Open Record

Thieves are targeting your mail and one woman says a personal check she wrote was cashed by a man she'd never met. What is the post office doing about a string of crimes against letter carriers? In this week's Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bill Miston on to talk about the latest crime ring where postal workers are robbed on the route. Bill explains arrow keys an...

Shared revenue dates back more than 100 years in Wisconsin. What is shared revenue and why do we have it? What's driving the current proposal to boost it for the first time in years? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites a pair of experts on to explain it all and help break down some of the issues in place in order for Milwaukee to get more money to avert a financi...

Auto repossessions are expected to climb this year now that consumers no longer benefit from more lenient leaders and stimulus programs. But car owners in Wisconsin do have some important rights. Plus, one man can't enjoy the Milwaukee RiverWalk to the fullest because of mechanical malfunctions. Contact 6 discovered improvements are on the way. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bry...

A local man applied and gained acceptance into the Milwaukee Fire Department's cadet program. The program is a pipeline to employment within the department. But two days before the start of training, he lost his spot -- and now, the family says the program should change. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Sam Kraemer on to talk about this story Sam...

What started as mere headaches escalated into a 2-year medical battle for a member of the FOX6 News team. On this week's episode of Open Record, FOX6 WakeUp News anchor Suzanne Spencer opens up about her brain surgeries, her brand new baby, and a mysterious sagging eye lid that threatened to keep her out of the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Progressives won control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Tuesday's election. In today's episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about what the April 4 results mean for the future of Wisconsin politics and how daily life could change. Jason explains how Janet Protasiewicz won over Dan Kelly. We also learn what Protasiewicz's wi...

Milwaukee officials have efforts in place to curb reckless driving, but some of the city's worst offenders aren't getting the message. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn digs into his latest investigation into Milwaukee's most dangerous drivers and why they face little to no consequences until it's too late. Bryan explains what is and isn't being done to stop the proble...

Did you know there's a way to get money from the Wisconsin Lottery without ever buying a ticket? If you own a home in Wisconsin, you're likely entitled to a couple hundred dollars every year. Plus, a Hartland mom is frustrated and confused after a health clinic's error involving her son and expired vaccines. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna S...

After weeks of speculation, Aaron Rodgers breaks his silence on his future with the Green Bay Packers. The 4-time NFL MVP says the Packers pushed him out and now, he plans to play somewhere else. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 Sports Director Tim Van Vooren on to talk all things Rodgers. Tim explains what still needs to happen to make Rodgers' move to t...

Consumers expect to find Airbnb rentals in the Wisconsin Dells, Door County and in northern Wisconsin. But, when it comes to city neighborhoods, what are the rules? Plus, they can’t work, have little money to fall back on, and are waiting months for the approval of claims that could put a roof over their heads. In this episode of Open Record, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs explains the delays and how it...

Following a late-February snow storm, a parking structure at Bayshore in Glendale partially collapsed, trapping 56 vehicles. Now, the process of getting vehicles returned to their owners will start. In this episode of Open Record, the team digs into the structural failure that could have been much worse. FOX6 Investigators Bryan Polcyn and Amanda St. Hilaire invite FOX6 reporter Amelia Jones on to...

A six-week rush to election day is underway. Soon, Wisconsin voters will decide whether control of the Wisconsin Supreme Court goes left or right. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about Tuesday's election night results. Jason will break down why that supreme court seat is so important to the state. You'll also hea...

Private security guards stand watch across southeast Wisconsin. Following a deadly shootout in a grocery store parking lot, one private security company is under scrutiny. A security guard for another company pulls a gun on a restaurant customer who uses the wrong door. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn breaks down his two-part series on armed security guards. He expla...

The waitlist for Packers season tickets runs 147,000+ deep. So, what happens when your name gets to the top? What if you miss your opportunity to claim those tickets? Plus, there's an important step in the home-buying process that many miss...with sometimes devastating results. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two big c...

New trial, same result. It took a jury less than a day to come back with a guilty verdict in the Mark Jensen retrial. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bill Miston on to talk about the trial. Bill spent the last month covering the trial, from jury selection to the reading of the verdict. You'll learn how prosecutors made their case without a lette...

Democrats and Republicans seem to agree that Wisconsin's system of pretrial release is flawed. But what is the solution? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn talks about bail reform and how the issue will be on the April ballot in Wisconsin. Bryan explains how the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate voted to approve a change in the Wisconsin constitution that would alter...

The Waukesha School District now has new guidelines for parental rights. They state any student questions about gender identity and sexuality are personal, private, and shouldn't be addressed by staff. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bret Lemoine on to talk about this hot-button issue. Bret explains what critics and supporters are saying about t...

15 years ago, Mark Jensen was convicted of poisoning his wife with antifreeze and suffocating her. Now, Jensen is getting another chance to prove he's innocent. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bill Miston on to talk about the retrial. Bill walks us through the case and why Mark Jensen is on trial for his wife's death a quarter-century ago. Plus,...

One business in particular prompted more complaints to Contact 6 in 2022 than any other single company. Plus, how much did Contact 6 save FOX6 viewers last year? In this episode of Open Record, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs updates listeners on complaints filed in 2022 about the company Window Select. You'll hear why customers were unhappy, how the company got into that position, and what it's doing to...

For the last 11 years, he's been behind the scenes, an undercover operative, and stakeout specialist. FOX6 Investigators could never reveal his real identity until now. In this episode of Open Record, we unmask Producer Pete. The I-Team and Contact 6 members share laughs and memories with FOX6 Investigative Producer, Stephen Davis, as he gets ready to embark on a new career with Milwaukee Public S...

For years, he's been accused of stealing from the women he meets on dating websites. But now, Timothy Olson faces serious charges including kidnapping and being linked to the deaths of two women. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bill Miston on to break down the case against Timothy Olson. Bill explains how Olson recently ended up on the radar of...

While you have probably heard of a payday loan, what do you know about installment loans? The quick-cash method that could have you taking a big risk. Plus, hearing aids are now available over-the-counter. How do they stack up against prescription hearing aids? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invite Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on the episode to talk about two of the late...

Could one of Wisconsin's most wanted go free again thanks to the generosity of a convicted drug trafficker? We're learning more about the 51-year-old business owner who put up more than $100,000 in cash to spring a 25-year-old homicide defendant from jail. In this episode of Open Record FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares his latest investigation into the money Richard Stulo posted to help Kenne...

The 2022 fall election marked a big day for incumbents in Wisconsin. Their challengers, meanwhile, dealt with some disappointment. With a split decision in the state's biggest political races, the stage is set for two more years of gridlock in Madison and Washington. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to break down this wee...

With the right tools, thousands of miles can be erased from a car’s odometer. Tampering with an odometer is against the law. It’s also the reason the state of Wisconsin says it revoked a Milwaukee businesses’ motor vehicle dealer license. Plus, student loan debt relief is underway, but as borrowers begin filing applications online, some are getting official-looking letters in the mail. In this epi...