Aaron Maybin
Aaron Maybin anchors FOX6 Weekend WakeUp and reports for FOX6 News during the week. He is a proud Milwaukee County native who covers breaking, feature, and general assignment stories.
Aaron came to FOX6 in 2018 and has reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rollout, and protests following the death of George Floyd. He played an integral part in covering the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy.
His in-depth field reporting has earned him 10 Emmy nominations. In 2021 and 2022, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awarded Aaron with Best Live On-Scene Reporting.
Prior to joining FOX6 News, Aaron worked for WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina where he was a reporter and fill-in anchor. While there, he followed major stories, including the federal trial of Emanuel AME Church shooter Dylann Roof, Hurricanes Irma and Matthew, and South Carolina's "1000-year" flood. He also interviewed first lady Jill Biden.
Aaron attended Oak Creek high school before earning a B.A. in journalism from Marquette University.
Aaron loves giving back by helping student journalists get their foot in the door. He served as a member of Marquette University's Board for Student Media. In his free time, you can find Aaron speaking at local schools, volunteering, running, and enjoying the outdoors.
Aaron is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and served as a board member for the Wisconsin Black Media Association. He is involved in Marquette University's mentor program.
The latest from Aaron Maybin
Fatal Caledonia fire, 1 person dead; neighbors react
Investigators in Caledonia are trying to get to the bottom of a fatal fire early Sunday morning, April 6, 2025.
Arrowhead referendum; voters reject $136.2M plan for school upgrades
For the second time in less than a year, voters in Waukesha County rejected a referendum to make major upgrades at Arrowhead High School in Hartland.
2025 Wisconsin superintendent race; Jill Underly wins reelection
Wisconsin voted Tuesday for Jill Underly to remain as the state's top education official.
Fatal shooting at Milwaukee gas station, employee remembers coworker
Milwaukee Police are searching for whoever shot and killed a gas station worker this weekend. His co-worker says a group of young people are connected to the city’s latest homicide.
Myanmar earthquake: Milwaukee's Burmese community reacts, offers support
There's a desperate search for survivors after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar. The death toll in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,600, and there's concern in Milwaukee’s Burmese community.
Shredding stereotypes: Ebony Ice paves way for Black skiers, snowboarders
Ebony Ice is a group that is changing the narrative that Black people do not ski or snowboard.
Milwaukee litter issues; alderman faces backlash over comments
It is a problem we see every spring – litter and trash on the side of the road in parts of Milwaukee. It has led to a Milwaukee alderman to call for a crackdown.
MPS school resource officers; emails reveal timeline of frustration, confusion
FOX6 News obtained months of internal emails between the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools on school resource officers.
Renewed legislation to increase Wisconsin parking garage safety
There's a renewed push to keep people safe while using parking structures. A bipartisan bill is gaining ground in Madison with a focus on frequent inspections.
March Madness in Milwaukee; parking near Fiserv Forum
Thousands of college basketball fans will head to Deer District on Sunday, the final day of NCAA Tournament games in Milwaukee.