Lauren Steinbrecher

Lauren feels incredibly lucky she gets paid to do what she loves, and at such a great station! She’s a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), which means she’s a self-contained, one-woman-band. She is just as passionate about filming and editing as she is about reporting, even if it does mean she has to lug around all the camera gear. :)

A Washington native, Lauren grew up in the Seattle/Tacoma area and graduated from the University of Washington. She’s a Husky through and through- purple is her favorite color and she even owns a Siberian Husky pup named Hachi!

Lauren most recently comes from Bozeman, Montana, where she worked as a reporter, producer and main anchor for a news station. During her time there, she won an award for spot (read: breaking) news reporting and captured some incredible moments on camera.

She loved the outdoor lifestyle that came with living in Big Sky Country, but after a handful of years, she and her husband longed to relocate to a more urban area. That’s why Lauren migrated south to SLC, where she found the perfect mixture of city and country.

Outside of work, you’ll find Lauren hiking in the mountains with her husband and Hachi, exploring the greater Salt Lake area, or cooking up a delicious gourmet meal. Lauren is a member of Toastmasters International (in which she’s won speech competitions and awards), and Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also loves hot springs, ghost towns, live theater, rock concerts, painting, road tripping, camping and skiing.

Have a story idea or want to get in touch with Lauren? Send her an email at lauren.steinbrecher@fox13now.com, or you can find her on Facebook and Twitter. She’d love to hear from you!

Recent Articles

  • Three men and a dog survive near-freezing water and high winds on Utah Lake

    UTAH LAKE — Three men and a dog are recovering after their boat was swamped in the high winds on Utah Lake on Sunday. The group jumped into the icy cold water 1,000 yards from shore, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, and had no choice but to walk in chest-deep water to safety. The sheriff’s office said Monday the men were duck hunting near Lincoln Beach. Sgt. Spencer Cannon said a hunter and his dog joined the other […]

  • Here’s why mysterious clouds of bubbles fell from the sky in SLC

    SALT LAKE CITY – People in the area of Capitol Hill and the Marathon Refinery northwest of Downtown Salt Lake City caught a strange sight Friday morning when mysterious foam chunks started falling from the sky. According to people who work in the area, the sudsy masses rained all over the area of Beck Street off and on for a few hours. They wondered if it was some sort of phenomenon or a mishap at the nearby Marathon Petroleum Refinery. […]

  • Feeling blue in the gray? How the inversion affects mental health

    Most people living in Utah and familiar with the dreaded inversions, know that the poor air quality can lead to breathing problems and leave them feeling sick. But here’s something else it can throw a wrench at– mental well-being. When the inversion sets in, areas like the Salt Lake Valley end up buried in thick, foggy weather for days. People are advised to stay inside as much as possible. Many wear masks to avoid breathing the polluted air. Even at […]

  • Utah Repertory Theater Co shuts down after ‘American Psycho’ set vandalism, allegations of cast mistreatment

    SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Repertory Theater is closing its doors after seven years of productions, the theater company announced Monday. The closure comes after an apparent incident of vandalism on the set of the company’s latest musical, followed by allegations of cast member mistreatment. The show, ‘American Psycho: The Musical’ was set to open at the Regent Street Black Box at the Eccles Theater last weekend. “The company’s plan to present ‘American Psycho: The Musical’ unfortunately will not be […]

  • Festival of Trees opens in Sandy

    SANDY, Utah—It’s holiday magic, with a message. The annual Festival of Trees opened to the public Wednesday, with nearly 800 trees on display. In a warehouse full of wonder, it’s no wonder families come to take in the Christmas spirit. “You can hear the music, the magic. People are happy to be here,” said RaCail Hays, Festival of Trees Publicity Department Chair. Each tree is dedicated to a special person or cause. Many people have passed away, and the tree […]

  • Utah County approves plan to revamp Bridal Veil Falls area

    UTAH COUNTY — Utah County has huge plans to fix up one of its biggest landmarks. Last week, the Utah County Commission gave the green light on a conceptual plan for Bridal Veil Falls aimed at making the area safer and more convenient for visitors. Right now, the falls are a quiet area of snowy solace. On Monday afternoon, only a few people stopped at the closed upper viewing area off of the highway to take some quick pictures. “It’s […]

  • Snowstorm leaves semis stranded in Parleys Canyon

    PARLEYS CANYON, Utah — Friday’s snow storm wreaked havoc in Parley’s Canyon, leaving several semi trucks stranded and leading to a short shut down of all eastbound traffic on I-80. Sergeant Mary Kaye Lucas with Utah Highway Patrol walked up and down the chain up area Friday evening, checking to make sure everyone was obeying the mandatory chain restrictions. “You going to put your chains on?” Sgt. Lucas asked, walking up to the driver side of a semi truck. It […]

  • Early ‘Black Friday shoppers notice shorter lines, smaller crowds in Utah

    SANDY, Utah– ‘Black Friday’ shopping started in earnest Thursday evening, and some shoppers in Utah said they noticed a difference in the crowds. Some said lines were short or there were no lines at all. They said stores seemed generally less crowded when the stores first opened. Outside Macy’s at the Shops at South Town, a small line formed about 20 minutes before they opened their doors. The line was shorter than what someone might normally think of for Black […]

  • Dashcam shows UHP trooper narrowly escaping out-of-control driver

    SALT LAKE CITY — Two Utah Highway Patrol troopers are recounting the moments they barely escaped being seriously hurt during Monday’s snow storm. Drivers who lost control in the slippery conditions crashed into five patrol cars across the state. Two turned out to be extremely close calls, that were too close for comfort — all in one night. “He only missed me by a few feet,” Trooper Riley Rugg said, of how he had to run for his life to […]

  • UPD writes tickets for new law in Cottonwood Canyons after snow causes crashes and slide-offs

    COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah — Monday’s winter storm made the mountain roads a mess up Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, leading to crashes and slide-offs. It also meant the Unified Police Department wrote tickets for a brand new law that just took effect in recent months. On Monday morning, UDOT restricted the roads to 4-wheel drive or chains only. Even with the plows coming through, conditions were slippery and the fast-falling snow stuck to the road. It’s been a while since […]

  • Difficulty of a K9 death: As Davis Co. arranges funeral, UPD handler reflects on loss

    DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — The Davis County Sheriff’s Office is planning a full line-of-duty funeral service for their K9, “Chopper,” who died this week after he escaped from his handler’s patrol vehicle at the Sheriff’s Office, darted out into traffic, and was hit by a car. K9 handlers often become best friends with their four-legged partner, and the death can be especially difficult for the officer. Unified Police Officer Kent Lundberg knows what that bond is like. He’s a K9 […]

  • Remains of WWII soldier from Utah return home, 76 years after he died in combat

    SALT LAKE CITY– The remains of a Utah soldier killed in action in World War II returned home Thursday night, giving the family closure after seven decades. Army Air Force Tech Sergeant Max Lower was 23-years old when he died, and it wasn’t until recently that his remains were identified in Belgium. An American Airlines flight from Phoenix touched down at the Salt Lake City International Airport just before 8 p.m. As it pulled up to its gate, more than […]

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