Open Record

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 talk about the collapse, the investigation, and to explain what's next. Amelia walks listeners through the structure's most recent inspections, what we know about the snow removal company contracted at Bayshore, and how the owners of those stranded cars are managing.

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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 hear about the hot-button issues and heated debates already taking place between candidates.

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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 explains the change in state law that made firearms training for those companies optional. You'll also hear about what powers private security guards actually have under the law and when they can use them.

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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 consumer issues we're seeing come in our FOX6 newsroom. Jenna introduces us to one couple who fumbled their shot at Packers season tickets and what the front office is saying about the waitlist process. You'll also hear about why checking for recalled appliances after you move into a new home can be something that helps keep you and your family safe.

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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 letter from the grave. Plus, Bill walks us through what it was like being in the courtroom during these proceedings.

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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 what factors judges are allowed to consider when setting cash bail accused of violent crimes. Listeners will also hear what both sides have to say about the issue and the high-profile cases that have put bail reform on the front burner.

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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 the guidelines and how experts see this all playing out and what it could mean for the students' mental health. Plus, hear about other school districts across Southeast Wisconsin who are also grappling with this controversy.

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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, you'll learn about the key evidence jurors won't see as they decide if Julie Jensen's death was murder or suicide.

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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 make things right with consumers. Jenna also explains how Contact 6 works, what makes the FOX6 consumer unit different than the others, and the kinds of things the Contact 6 team can help resolve.

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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 Schools. Plus, a festive Off the Record question has us examining how we eat candy canes.

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