Open Record

A 7-year-old boy is abducted in broad daylight. Prosecutors say the kidnappers planned to rob a drug dealer, but ended up holding her child for ransom. In this episode of Open Record, how a search for a boy led to gunshots and why experts say this dramatic abduction is unlike almost any other. FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bria Jones on to talk about the brazen daytime kidnapping of the Milwaukee boy and the local and national attention the case is getting.

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On each shift, police officers face a threat they may never see coming. On this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter and anchor Sam Kraemer on to talk about ambushes and unprovoked attacks. They discuss what goes into the research and training aimed at protecting the people who protect us.

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Wisconsin's water war is spreading fast. Fifty-six Wisconsin communities now have bans or restrictions on wakesurfing, covering more than 400 lakes. So far in 2025, state lawmakers have yet to propose any legislation to settle the controversy statewide. On this episode on Open Record, Bryan Polcyn and Jenna Sachs are joined by guests with opposing views -- Cody Kamrowski of Wisconsin Wildlife Federation and Ed Gignac of Wisconsin Watersports Coalition.

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People trusted him with family heirlooms, but years later, they're wondering where their treasured instruments went. Plus, a local woman mourning the loss of her husband now needs to prove she didn't die, too. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites Contact 6 reporter Jenna Sachs on to talk about two consumer problems brought to FOX6 that were also deeply personal.

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The FDA calls it a groundbreaking step in new drug development. A plan to phase out animal testing will steer hundreds of millions of dollars toward high-tech alternatives. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains how scientists here in Wisconsin are leading the effort to transform pharmaceutical research.

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It's time to cue the bands, fire up the grills, chill the beer, and download the Summerfest app! The 57th Big Gig is here and fans are ready to pack the lakefront. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites a trio of special guests to talk all things Summerfest.

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A new online threat is putting Wisconsinites at risk of sexual exploitation. Apps and websites are using artificial intelligence to turn innocent pictures into so-called 'deepfake nudes.' In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn explains what lawmakers are doing to stop it.

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Testimony is well underway in the trial of Maxwell Anderson, the Milwaukee man accused of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators get you caught up on what's happened in court during week 1 of the trial. FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn, who has been following the testimony, talks about what we've heard and seen thus far. Legal expert and criminal defense attorney, Julius Kim, of Kim & Lavoy, S.C., walks us through what we can expect in the next week from the courtroom.

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The death and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson rocked people in Milwaukee and across the nation. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn invites FOX6 reporter Bria Jones on to talk about the case, evidence scattered across two states, and the man charged in the case who will go to trial in just days. Bryan and Bria walk you through the timeline of events, the terrifying impact on young single women in Milwaukee, and what we can expect in the upcoming trial.

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Veterans exposed to harmful chemicals while serving our country are eligible for benefits under a relatively new law. As more people file claims, others are frustrated by their denials. Plus, a Racine community theater is shocked to find its tickets for an upcoming show are being sold at a huge mark-up. 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.

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