Jason Calvi
My journey to FOX6 is a sort of homecoming, back to the Midwest. I grew up on Lake Michigan’s southern border. OK, way south of it, in Chicago’s southwest suburbs. My wonderful wife grew up in Michigan. I graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, where I anchored and reported for the campus television station. I also interned at Chicago’s former 24/7 cable news channel.
I have been honored to serve as a broadcast journalist for thirteen years, working in Indiana, Connecticut, Washington, DC, and now Milwaukee. Some of the highlights include interviewing 2020 candidates Mike Pence, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden; covering that whirlwind year, the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the 2015 visit of Pope Francis. My favorite days are getting the chance to tell stories like yours.
Politics touches what we hold dear: our families, schools, communities, state and world; it's also about our worries, hopes and dreams. Please help me tell these stories. I also feel honored to ask lawmakers your questions. Politics is about you, so, please shoot me an e-mail and let me know what’s happening in your town and what questions are on your mind: Jason.Calvi@fox.com.
When not reporting for FOX6, you'll find my family and I exploring our excellent parks, checking out books from the library, visiting church, and tasting new local food and brews.
The latest from Jason Calvi
Racism Milwaukee County public health crisis, NYC follows suit
Milwaukee County led the nation in declaring racism a public health crisis. Many other cities have followed suit. New York City is the latest, and the Big Apple credits a Wisconsin woman with launching what's become a national push.
Colin Powell honored by Wisconsin leaders, 'the ultimate patriot'
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, died from COVID-19 complications. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. He had also been treated over the past few years for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. He was 84.
Milwaukee's American Rescue Plan money: How will it be spent?
How should Milwaukee spend $174 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money? The Common Council's Finance Committee worked to hash it out.
Wisconsin lawmaker Jacque, COVID recovery ongoing, returns to work
Wisconsin State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) returned to work Thursday after surviving a serious case of COVID-19.
Gov. Evers: $45 million for violence prevention, victims of crime
Governor Tony Evers unveiled a $45 million investment with the hopes of preventing violence and helping victims. Millions of that will go to Milwaukee, Evers said, but Republicans say it’s too little, too late.
Milwaukee debates 195 new officers, how to pay for them
Milwaukee leaders are debating hiring 195 new police officers as part of the mayor's budget proposal, but the Common Council has to approve it and some members have serious questions about how to pay for them.
195 new officers in Milwaukee budget proposal amid growing crime
More than half of murders in Milwaukee in 2021 remain unsolved. Milwaukee Acting Police Chief Jeffrey Norman answered questions about the growing violence in the city as the Common Council debates the Milwaukee Police Department's budget.
37th and Meinecke shooting; mayor describes ‘toxic’ gun violence
Five people were shot near 37th and Meinecke in Milwaukee on Thursday night, Oct. 7. A police officer and a suspect exchanged fire.
Wisconsin election subpoenas: Testimony off, attorney says
A loosening of the requirements dictated in election investigation subpoenas: Madison City Attorney Michael Haas tells FOX6 the testimony compelled is now cancelled.
2020 election probe targets Milwaukee mayor, 4 others
A Republican-ordered investigation has subpoenaed the mayors of the state’s largest cities: Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee and Racine. They’re ordered to testify in front of former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Mike Gableman, who’s leading the probe.