'Ripoff Romeo' Timothy Olson disputes his competency ruling in court

A doctor says Timothy Olson is competent to stand trial in the 2022 kidnapping of an elderly woman. Olson himself disagrees.

Timothy Olson disputes his competency ruling in court
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A doctor says Timothy Olson is competent to stand trial in the 2022 kidnapping of an elderly woman. Olson himself disagrees. That sets the stage for an unusual public hearing next week.

Open Record: End of an Era

FOX6's Bryan Polcyn, Carl Deffenbaugh and Jason Calvi talk about Assembly Speaker Robin Vos' sometimes tumultuous tenure and the legacy he will leave.

Officer accused of Flock camera misuse
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A Milwaukee police officer is accused of using the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system to track someone he was dating.

Milwaukee police officer charged in Flock camera misuse case

Milwaukee police officer Josue Ayala is charged with attempted misconduct in public office after prosecutors say he used Flock license plate readers 179 times to track someone he was dating and that person’s ex.

Wisconsin to start testing for Krabbe disease
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The state of Wisconsin will soon begin testing all newborns for Krabbe disease, an "ultra rare" and deadly neurological disorder.

Wisconsin wakesurfing bill change would authorize sandhill crane hunt

A Wisconsin Assembly bill to regulate wakesurfing underwent a last-minute change, which would authorize a sandhill crane hunt if it becomes law.

Wisconsin wakesurfing deal allows crane hunting
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A last minute push to regulate wakesurfing in Wisconsin took an unexpected turn. The statewide debate over wakesurfing has split the Republican Party down the middle. So on Thursday, the sponsor of a bill favored by the boating industry found a way to get more republicans on his side. He added a last minute amendment authorizing the hunting of sandhill cranes.

Open Record: Force of Nature

This week on Open Record, FOX6's Bria Jones and Holly Baker join Bryan Polcyn as we commemorate 100 years of Black history in America.

Wisconsin wakesurfing debate escalates as lawmakers weigh competing bills

Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.

Wisconsin wakesurfing debate escalates as lawmakers weigh bills
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Wisconsin lawmakers are moving fast on a wakesurfing bill setting distance rules, but critics warn the plan ignores local control as a rival proposal pushes stricter limits.

Open Record: The 400 Club

On March 21, 2019, the FOX6 Investigators decided to try something new. We published our first podcast. The goal? To take you deeper into our investigations.

MKE recruiter tried to find Epstein assistant
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A Milwaukee recruiter and real estate mogul for the rich tried to send a made-to-order personal assistant to Jeffrey Epstein.

Open Record: ICE Forecast

In the wake of fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota, Milwaukee city leaders are preparing for a potential surge in ICE agents here.

Animal rights group sues Ridglan Farms, seeking legal rights for beagles

An animal rights group is suing Ridglan Farms, asking a court to extend habeas corpus protections to beagles bred for research and arguing the dogs are unlawfully confined.

Animal rights group sues Ridglan Farms
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An animal rights group is suing Ridglan Farms, asking a court to treat thousands of beagles housed at the Dane County breeding facility as people under the law rather than property.

Open Record: Turning Up The Heat

As Milwaukeeans endure the coldest week of the year, one of the city's most prominent landlords is coming under fire.

Open Record: Turning Up The Heat
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As Milwaukeeans endure the coldest week of the year, one of the city's most prominent landlords is coming under fire. On this week's episode of Open Record, FOX6's Christina Van Zelst makes her podcast debut to talk with Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn about tenants without heat, bursting water pipes and concerns about a lack of response from Berrada Properties.