Open Record

The suicide rates among firefighters is a national battle and has become personal for one now-retired Milwaukee firefighter. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter and anchor Suzanne Spencer on to talk about a recent story she shared of one man who is using his voice and experiences to encourage other first responders to ask for help.

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It's been a decade since the Milwaukee Bucks drafted a relatively unknown prospect named Giannis Antetokounmpo. We know the impact he's had on Milwaukee, but it doesn't stop there. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 anchor and reporter Carl Deffenbaugh on to talk about a recent trip to Greece that included visiting the basketball court where it all started for Giannis and his brothers. Carl explains the impact the AntetokounBros Academy is having on hundreds of kids in Greece. Carl also shares stories of people who live and work in and around Sepolia and how the Antetokounmpo family continues to play a role in their lives.

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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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