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
Caledonia neighbors frustrated by frequent power outages
Power outages in over 100 homes for up to 24 hours at a time. That is the reality a neighborhood in Caledonia said they have been living with after this happened at least six times in the past eight weeks.
Koreem Ozier homicide, Racine Case High School coach honors his legacy
A former Racine basketball star who was killed Sunday, Koreem Ozier, left behind a legacy.
West Nile virus: Racine County human case reported, 1st of year
Racine County health officials on Wednesday reported the first human case of West Nile virus so far this year.
Kenosha police shooting, bar homicide suspect shot, arrested
Kenosha police released new details following a fatal tavern shooting that escalated into a shootout.
Flock cameras: Racine mayor votes to terminate contract, breaks tie
Racine voted to terminate its Flock contract in 30 days. FOX6 sat down with Mayor Cory Mason, who cast the deciding vote, for an exclusive interview.
Racine County deputy charged in hunting accident appears in court
The Racine County deputy charged with accidentally shooting his coworker and the man's 7-year-old son in a hunting accident appeared in court for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 17.
Burlington HS virtual hall passes upset students, district responds
A virtual hall pass system at Burlington High School was implemented at the beginning of this school year, and students are upset.
Kenosha County DA's law license reinstated; here's what we know
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's Office of Lawyer Regulation has reinstated the law license of Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis.
Tom Tiffany emergency plane landing; recovery efforts and FAA probe
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany's small plane lost power and made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau. A local towing company, Jerry's Towing, will lead the recovery effort Monday morning.
Emergency water landing: Tom Tiffany's plane loses power after campaign event
Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany suffered minor injuries after the small plane he was traveling in made an emergency water landing in Lake Wausau.