Lauren Steinbrecher

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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

  • UDOT plows work relentlessly to stay on top of snowstorm

    SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Department of Transportation plows spent Monday making passes in the Salt Lake Valley and up Parley’s Canyon in problematic conditions. The unrelenting snow continued to stack up after each round of plowing, and UDOT said it made it difficult to keep the roads clear all morning. Station foreman Robert Giolas said drivers began their routes at 5 a.m. to pre-treat the roads. Once the storm hit, they switched to salting, brining and plowing. “When it […]

  • Ways to help inversion-related illnesses in pollution-ridden parts of Utah

    SALT LAKE COUNTY — As pollution and fog envelopes the valley for yet another day, it can make people feel sick with cold symptoms and leaves them running to the mountains or a doctor for relief. Up in Big Cottonwood Canyon Friday afternoon, families spent time in the snow, sun and clear skies. “We’re happy to see sunshine!” exclaimed Kristen Weekes. She brought her kids up the canyon to go sledding and for, “fresh, clean air.” They needed an escape. […]

  • Sludge dredging starts in Sugar House Park to cut down on pond problems

    SALT LAKE CITY — The pond in Sugar House Park is undergoing a major rehabilitation project, as crews remove thousands of cubic yards of sludge. According to Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation, digging up a quarter century-worth of dirt will make the pond safer and more enjoyable. On Thursday, crews pushed and picked up piles of sediment with heavy equipment. They started work on Monday, and have already put quite a dent in the pond. As an excavator hummed […]

  • One dead, three injured in crash near Strawberry Reservoir

    WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — One person died and three others suffered injuries Tuesday morning in a collision on SR-40 near Strawberry Reservoir in Wasatch County. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, 39-year old Ryan Harvey, of Myton, Utah died when a truck lost control on the ice and slammed into the vehicle he was driving. Sergeant Nick Street said two men in a red Ford F-350 hauling a trailer with carpet were driving on bald front tires in thick fog […]

  • Doctors see rise in ER visits due to falls on ice after storms move through Utah

    (KSTU) — Emergency room doctors said Monday they saw a rise of people in the ER over the weekend from falling on ice. A split second of someone losing their balance can lead to weeks of recovery, doctors explained. Dr. Caroline Vines at Intermountain Medical Center explained that in the span of an hour on Sunday, five patients came into the ER with injuries from slipping on ice. “We see all kinds of injuries– anything from broken hips, to broken […]

  • If you’re buying or selling a home, the federal government shutdown could pose big problems

    SALT LAKE CITY — As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, it’s causing problems in a whole new way. Real estate agents and lenders report some clients can’t buy or sell homes, because of hang-ups in the loan process that require government involvement. Even people days away from closing, agents suggest, now must wait until the shutdown is over to move forward. On Friday night when most head home, Michael McPhie sat in his office browsing homes on […]

  • Homeless camp relocates in Salt Lake City, just steps away from disbanded encampment

    SALT LAKE CITY– Salt Lake City Police have disbanded a homeless camp that’s been growing outside of The Leonardo museum in Downtown Salt Lake City. However, the people staying in the camp moved around the corner and set up in a different spot. The children’s museum reported seeing problems from those staying in the camp, including $10,000 in damages from a shattered window. On Wednesday evening, police officers walked up and down 500 South between 200 and 300 East, forcing […]

  • Homeless camp near children’s museum creates safety concerns

    SALT LAKE CITY — A homeless camp that spans a block in downtown Salt Lake City is causing issues for the children’s museum next to it. The Leonardo museum explained that the people living in and hanging around the line of tents outside their building present a safety concern. Wednesday afternoon, a Fox 13 crew witnessed numerous drug deals up and down the sidewalk, right outside museum doors. “We’re a family museum, and we have field trips every day here,” […]

  • As temperatures plummet, Utah’s homeless populations brace for the cold

    SALT LAKE CITY — Below freezing temperatures can be particularly dangerous, even deadly, for those experiencing homelessness. Salt Lake City Fire said they respond to an increase in calls of exposure when the degrees drop. A row of people living in tents along 500 South near 300 East spent their New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day trying to stay warm. “It was so cold last night, even with the Carhart jacket, it was freezing,” said Michael Pemberton. Pemberton said […]

  • Arches, Canyonlands shut down because there’s no money to plow snowy roads, Utah stops funding other parks during shutdown

    SALT LAKE CITY — The National Park Service has closed Arches and Canyonlands national parks, because heavy snowfall during the ongoing federal government shutdown means funding to plow roads is nonexistent. In a post on Twitter, Arches National Park said conditions were unsafe. Canyonlands National Park followed a short time later: NOTICE: The park is receiving heavy snowfall and it has become necessary to close the park road at the visitor center due to unsafe conditions. Because of the lapse […]

  • Explosion triggers fire in van with five people inside in Murray

    MURRAY, Utah — A van exploded in Murray Friday afternoon, and a witness recounted rushing in to help save five people and a dog inside the van. The explosion could be heard from more than half a mile away, and flames could be seen shooting up higher than the 2-story apartment building at Westwood Apartments. Andrea Daynes lives in Westwood Apartments, at 2 East Regal Street and 4690 South, and said she heard the explosion from inside. She said she […]

  • After a car hit him and threw him 30 feet, Draper Fire Battalion Chief in ‘good spirits’ with just minor injuries

    DRAPER, Utah — Draper Fire Battalion Chief, Bart Vawdrey, injured after a car hit him on I-15, is in good spirits and hopes to be home soon. Chief Vawdrey has been recovering at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. He suffered soft tissue damage but the Draper Fire Chief Clint Smith says it’s a miracle he wasn’t injured much more seriously or even killed. “As we spoke in hospital, I told him he gave me a scare I would have […]