Don Brinkerhoff

Reporter/Producer

Don Brinkerhoff

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

New bill seeks to replace decades-old GRAMA process

A new bill seeks to replace the decades-old GRAMA request process for accessing government records.
1 year ago

House passes bill requiring parental notification of school therapy discussions

The House approved legislation mandating that parents be notified of the topics discussed in school therapy sessions.
1 year ago

Could a 4-day school week be in the works for rural Utah?

A proposed bill would allow some schools to transition to a 4-day school week. The bill's sponsor said the bill would help rural areas.
1 year ago

Legislation would prevent some jail releases due to overcrowding

A new bill would prevent some inmates from being released, without first seeing a judge, due to jail overcrowding.
2 years ago

AI model could help predict dangers in unborn babies

Researchers have developed a new AI model that may help doctors assess the risk a fetus has for serious complications like stillbirth.
2 years ago

Atmospheric river moving into northern Utah this weekend

An atmospheric river is set to crash into Utah Friday night, bringing wet dense snow to the northern mountains and plenty of rain to the valleys.
2 years ago

New bill aims to require voters opt-in to receive a mail-in ballot

A new bill that aims to create an opt-in requirement for voters who'd like to vote by mail will be discussed in Utah's 2025 legislative session.
2 years ago

Utah prisons using new facility to process inmate mail

A new mail screening system for The Utah State Prisons in Salt Lake and Gunnison is being used to prevent contraband from getting in. 
2 years ago

Gov. Cox swears in a new type of law enforcement officer

One hundred and forty new law enforcement officers were sworn in on Monday, they'll be working with a new state law enforcement division. 
2 years ago

South Valley Services asks for post-holiday donations

Christmas may be over, but the needs at South Valley Services are ongoing.
2 years ago

Utah gas prices jumping up again, just before Christmas

Just in time for the holidays, gas prices in Utah have shot up by nearly a dime. How do local residents feel about that?
2 years ago

Taylorsville High School raising money to renovate auditorium

Taylorsville High School is trying to raise half a million dollars to renovate its auditorium. 
2 years ago

So far, it’s been a no snow December

Even though many people saw a slight skiff of snow on the car or lawn earlier this week, it was so minor – it didn’t show up as measurable.
2 years ago

Postal workers and several agencies intercept illegal drugs through mail

Law enforcement agencies teamed up with US postal inspectors to arrest a man suspected of getting illegal drugs through the mail.
2 years ago

What Utah law says about cases like veteran Daniel Penny’s

When looking at a case like that of veteran Daniel Penny, KSL's legal analyst says “use of force” laws in self-defense are similar across the US.
2 years ago

A new release from Taylor Swift brings back lines for Black Friday

A new book and physical album release from Taylor Swift has brought back lines this Black Friday with hundreds of Swifties waiting in line at Target.
2 years ago

Utah domestic violence shelter asks for TV donations

South Valley Services is asking the public for TV donations to help build a calming space for children that come through their doors.
2 years ago

Utah to get big hit of snow as storm moves in from California

All the snow expected this weekend means more early openings for the ski resorts.
2 years ago

Proposed bill would prevent people from tracking the method voters use to vote

A proposed Utah bill would prevent people from looking into what method someone used to cast their ballot when putting in their vote.
2 years ago

Utah doctor says more medical marijuana pharmacies needed in the state

The group that controls licensing for medical marijuana pharmacies in Utah wants the state legislature to issue four additional licenses. 
2 years ago

Death row inmate Ralph Menzies to face competency hearing

The attorneys for death row inmate Menzies filed a petition saying he has dementia and no longer competent enough for execution.
2 years ago

How to avoid a scam while shopping online this holiday season

When holiday shopping, be ready to take some extra time and check the reviews because there's a new scam running through the country.
2 years ago

Utah’s weather whiplash expected to continue through next week

The weather in Utah might be giving you whiplash with unseasonably warm temperature one day and snow the next.
2 years ago

Here are some Utah traffic laws you may need to brush up on

Drivers in the Beehive State have several challenges on the road, including trying to learn and remember all of Utah’s odd road laws.
2 years ago