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
Kenosha Boys and Girls Club helps students land summer jobs
Finding a job can be tough, but the Kenosha Boys and Girls Club is taking away that worry for local students.
Midwest musician Jack Grassel dies following medical episode, car crash
Midwest musician Jack Grassel died following an Aug. 26 car crash in Caledonia. Jack and his wife, Jill Jensen, performed together for decades and made over a dozen albums.
We Energies electric rate hike proposal met with opposition
As We Energies eyes another electrical rate increase, a protest and public input session showed heavy pushback against the proposal.
Twin Lakes man charged with 12 felonies involving minors
A 19-year-old from Twin Lakes who volunteered at Wilmot High School is accused of sexually explicit communication with two minors and is being charged with 12 felonies.
Racine Raiders cap undefeated season with championship field goal
An undefeated season for the Racine Raiders was topped off by the opportunity to win their league championship for the third time in four years.
Parent trips Racine youth football player after rushing field
One parent at a youth football game in Mount Pleasant took it to a whole new level. He rushed the field during a play and tripped a 9-year-old kid.
Meta settlement: Wisconsin gets piece of $17B multistate resolution
Wisconsin will receive up to $313 million from Meta as part of a multistate settlement in a landmark teen social media addiction case.
Kenosha resident builds 'Little Free Blockbuster' movie stand
Everyone has heard of Little Free Libraries, where people take a book and leave a book. But how about a Little Free Blockbuster?
Racine County deputy accused in accidental shooting of coworker, child
A Racine County Sheriff’s deputy is being charged with four felonies for accidentally shooting a coworker and that coworker's 7-year-old son while out hunting.
Racine County 10-year-old needs kidney donor to avoid dialysis
A 10-year-old Racine County boy needs a kidney donor to avoid dialysis. A donor within six months could give him the chance to live a normal life.