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
New Racine apartments, former Regency Mall site redeveloped
A Racine apartment complex, trying to meet the city's need for housing, opened Wednesday where Regency Mall used to be.
National Night Out: Mount Pleasant police give community insight
The Mount Pleasant Police Department used its National Night Out to invite community members to connect with officers in their neighborhoods.
Kenosha lighthouse artist residency gives local painter unique access
The Kenosha lighthouse is an iconic symbol of Southeast Wisconsin. Usually, it's closed off to the public, but a local artist is getting the chance to make the beacon her personal studio.
Menasha tornado relief: Pleasant Prairie donation drive, scam warning
Donations are streaming in for those affected by the EF-3 tornado in Menasha earlier this week. But while plenty of people are helping, there are some taking advantage of the situation.
Racine County Fair opens five-day annual event
It is the first day of the Racine County Fair: a tradition that has been going on since 1923.
Madison police shooting: Community members call for reform
As the Wisconsin DOJ investigates the Madison police shooting of Corey Ruiz, some community members hope it can be a learning opportunity for law enforcement.
Wilmot Raceway semi-truck dirt race a first for Wisconsin
The American Big Rig Racing event brings semi-trucks dirt track racing to Wilmot Raceway in Kenosha County on Saturday, July 25.
Racine County Flock camera system misuse; new measures implemented
In the past two months, the Racine County Sheriff's Office and Racine Police Department have each had two cases of officers misusing Flock cameras.
Kenosha County gas power plant proposal, public hearing scheduled
A public hearing session is the last chance for the town of Paris community to stop the construction of the proposed Red Oak Ridge natural gas plant.
Kenosha Applebee's arrest lawsuit; man speaks, more defendants added
A man wrongfully arrested at a Kenosha Applebee's filed a federal lawsuit against Kenosha and three officers. Now, more defendants have been added.