Open Record

It's been nearly a week since the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, holding that the constitution does not confer a right to abortion and returning authority to regulate abortion to the states. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about the decision means for Wisconsin. The team shares re...

When terror struck the Waukesha Christmas Parade last fall, it was hard to fathom. Who would do something like that? Seven months later, Darrell Brooks is planning to mount an insanity defense. On this episode of Open Record, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Janine Geske explains what Brooks would have to prove to succeed. Plus, how the case of Jeffrey Dahmer may shed some light on the chall...

Surveillance video catches a valet doing something that left one woman stunned. Why it prompted her to reach out to Contact 6. Plus, a cellphone hack that happened days after a woman tapped into one airport's internet. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn is joined by Contact 6's Jenna Sachs. Jenna breaks down two recent consumer issues. Jenna explains why a recent car th...

The federal government is showering Wisconsin schools with more than two billion dollars in pandemic relief funds and the latest round aims at helping students catch up on what they missed. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down his latest investigation where he found one local school administrator who turned a learning loss into a financial gain for his own hou...

As of the publishing of this podcast, 24-year-old Kenneth Twyman is a wanted man. In fact, local police have asked US Marshals to go find him for the third time. This time, it's for homicide. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains how Twyman posted cash bail three times in three separate felony cases before he was charged with homicide. Bryan shares a conversation...

A recent FOX6 investigation uncovered the Wauwatosa School Board discussed public records in private. Why is that a big deal? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators explain what you should expect from your government's public meetings. Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire walk listeners through a crash course in Open Meetings 101. Amanda breaks down a recent investigation involvi...

Rejected by rideshare, two members of Milwaukee blind community spoke out to Contact 6. Plus, a twist on a classic scam entangles a small local business. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two major consumer issues hitting the FOX6 inbox. One focuses on Uber and Lyft drivers denying rides to some disabled customers. The o...

Wisconsin nurses are stressed out and some are turning to drugs and alcohol to cope. But where do they turn when they're ready to get help? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why most health care workers struggling with addiction do not seek treatment until they're caught stealing drugs meant for you. He also shares what prompted a new non-profit and the backst...

Starting May 1, 2022, Milwaukee police will be able to do something new to deal with the city's most dangerous drivers. For the first time, they'll be able to impound cars -- at least, temporarily. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares how this plan is something community leaders have wanted for some time. Polcyn also details his latest investigation that profiles o...

Lawyers who represent the poorest in Milwaukee are pushing to have most eviction cases dropped from record after one year. Opponents say it's not fair to landlords. Plus, a window installer in Menomonee Falls is under investigation and facing mounting complaints. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on the episode to talk about two big cons...

A Milwaukee man says he rushed his friend to the hospital to save his life and ended up with five police officers piled on top of him. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why it's what officers left out of their reports that prompted that man to reach out to FOX6. Bryan walks through the timeline of that night in 2021. You'll also hear why Milwaukee police opene...

From a new Milwaukee mayor to big projects that went bust, the winds of change are blowing the spring following the April 2022 election. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about results and the impact of those results. Jason digs into culture wars affecting school boards as well as the dozens of mayor's races across Southeast Wi...

A Milwaukee therapist is accused of sexually exploiting his clients. Now, a FOX6 investigation raises serious questions about how he got a counseling license in the first place. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains how he uncovered a disturbing series of arrests and the legal obstacles that may have kept the state's licensing agency in the dark. Plus, hear what a...

A fight breaks out at a high school basketball game and the referees suspend everyone. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Sam Kraemer on to talk about both what happened on the court AND in court. A judge's ruling changed the course of the 2022 WIAA basketball playoffs. Sam, who has been covering this story, explains what it could mean for the futu...

The war in Ukraine is prompting prices at the gas pumps to skyrocket. President Biden blames Russia, but also warns American oil companies they shouldn't cash in by price gouging. The president's critics say he should take the blame. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn and Contact 6's Jenna Sachs explore what is really driving gas prices. They welcome Patrick Dehaan of G...

It's been more than three months since the Waukesha parade tragedy. Since late November, millions of dollars have been raised for victims and their families. But since then, we've learned not all the money will go to the victims. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why local non-profits want a cut and how one survivor feels about the motivation behind these dona...

Not all surprises are good ones, and for many who recently filed complaints with Contact 6, they know that all too well. In this episode of Open Record, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joins FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn to talk about two recent consumer issues that hit the FOX6 inbox. People living in Waukesha's Horizon West condos were recently forced to leave their homes due to an unstable structure....

Following the November tragedy at the Waukesha parade, Wisconsin lawmakers have put the state's bail system on trial. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares the details of his latest investigation into bail reform. Bryan explains what bail is, how it's used, and why it's important. Hear about the proposals coming from Republican lawmakers and what the other side has...

Over the course of working in a newsroom for decades, they've covered some of the most important and impactful news stories in the Milwaukee area. You may not know their names because they perform their magic on the other side of the camera. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites two FOX6 guests on the podcast: Chief Photographer Andy Konkle and our nightside Execut...

The continued surge in violent crime is happening at the same time when politics are heating up again. The Wisconsin legislation is holding hearings and debates. and the governor's race is beginning to take shape. On top of that, Milwaukee is just a few weeks away from its first primary election for mayor in nearly 20 years without an incumbent. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigato...

Most of the time, viewers see a story on the news, but are unaware all that goes in to getting that story on the air. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators dig into a topic they spend a lot of time discussing: Anonymous sources. Amanda St. Hilaire talks about the role of anonymous sources in one of her most recent investigations. She and Bryan Polcyn explain what anonymous sources...

It was a rocky start to the season, but the Packers are cruising as they head into the NFL playoffs. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators talk all things green and gold with special guest, FOX6 Sports Director Tim Van Vooren. Tim weighs in on Aaron Rodgers' record-breaking season, the team's chances of a win in Green Bay, and what it's like being a Sports Director covering the Pa...

A FOX6 Investigation reveals a communication breakdown may have led to the release of Darrell Brooks from jail five days before the Waukesha Christmas parade. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators are breaking news we have yet to report on TV. Hear why a delay in posting a bail payment online may have led to the parade suspect's release and how a simple phone call could have preve...

FEMA has billions of dollars set aside to help families with funeral and burial costs of those who died due to COVID-19, so why have many not even applied? Plus, what happens if you're vaccinated, but unable to prove it? In today's episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators invite Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about some of the top consumer issues coming in to the FOX6 inbox. In today's O...

This time last year, we spent an episode talking about the good things that happened in 2020. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators take time to talk about what surprised us in 2021. We share messages from others in our FOX6 family about what surprised them most this year. You'll hear about everything from launching to space and the Bucks to working from home and having more empat...