Open Record

On this week's Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn talk to Sam Kraemer about what went wrong at the city's 911 call center and why current employees say systemic change may be needed.

The fatal shooting of 38-year-old Corey Ruiz by a Madison, Wisconsin police officer set off days of protests and drew national attention once again to police use of force in Wisconsin. In this episode of Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn break down the bystander video, the reaction, the lack of body-worn camera video and Ruiz's long history of altercations with police. 

The Democratic primary for Wisconsin Governor has undergone an 11th hour shake-up, as one of the top 3 contenders drops out four weeks before the vote. And a candidate who had just dropped it is now back in! This week on Open Record, Carl and Bryan are joined by FOX6 Political Reporter Jason Calvi to talk about the fallout from the Sara Rodriguez campaign's financial irregularities. 

FOX6 Investigator Bryan Polcyn sits down with Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. They discuss the recent charges against a police officer and detective for misusing license plate camera technology for personal reasons. Plus, Bryan and FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh talk to Arthur Hollis of the Milwaukee Alliance about efforts to impose new restrictions on the police department's pursuit policy.

Former Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan will not serve any prison time for obstructing federal agents from carrying out an immigration enforcement operation.

A self-described “menace to society” is back in jail facing 10 criminal cases filed by nine different police departments. This week on Open Record, hear why he has become a recurring character in Bryan Polcyn's investigations.

Open record is taking its talents down to South Milwaukee! In first ever live podcast, Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn are joined by Howie Magner, former managing editor of Milwaukee Magazine, to talk about the FIFA World Cup 2026 from the Moran’s pub Block party. You’re about some of the big moments from the tournament so far, predictions for the United States in the knockout stage, and who our hosts think will win the World Cup.

This week on Open Record, FOX6's Bryan Polcyn and Bria Jones talk to organizers of Milwaukee's 55th Juneteenth celebration, who say it is "not just Black history, it's American history."

On this week's episode of Open Record, the Vice President of Entertainment for Summerfest tells the story of how they snagged the country rock legend as we preview the 58th running of the World's Largest Music Festival.