Jason Calvi
Jason Calvi is honored to serve as FOX6 News' political reporter, covering battleground Wisconsin, one of the country's true swing states.
He brings 15 years of experience to the job, previously working in Indiana, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. During his career, he broke national stories, including during Amy Coney Barret's appellate court confirmation. He also questioned candidates Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Mike Pence and Kamala Harris. Besides his clips that have been seen on TVs across the country, he's captured millions of impressions on social media.
At FOX6, he contributed to the national Murrow-winning podcast "Open Record," reported for Emmy-nominated newscasts, and joined the team that won the Milwaukee Press Club's award for "You Decide: Spring Election Special."
Jason grew up in Chicago’s southwest suburbs and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. As a reporter and anchor of the campus' television station, he covered the Iowa caucuses, where he first caught the bug for political reporting.
When not at FOX6, you'll find him with his family exploring parks and museums, checking out stacks of books from the library, working out, drinking coffee and going to church.
The latest from Jason Calvi
Milwaukee electric scooter fine increase, committee OKs proposal
Milwaukee leaders debated higher fines for electric scooter riders illegally riding on the sidewalks Thursday. It comes after a man was seriously injured.
Milwaukee ICE enforcement, city accuses feds of violating ordinance
Milwaukee leaders accuse ICE of breaking a city ordinance, while an agency spokesperson stands by officers' decision to “protect themselves."
America 250: Wisconsin, birthplace of America’s modern income tax
As the country celebrates 250 years, the semiquincentennial, Wisconsin has left a lasting impact on the history of the country, including as the birthplace of the country’s modern income tax.
ICE arrests in Milwaukee spark backlash from advocacy group
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed ICE agents arrested 39 people across Wisconsin over the weekend, a sweep drawing backlash from immigration advocates and families of people detained.
Wisconsin extreme heat; Urban Ecology Center offers way to keep cool
If you are struggling to stay cool and keep kids occupied, you have options. In fact, there is a completely free way to cool off in southeast Wisconsin every Tuesday through Saturday.
Giannis' economic impact on Milwaukee; what research suggests
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the NBA title – and brought in lots of bucks of another sort. Superstars can boost business for bars and restaurants.
Race-based scholarship unconstitutional, Wisconsin Supreme Court rules
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ended a taxpayer-funded, race-based scholarship. It ruled unanimously that the program is unconstitutional.
Salah Sarsour released: Milwaukee Islamic leader out of custody
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, the Islamic Society of Milwaukee president who has been locked up in ICE custody for months. He returned to Milwaukee that evening, but he still risks deportation.
Marquette students killed in crash; trial underway, jury shown video
A jury heard testimony Tuesday, June 16, in Amandria Brunner's homicide trial tied to the crash that killed Marquette lacrosse players Scott Michaud and Noah Snyder in September.
Former Milwaukee County Judge Dugan's acquittal motion denied
Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan's second motion seeking acquittal has been denied, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.