Ben Hanson
Ben Hanson joined the FOX6 News team in June 2026 as the Racine/Kenosha County Reporter and began living in Racine at the same time to live in the community he covers.
Ben was raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota and went to school at Marquette University. He graduated in 2026 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. While in college, he fell in love with Southeast Wisconsin's cities, people, stories, energy and especially its beautiful lake views during the summer. He worked as a Sports Reporter for Marquette's student media organization, the Marquette Wire, and interned at WISN, WTMJ and Spectrum News in Milwaukee.
Above anything else, Ben is excited to hear people's stories and give those stories a stage to be told. He can't wait to meet the Racine and Kenosha county communities and gain the trust of the audiences that rely on him for impactful, important and locally focused stories.
The latest from Ben Hanson
Racine's Party on the Pavement vendor fees double, spark backlash
Increased fees for a festival in downtown Racine has vendors upset, with some of them even bowing out of the event in protest.
Twin Lakes card store burglary, Pokémon cards among $340K stolen
Robbers broke into a collectible store in Twin Lakes, took at least $340,000 in product and were out in less than five minutes on Monday morning, Aug. 10.
Racine County sheriff race, Republicans on primary ballot
The race for Racine County sheriff is wide open, and in the partisan primary Tuesday, voters will decide who they want to move on to the general election.
Racine, Kenosha volunteers build 328 beds for children in need
More than 300 volunteers, 12 hours, and 328 beds. A local organization used this past weekend to make those beds for those in need.
Flock system mix-up, Brookfield traffic stop of wrong person
Brookfield police pulled someone over, guns drawn, after a Flock camera flagged their car for a Milwaukee homicide. It turned out to be a mix-up.
New Racine apartments, former Regency Mall site redeveloped
A Racine apartment complex, trying to meet the city's need for housing, opened Wednesday where Regency Mall used to be.
National Night Out: Mount Pleasant police give community insight
The Mount Pleasant Police Department used its National Night Out to invite community members to connect with officers in their neighborhoods.
Kenosha lighthouse artist residency gives local painter unique access
The Kenosha lighthouse is an iconic symbol of Southeast Wisconsin. Usually, it's closed off to the public, but a local artist is getting the chance to make the beacon her personal studio.
Menasha tornado relief: Pleasant Prairie donation drive, scam warning
Donations are streaming in for those affected by the EF-3 tornado in Menasha earlier this week. But while plenty of people are helping, there are some taking advantage of the situation.
Racine County Fair opens five-day annual event
It is the first day of the Racine County Fair: a tradition that has been going on since 1923.