
Aaron Maybin
Aaron Maybin is a proud Milwaukee County native who covers breaking, feature, and general assignment stories. He joined the FOX6 News team in 2018.
Throughout his time at FOX6, Aaron has reported on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine rollout, and protests following the death of George Floyd. He played an integral part in covering the homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse and the Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy.
His writing and in-depth field reporting has earned him seven Emmy nominations. In 2021, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awarded Aaron with Best Live On-Scene Reporting.
Prior to joining FOX6 News, Aaron worked for WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina where he was a reporter and fill-in anchor. While there, he followed major stories, including the federal trial of Emanuel AME Church shooter Dylann Roof, Hurricanes Irma and Matthew, and South Carolina’s "1000-year" flood. He also interviewed first lady Jill Biden.
Aaron attended Oak Creek high school before earning a B.A. in journalism from Marquette University.
Aaron loves giving back by helping student journalists get their foot in the door. He serves as a member of Marquette University’s Board for Student Media. In his free time, you can find Aaron speaking at local schools, volunteering, running, and enjoying the outdoors.
Aaron is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and served as a board member for the Wisconsin Black Media Association. He is involved in Marquette’s mentor program and the Leukemia and Lymphoma society.
The latest from Aaron Maybin
We Energies worker saved driver after crash
Saving lives isn't an official part of the job, but a We Energies worker did just that. He was driving from Richland Center to Bellevue when he came upon a bad crash.
95th and Allyn fatal shooting; 15-year-old boy dead
A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed early Tuesday near 95th and Allyn. Family identified him as Dechale Hampton, a Riverside High School student.
Antetokounmpo family story: Disney+ releases 'Rise' on June 24
It's a big day for Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his family. A movie based on their struggles and success starts streaming Friday.
Summerfest's weekend lineup format underway, fans glad to be back
The beating heart of a Milwaukee summer, Summerfest returned Thursday, June 23 – and so did some of the Big Gig's most loyal fans.
Summerfest opening day Thursday
The Big Gig is almost back! On Thursday, thousands will be enjoying Summerfest and all it has to offer.
West Allis trailer fire, 3-year-old rescued
Body camera video shows a 3-year-old boy being rescued from a burning home in West Allis early Sunday.
Milwaukee Brewers Point Apartments car break-ins, thousands in damage
People at Milwaukee's Brewers Point Apartments had a rough start to the week, waking up Monday morning, June 20 to find their cars had been broken into.
Milwaukee drainage ditch system danger: 'The river always wins'
A search of Milwaukee's drainage tunnels after three people were swept into the current Monday raises concerns about the concrete channels' dangers.
Milwaukee drainage tunnel search; boy found dead, men still missing
A 10-year-old boy was found dead during a search of Milwaukee's drainage tunnels on the city's south side Tuesday, less than 24 hours after he went missing. Family identified the boy as Mohammad Arman.
Milwaukee man killed, shots fired into his home
A Milwaukee man, 56, was killed when someone fired shots into his home early Monday. FOX6 found bullet holes and four evidence markers at his front door.