump administration’s tariffs

It’s been about three weeks since President Donald Trump imposed a round of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Many Utah businesses are still trying to adjust.
1 year ago

New camera system helping Utah police agencies find vehicles associated with crimes

Dozens of police departments across Utah are using a new camera system to identify and locate vehicles that may have been involved in crimes.
1 year ago

Parental custody bill would prioritize Mother’s and Father’s Day

A custody bill working its way through the Utah Legislature would allow Mother’s Day and Father's Day to take precedence over other types of custody.
1 year ago

Doulas would be eligible for Medicaid reimbursements under a bill heading for Utah House

Doulas who help women and families during pregnancies could be eligible for reimbursement from Medicaid under a bill that’s made it through the Utah Senate.
1 year ago

Cellphones and other smart devices are one step closer to being banned from Utah classrooms

The cellphone ban bill passed a key the House Education Committee this week, with several Utah students speaking in its favor.
1 year ago

Utah lawmaker would replace state Columbus Day with an Election Day holiday

Rep. Ryan Wilcox proposed a new bill that would replace the state Columbus Day holiday with an Election Day holiday.
1 year ago