Rolled back odometers: 28K Wisconsin vehicles have them, Carfax says

Carfax estimates there are 2.1 million vehicles nationwide with rolled back odometers. It invited Contact 6 to watch how easily it’s done.

28K WI vehicles have rolled back odometers
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When buying a used car, it?s important to know the mileage. Sadly, consumers can?t always trust the number on the odometer.

Recycling small gas cylinders; consumers want more options

Retailers sell millions of them per year. If you toss them in the trash, you risk a fire. Contact 6 looks into the propane cylinder disposal problem in southeast Wisconsin.

Alley potholes, woman wants concrete replaced
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Milwaukee has more than 400 miles of alleys. Neighbors face an uphill battle advocating for their alley to be chosen for replacement.

Milwaukee alley potholes; woman wants concrete surface replaced

Milwaukee has more than 400 miles of alleys. Only a small fraction get replaced in any given year. Neighbors face an uphill battle advocating for their alley to be chosen.

2023 Contact 6 Year in Review
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Hundreds of people say Contact 6 brought them relief in 2023. Here's a look at some of their stories.

Muskego home rental scam, family must find new home

A family living in Muskego said they could soon be homeless after an apparent home rental scam. They are facing eviction as authorities investigate.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $34K in November

Contact 6 helped viewers save more than $34,000 in November, assisting with medical billing problems, refrigerator repairs and more.

Cemetery refund; Contact 6 helps family get more money returned

One family was aware of their parents’ plans, yet ran into an unusual problem. Contact 6 helped them sort it out.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $77K in October

An error made during a stressful moment resulted in Barbara Saliek-Shaffer getting a bill for $1,900.

Contact 6 helps consumers save $77,000 in October
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An error made during a stressful moment resulted in Barbara Saliek-Shaffer getting a bill for $1,900.

Contact 6 helps resolve storm damage claim
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Since the summer, Christina Brockhaus in Jackson has weathered two storms. The first, with hail and wind. The second, with her insurance adjusters.

Contact 6 helps resolve storm damage claim, surpasses $500K in 2023

Since the summer, Christina Brockhaus in Jackson has weathered two storms. The first, with hail and wind. The second, with her insurance adjusters.

Open Record: Upon Closer Examination

Contact 6's Jenna Sachs talks about two recent issues affecting thousands of people in Wisconsin: Evictions and breast cancer treatment.

Expanding breast cancer screenings
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Annual mammograms save lives, no question. But, they can miss cancer in several women. Some breast cancer survivors hope a new bill will change that.

Lawmakers, breast cancer survivors seek to expand additional screenings

Annual mammograms save lives, no question. But, they can miss cancer in several women. Some breast cancer survivors hope a new bill will change that.

Complex bank impersonation scam
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A complex and convincing scam drained a Whitefish Bay woman of her entire savings.