Episode 323: The Stage is Set
In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites three special guests on to talk about what it takes to pull off Summerfest.
Episode 322: Jubilee Day
Milwaukee is home to one of the oldest Juneteenth celebrations in the country. But it's been a long road to where we are now from the day in 1863 when President Lincoln first issued his Emancipation Proclamation, the beginning of the end of slavery in America.
Episode 321: Just Some Guy
Hundreds of small business owners in Milwaukee say they have private security to keep you safe, but many of those workers are unlicensed and untrained.
Episode 320: Christina's Story
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a Franklin woman is sharing her story to give others hope. After hitting rock bottom, she got the help she needed to beat her drug addiction.
Episode 319: Gut Feeling
A popular grilling accessory sent a Kenosha man to the emergency room. Now, he’s warning others about the dangers of the product that could have killed him.
Open Record: Cardiac Connection
A Tough Mudder's finish line turns into a flatline for one man. Now, that patient has a second chance at life and is paying it forward to the cardiac rehab unit that helped him get back on his feet.
Episode 318: Cardiac Connection
A Tough Mudder's finish line turns into a flatline for one man. Now, that patient has a second chance at life and is paying it forward to the cardiac rehab unit that helped him get back on his feet.
Open Record: She Bolts
Open Record explores the dangers of children with autism wandering or bolting from school.
Episode 317: She Bolts
Nearly half of children with autism elope, meaning they wander or run away. Some meet with tragic consequences. This week on Open Record, we explore what parents can do to get their child's school to prevent bolting.
Open Record: The Art of Imitation
Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares two recent consumer issues that both deal with complex impersonation scams.
Episode 316: The Art of Imitation
One woman loses her entire savings after falling victim to a scam and learns much of her lost money was taxable. Plus, another woman is out nearly $50,000 after making a major purchase online. She thought the seller was in Wisconsin, but it turns out, the address was being spoofed.
Open Record: Broken Trust
Open Record takes a look back at the charges, investigation, and trial of former Milwaukee therapist George Ramsey.
Episode 315: Broken Trust
It's been more than three years since prosecutors charged George Ramsey with sexually exploiting three of his former mental health clients. Now, a jury has found the former Milwaukee therapist guilty of sexually exploiting one of those female clients.
Open Record: The Magic of Music
Make-a-Wish Wisconsin is celebrating 40 years and marking a major milestone by granting their 8,000th wish.
Episode 314: The Magic of Music
Make-a-Wish Wisconsin is celebrating 40 years and marking a major milestone by granting their 8,000th wish. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Carl Deffenbaugh on to talk about how the magic of music was able to give one teen the chance of a lifetime.
Episode 313: The Race Is On
From the presidential primary to dozens of school referendums, voters hit the polls April 2 to cast their ballots. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn and FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi break down the numbers and results.
Episode 312: In-person Influence
When it comes to presidential campaigns, the Badger State is a must-visit -- a battleground that can make or break a candidate. But do campaign visits really influence voter behavior?
Episode 311: Utter Disregard
It's against the law to drive without a valid license in Wisconsin. But it's almost never a crime, no matter how many times you get caught. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains the loophole in state law that allows dangerous drivers to keep on driving, putting you and your family at risk.
Episode 310: Sight Unseen
Whether it's daily words of wisdom coming from an unexpected place or defying expectations, you never know when or where you'll find that spark. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Carl Deffenbaugh on to talk about two recent feature stories that have one thing in common.
Episode 309: The Unscheduled Interview
In the news business, much of what we do revolves around scheduled interviews where a reporter asks the questions and an interviewee shares information, insight, and reaction. But not everyone we want to interview for the news wants to be interviewed.