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
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.
Mount Pleasant homicide: Family seeks justice for 18-year-old victim
Mount Pleasant police are searching for the suspect who shot and killed 18-year-old Geovonnie Amie. It comes as one of Geovonnie’s relatives remembers a young life – taken right when it was getting started.
Downtown Kenosha businesses benefit from grant program
Downtown Kenosha is especially busy this time of year and the shops in the area are a big reason for that, and some recent grants are helping them grow.
Microsoft data center noise in Mount Pleasant, class action lawsuit filed
In Mount Pleasant, some people who live near Microsoft's data center say it's just too loud—and they want something done.
Kenosha slot machine fake ticket payouts, woman accused
Kenosha County prosecutors accuse a woman of using fake slot machine tickets to get payouts. Police are still looking for a man she was with.
Racine water rescue, 62-year-old victim in critical condition
Developing news out of Racine at the Pershing Park boat launch. The Racine County Sheriff’s Office says the victim of the incident is in critical condition. The water rescue happened on Tuesday morning.
Burlington storm damage, residents help one another in aftermath
As the Burlington community deals with the aftermath of last Friday's storms, residents are focused less on damage and more on resiliency.