Ben Dackiw joined the WBRZ team in 2026 as a Sports Anchor and Reporter.

Originally born in Toronto, Canada, Ben was raised in Baltimore, Maryland, before heading south to attend the University of Oklahoma. He began his professional career in Bismarck, North Dakota, where he spent two years at KFYR-TV covering a wide range of sports stories before making the move to Baton Rouge.

A lifelong sports fan, Ben has a particular passion for hockey and proudly cheers on the Winnipeg Jets.

When he’s not covering games or anchoring sportscasts, Ben enjoys reading and playing video games, with the Resident Evil series ranking among his favorites. He stays closely connected with his family, including his older sister in Orlando.

Follow Ben:

Instagram: @bendackiw

Twitter X : @bendackiw

Email: bdackiw@wbrz.com