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
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.
Town of Somers animal mistreatment case, woman faces 15 charges
They found the inside of the house covered in molding feces, maggots, and trash. That is the environment police say a Town of Somers woman kept her pets in.
Racine County Sheriff's Office Flock misuse, investigator suspended
A flock of problems surrounds another case of a law enforcement officer improperly using Flock cameras. It raises the question of how different agencies deal with abuse.
Brewers hat giveaway, Milwaukee artist draws inspiration from legend
Milwaukee artist Ric Stultz, who grew up in Mount Pleasant, was tabbed to create a Brewers hat giveaway.
Racine stabbing: Man accused of trying to kill dad awaits extradition
An 18-year-old man accused of stabbing his dad in Racine is awaiting extradition to Wisconsin after he was arrested in Nebraska.
Racine's Party on the Pavement vendor fees double, spark backlash
Increased fees for a festival in downtown Racine has vendors upset, with some of them even bowing out of the event in protest.
Twin Lakes card store burglary, Pokémon cards among $340K stolen
Robbers broke into a collectible store in Twin Lakes, took at least $340,000 in product and were out in less than five minutes on Monday morning, Aug. 10.
Racine County sheriff race, Republicans on primary ballot
The race for Racine County sheriff is wide open, and in the partisan primary Tuesday, voters will decide who they want to move on to the general election.
Racine, Kenosha volunteers build 328 beds for children in need
More than 300 volunteers, 12 hours, and 328 beds. A local organization used this past weekend to make those beds for those in need.