Open Record

Starting May 1, 2022, Milwaukee police will be able to do something new to deal with the city's most dangerous drivers. For the first time, they'll be able to impound cars -- at least, temporarily. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares how this plan is something community leaders have wanted for some time. Polcyn also details his latest investigation that profiles one driver who is emblematic of not only the problem, but how ineffective enforcement of this problem has been up to this point.

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Lawyers who represent the poorest in Milwaukee are pushing to have most eviction cases dropped from record after one year. Opponents say it's not fair to landlords. Plus, a window installer in Menomonee Falls is under investigation and facing mounting complaints. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6's Jenna Sachs on the episode to talk about two big consumer issues to hit the FOX6 inbox.

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A Milwaukee man says he rushed his friend to the hospital to save his life and ended up with five police officers piled on top of him. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why it's what officers left out of their reports that prompted that man to reach out to FOX6. Bryan walks through the timeline of that night in 2021. You'll also hear why Milwaukee police opened up an internal investigation after FOX6 requested records. Plus, a former detective and a civil rights lawyer weigh in on what happened that night.

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From a new Milwaukee mayor to big projects that went bust, the winds of change are blowing the spring following the April 2022 election. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator invites FOX6 political reporter Jason Calvi on to talk about results and the impact of those results. Jason digs into culture wars affecting school boards as well as the dozens of mayor's races across Southeast Wisconsin. Bryan and Jason also talk about what's next for our area following the results of the April 5 election. In today's Off the Record segment, the team talks about which three apps on their phone they can't live without.

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A Milwaukee therapist is accused of sexually exploiting his clients. Now, a FOX6 investigation raises serious questions about how he got a counseling license in the first place. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains how he uncovered a disturbing series of arrests and the legal obstacles that may have kept the state's licensing agency in the dark. Plus, hear what advocates for victims of sexual violence have to say about the whole thing.

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A fight breaks out at a high school basketball game and the referees suspend everyone. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Sam Kraemer on to talk about both what happened on the court AND in court. A judge's ruling changed the course of the 2022 WIAA basketball playoffs. Sam, who has been covering this story, explains what it could mean for the future of high school sports.

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The war in Ukraine is prompting prices at the gas pumps to skyrocket. President Biden blames Russia, but also warns American oil companies they shouldn't cash in by price gouging. The president's critics say he should take the blame. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn and Contact 6's Jenna Sachs explore what is really driving gas prices. They welcome Patrick Dehaan of GasBuddy on the episode. He helps us understand why gas prices are up and where they're going.

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It's been more than three months since the Waukesha parade tragedy. Since late November, millions of dollars have been raised for victims and their families. But since then, we've learned not all the money will go to the victims. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains why local non-profits want a cut and how one survivor feels about the motivation behind these donations.

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Not all surprises are good ones, and for many who recently filed complaints with Contact 6, they know that all too well. In this episode of Open Record, Contact 6's Jenna Sachs joins FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn to talk about two recent consumer issues that hit the FOX6 inbox. People living in Waukesha's Horizon West condos were recently forced to leave their homes due to an unstable structure. But despite a raze order for the building, residents are still being forced to pay mortgage, property taxes, and insurance, among other things. What's next for those folks? Plus, surprise medical bills can cost patients a lot of money. For years, Contact 6 has taken these billing complaints to insurance companies. Jenna explains why there should now be a drop-off in those cases.

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Following the November tragedy at the Waukesha parade, Wisconsin lawmakers have put the state's bail system on trial. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn shares the details of his latest investigation into bail reform. Bryan explains what bail is, how it's used, and why it's important. Hear about the proposals coming from Republican lawmakers and what the other side has to say about it. Plus, you'll hear from a little girl who was injured in the parade while marching with her dance team. Bryan also explains what other states are doing and have done in regards to bail reform.

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