Rob Hayes
Rob is a Cum Laude graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, Il with a degree in journalism
Rob's first on-air job came while he was a student at Bradley University when he was hired by WHOI as a weekend reporter. Rob went on to work at stations in Oregon, Washington, New York, Florida, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin and California.
Rob has earned eight Emmy nominations. He has also won several awards from the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists.
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Rob's Stories
Father of SoCal teen found outside ABC7 arrested for child abduction, falsifying police report
The father of a 15-year-old who went missing for about a week in Monterey Park - before she was found safe outside ABC7's office - was arrested on suspicion of child abduction.
Family of woman killed in South LA meets with sheriff over concerns
The mother of a woman killed in a South Los Angeles shooting met with L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna to air concerns about a deputy who witnesses say did little to help the injured woman.
Families of 34 people killed in Conception scuba boat fire upset with sentence, appeal
A federal judge heard arguments over whether a boat captain should pay restitution to the families of 34 people killed in a scuba dive boat fire in 2019.
LA County district attorney race heats up over latest crime statistics
The California Department of Justice crime statistics for 2023 were released this month, and one man is hoping they will play a big role in the upcoming Los Angeles district attorney election.
Woman sentenced to 35 years to life for murder of LA film consultant, social justice advocate
A woman was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison Wednesday for the fatal shooting of Michael Latt, a well-known film marketing consultant and social justice advocate.
Familia de mujer asesinada acusa a agente del alguacil de Los Ángeles de no actuar para salvarla
Activistas y la familia de una mujer pidieron una investigación después de que la encontraran asesinada a tiros en un Mercedes-Benz acribillado a balazos en una concurrida intersección del sur de Los Ángeles.
Family of slain woman accuses LA County sheriff's deputy of not acting to save her
The family of a woman shot and killed while driving in South L.A. accuse a sheriff's deputy of failing to provide possibly life-saving aid for several minutes.
Gov. Newsom touts his support for President Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively.
LA County sheriff's deputies go undercover to bust illegal fireworks sellers
A man and a woman were arrested in an undercover sting for allegedly trying to sell illegal fireworks in Lakewood.
3 killed, including 1 ejected onto roof of Monterey Park home, after car slams into parked vehicles
Three people were killed and two others injured, including a 7-year-old girl, when a car slammed into several parked vehicles early Friday in Monterey Park, authorities said.