
Ben Handelman
It is a dream to be able to tell the stories of Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin. Since joining the FOX6 News team in April 2011, I have traveled across the state and the country as an anchor/reporter for Wisconsin’s largest newsroom.
I am proud to call Milwaukee’s east side my home. My journey here brought me out of the woods of Connecticut, and through some of our country’s largest farm fields in Illinois before finding a home in the brew city!
I grew up in northwest Connecticut and graduated from Quinnipiac University (GO BOBCATS!). A desire to be a professional storyteller helped me land my first job at ABC affiliate WICS in Springfield, Illinois. I was promoted and sent to sister station WICD in Champaign, Illinois where I met my wife. At the time she was a reporter for the competition. I’m happy to say Ashley Sears and I found a way to be on the same team when we both moved to Milwaukee to work at FOX6! We enjoy working together a lot better than against each other.
Here in Milwaukee, I have anchored and reported on every newscast from morning to night. Currently, I can be found anchoring weekend evening newscasts and reporting for FOX6 news at nine and ten throughout the week. In my time here I’ve covered some of Wisconsin’s biggest stories from the Sikh Temple and Azana Salon shootings to the unrest in Sherman Park in 2016. I’ve walked with Brett Favre during his return to Lambeau Field and helped push cars stuck in the snow during several Wisconsin winters.
I’ve been sent across the country where I’ve seen the destruction of an F-5 tornado in Oklahoma and the heartbreak left behind following the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. In Dallas, I saw the resilience of officers who had to head back to work after five of their coworkers were killed, and have stood feet away from Air Force One for two different presidents.
My work has received recognition from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association, and the Milwaukee Press Club.
In Milwaukee, you can often find Ashley and me jogging along the lakefront or attending one of the million festivals in our great home city. In 2016, I started a goofy boat blog to share pictures of Milwaukee’s vibrant shipping industry (bigboatsmke.com). I am on a lifetime journey to sample as much Mexican food as I can find. I am always looking for story ideas or recommendations for my next adventure.
Feel free to reach out ben.handelman@fox.com. Let’s connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The latest from Ben Handelman
Bucks legend Marques Johnson honored, discusses sobriety journey
Bucks legend Marques Johnson was recently honored for his support of a local organization that has helped hundreds of men with substance abuse issues.
Ozaukee County fatal wrong-way crash; driver's dashcam video released
Deputies have released video of a deadly crash in Ozaukee County that left two people dead last month.
Wisconsin Democratic Convention, new party chair to be elected
Wisconsin Democrats will elect a new party chair at this year's state convention, which runs Saturday and Sunday. Ben Wikler is not seeking a fourth term.
NFL Draft: UW-Green Bay offers unique online class
UW-Green Bay is offering a unique online class ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft that has students logging in from around the world.
Milwaukee Brewers home opener, tailgating couple gets engaged
Brewers fans may not have been feeling lovely after the Brewers' loss to the Kansas City Royals for the home opener on Monday, March 31, 2025, but love was still in the air.
Milwaukee Brewers home opener, couple gets engaged at ballpark
Love was in the air at the Brewers home opener outside American Family Field on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Brookfield teen's speed skating foundation finalist in statewide competition
Aidan Liu's speed on skates has earned him national recognition. However it's what the Brookfield teen accomplished off the ice that has earned him a new title.
Withee teen's business earns him competition finalist spot
A Withee teen was used to helping out family members with projects around their homes. A decision to branch out to customers farther away from home helped his business grow.
Brodhead teen's landscaping business has earned him a big honor
Four teens are up about to battle it out before some of Wisconsin's most successful business leaders for a $5,000 prize. All this week Fox 6 is introducing you to the finalists for Junior Achievement's Young Entreprenuer Competition. One high school senior from Southern Wisconsin hopes he is a cut above the rest.
Whitefish Bay teen hopes weather app he created earns him $5,000
Four young business owners are about to battle it out for a $5,000 prize.