Kristin Haubrich | FOX31 Denver

Award-winning journalist, Kristin Haubrich, joined the FOX 31 and Colorado’s Own Channel 2 team, as a Reporter in December of 2017. Before moving to Denver, Kristin was a Reporter at KOLD News 13 in Tucson, Arizona.

But Kristin is no stranger to Colorado. She accepted her first live-reporting job at KREX in Grand Junction, on the Western Slope. She also worked as a Reporter/Anchor in Colorado Springs at KKTV 11 News where she was honored to receive the Colorado Broadcasters Association Award for “Best Specialty Reporter during Breaking News.” Kristin was also notably involved in KKTV’s 130 hours of continuous coverage during the devastating Waldo Canyon Fire in 2012.

Kristin grew up in Minnesota, working with her parents and brothers in their family-owned Dairy Queen. She graduated from the College of Saint Benedict, where she ran competitively in Cross Country and Track and Field. Kristin served as a captain and held the 1500 Meter school record. She was President of the Student-Athlete-Advisory committee and was also a Big Brother/Big Sister Mentor. After college, she qualified to run the Boston Marathon.

Kristin is thrilled to be back in Colorado! In her free time she enjoys, running, mountain biking, skiing the slopes, volunteering, reading, or hiking with her mini-Husky, Hudson.

You can send Kristin an email or story idea at Kristin.Haubrich@KDVR.com

Recent Articles

Thieves target small businesses in Thornton; allegedly siphon gas

THORNTON, Colo. – Police in Thornton are investigating a string of smash and grab business burglaries. “I was shaking. I was just like, I can’t believe this happened to us. I felt very violated,” Owner of Crystal Clear Water & Ice, LLC & Snack Shop, Lisa Barrocas said. A pair of hooded criminals broke into Barrocas’ store. In less than 20 seconds, one suspect swipes candy from the shelves while the other looks for cash. “What are you going to […]
Sunday morning church fire leads to arson investigation in Longmont

LONGMONT, Colo. — An arson investigation is underway after police say a man broke into a historic church in Longmont and set it on fire. Police say a man broke into the CENTRAL Longmont Presbyterian Church on Kimbark Street at 5:40 a.m. on Sunday. Fire investigators say suspect used accelerant to start the fire. The fire caused more than $5,000 in damage, but the alleged perpetrator was caught on camera. As the sun filtered through the trees along Kimbark Street […]
‘Like God just gave me a big ol’ hug’: Uber driver Michael Hancock released from jail

DENVER — Michael Hancock was released from jail Thursday afternoon after 16 months behind bars. The Denver Uber driver was accused of first-degree murder in the death of Hun Soo Kim. Earlier Thursday, he was acquitted of all charges. When leaving the Denver County Jail, FOX31 reporter Kristin Haubrich asked him what it felt like to be released. “Like God just gave me a big ol’ hug,” Hancock said. “Thank you.” I was the only reporter to talk to Michael […]
Day one of jury deliberations in Denver Uber shooting case ends with no verdict

DENVER — The fate of Uber driver Michael Hancock hangs in the balance as a jury deliberates whether he acted in self-defense or killed his passenger in cold blood. The jury began deliberations at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. It did not reach a verdict as of 5 p.m. Hancock’s defense team is looking for a full acquittal, while the prosecution is seeking a first-degree murder conviction. A 12-person jury is working to determine if Hancock acted in self-defense on the morning […]
Jurors to decide if Uber driver killed passenger in self-defense

DENVER — The fate of Uber driver Michael Hancock is now in the hands of a jury. Closing arguments ended at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday and the jury will start deliberating the first-degree murder case Wednesday morning. Did Hancock shoot his passenger in self-defense, or was it first-degree murder with the intent to kill? That is the question a 12-person jury must answer. During closing arguments of the trial, the prosecution used Hancock’s own words on the stand against him. They […]
Caught on Camera: Road Rage and hit-and-run crash in Aurora

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Lawyer: Uber driver killed passenger in self-defense

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Castle Rock woman warns of scam involving people posing as electric company workers

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Driver sought in Thornton hit-and-run crash that left pedestrian in critical condition

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Student arrested after bringing handgun to Smoky Hill High School in Aurora

AURORA, Colo. — A student was arrested after bringing a gun onto the Smoky Hill High School campus in Aurora on Thursday, the Cherry Creek School District said. “Today, a parent called the school to report that a student was potentially in possession of a gun at Smoky Hill High School,” according to a letter sent by the district to parents. The Aurora Police Department said it was notified by the school. Officers found the student, who was searched and […]