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

  • Fired Utah teacher ‘absolutely mortified’ over alleged assault caught on camera

    UTAH COUNTY, Utah — The Utah County Sheriff’s Office cited a physical education teacher at Rockwell Charter High School in Eagle Mountain Thursday morning after the sheriff’s office said he assaulted a student in his class. Anthony Robbie Chidester, 40, faces one count of child abuse. Surveillance video and student cellphone video show what unfolded in the gym and hallway. In the video, the teacher is seen grabbing a 14-year old student, pushing the student against a wall, then onto […]

  • Body found in American Fork Canyon confirmed as that of Jerika Binks

    UTAH COUNTY, Utah — The body found Sunday night in American Fork Canyon is that of Jerika Binks, who disappeared in February of 2018, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday afternoon. They also said they discovered Binks broke her leg, which could have played a role in her death. A 70-year old man hiking up an off-trail rocky ravine near the Swinging Bridge picnic site Sunday came upon the remains in terrain that Sergeant Spencer Cannon described as, “very […]

  • Remains found in American Fork Canyon may be those of Jerika Binks

    AMERICAN FORK CANYON, Utah — Human remains found in American Fork Canyon Sunday may be those of missing woman Jerika Binks, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. A 70-year old man hiking up an off-trail rocky ravine near the Swinging Bridge picnic site Sunday came upon the remains in terrain that Sergeant Spencer Cannon described as, “very difficult to get up. It’s not a trail where people commonly go to go hiking.” “For whatever reason, this gentleman decided he […]

  • Sexual assault survivors rally in Ogden to ‘Take Back the Night’

    OGDEN, Utah – A group of women in Ogden rallied and marched down 25th Street Friday evening, sending a message to the community about a topic that some of them have never been able to publicly talk about before. Many of the women who walked with signs and chanted have experienced the trauma of sexual assault or relationship violence and now, they are speaking out. “However we dress, where ever we go. ‘Yes’ means ‘yes,’ and ‘no’ means ‘no!'” the […]

  • Saratoga Springs parents worried about kids walking to new middle school

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah – Parents are voicing concerns over potential walking routes to a brand new middle school because they are worried their children won’t have a safe journey to school. It’s because some parents expect that their children will have to cross Redwood Road. Technically, the road is a state highway, and it’s the only real north/south connector for Saratoga Springs on the west side of Utah Lake. Patty Brown lives in a neighborhood off of Redwood Road and […]

  • Shop owner’s son surveys damage after South Salt Lake crash, fatal officer-involved shooting

    SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The son of an alterations shop owner took a first full look inside his father’s South Salt Lake store, two days after police opened fire on a gunman who crashed through the shop in a truck. Bassam Hassan got access to Princess Alterations on State Street Wednesday afternoon. His father, Thaer Mahdi, was inside the shop when police said Harold V. Robinson drove a truck through the front. Witnesses had said Robinson fired a […]

  • Owner of business where SLC chase ended speaks on recovering after crash, shootout

    SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah — A tailor who was trapped inside his business during a South Salt Lake crash and shooting has no idea when his business can reopen after it was heavily damaged during Monday’s ordeal. Thaer Mahdi is also questioning the number of bullets officers used to take down Harold V. Robinson, when it would have been unclear at the time if any customers were inside the shop. The shooting left the front of Mahdi’s tailoring business spattered […]

  • Police identify gunman killed after chase, shooting in Salt Lake Co. Monday

    SALT LAKE CITY – The gunman is dead and one officer suffered a minor injury after police say a man fired numerous shots from his vehicle during a chase in Salt Lake City Monday. On Monday afternoon, police identified the deceased suspect as 37-year-old Harold Vincent Robinson of West Valley City. Things began with a couple of robberies at convenience stores, one at a Holiday Oil in Taylorsville and the second at a 7-Eleven at 3300 South and 900 East. […]

  • Kelly the Dog reunited with rescuer

    SALT LAKE CITY – A man who rescued a dog on the brink of death in the West Desert last year has reunited with the pup whose life he saved. “Oh my gosh, so good to meet you guys!” Matt Bentley exclaimed as he walked up to Jamie and Trent Jaques in a grassy area outside the Utah Animal Adoption Center on Saturday. He then knelt down and began petting their dog, Kelly. It’s been a year since Bentley’s seen […]

  • Injured Montana trooper regains consciousness

    SALT LAKE CITY – The work partner of a Montana Highway Patrol trooper hospitalized in Salt Lake City after being shot on duty shared an update about Trooper Wade Palmer – and expressed his gratitude at the support shown by Utah law enforcement. Palmer’s been staying at the University of Utah Hospital for nearly three weeks, after he was shot in the neck, face and head near Missoula, Montana. On Thursday, people came and went from University Hospital in the […]

  • University of Utah Police investigating reported sexual assault on campus

    SALT LAKE CITY — Police at the University of Utah are investigating a report of a sexual assault on campus. According to an alert emailed to students, University Police responded to a report of an assault that occurred around 10:30 p.m. Monday just west of the Marriott Library. Campus police said in a press conference Tuesday they met with the victim at a hospital when the report came in just after midnight. Authorities state the alleged assailant was male, but […]

  • Dog rescued after falling down Park City storm drain

    PARK CITY, Utah —The Park City Building Department said they’ve asked a contractor to cover up any possible open holes at a construction site after a dog fell into an open storm drain. The tumble led to a rescue operation by the Park City Fire District on Saturday. Wayne Mah said his dog, Cisca, fell into the drain as he hiked with her and his two other dogs. He said he often comes to the Park City Heights neighborhood as […]

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