Beyond putting out fires, firefighters have another big fight on their hands. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator invites FOX6 reporter Madalyn O'Neill on to talk about a recent experience she and her photojournalist had to take part in a Fire Ops 101 training in Madison. Maddy explains who went through the training and its purpose. She also explains the two issues she focused on in her reporting: Staffing challenges and mental health concerns.

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A Milwaukee sales tax is a step closer to reality, but will the city's mayor pay a political price? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about why supporters say the sales tax is needed. Jason also explains what happened at a recent public hearing about the proposed sales tax. You'll hear what happens next in the process and the effect those results will have on the city.

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A now-former East Troy middle school music teacher is accused of touching female students. But it's how the school district handled the allegations that prompted four families to reach out to the FOX6 Investigators. In this episode of Open Record, Bryan Polcyn breaks down his latest investigation into the case against John Rash. You'll hear about when the allegations first came to light and why it took years for Rash to be charged. Plus, Bryan explains his conversation with several families who are unhappy with how the school handled the whole thing.

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A TikTok challenge that prompted a nationwide wave of auto thefts has led to a $200 million settlement for automakers Hyundai and Kia. On this episode of Open Record, FOX6's Stephanie Grade joins Sam Kraemer and Bryan Polcyn to talk about the lawsuit that started it all in Milwaukee -- ground zero for the so-called 'Kia Boyz'.

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Milwaukee city leaders say they're facing a financial crisis, but that hasn't stopped them from pursuing a major expansion of the Hop streetcar. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains the emails that detail a $350M plan to expand the streetcar to Fiserv Forum and beyond. Bryan walks us through the status of the Hop including ridership, expansion costs, and availability of federal dollars. You'll hear about those thousands of emails obtained through an open records request and the expansion plan you likely didn't know was being discussed among city leaders.

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Contact 6 hears from a lot of consumers about a variety of billing issues. Many file complaints about being wrongfully billed or overbilled. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn and Contact 6's Jenna Sachs talk about two billing issues that recently came into the Contact 6 inbox. Jenna explains back-billing and why one man owed $3,500 for unpaid utilities and how you can make sure you're being properly billed. You'll also learn about gap coverage and one man's challenge after he crashed his car.

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On Open Record, we talk a lot about investigative reporting, including the process we follow and how we use public records. In this episode, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bret Lemoine on to talk about beat reporting. Bret explains what beat reporting is, why it's important, and the role his home plays in how he covers stories happening in and around Waukesha.

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Many say it's as life-altering as the internet, but others worry artificial intelligence could be harmful. Consumer protection groups explain some of the dangers that are already here. Plus, after three years, the COVID-19 public health emergency has ended. Could it soon cost you more to buy a test? In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on to talk about two recent consumer issues to hit the FOX6 inbox. Jenna will explain why AI technology is giving some people pause. She'll also talk about what the end of the federal COVID-19 health emergency means for you.

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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 and why thieves are after them. Plus, Bill shares one woman's story after she was a victim of the acetone-washed checks. You'll hear that victim's message to the thieves.

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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 financial crisis.

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