Open Record: Pursuit of Justice

The Milwaukee Police Department is taking a closer look at its chase policy following several deadly crashes in 2025.

AI deepfake nudes; Wisconsin case could test law, ex-officer charged

Former Wisconsin police officer and ex-member of the Governor's Autism Council Kevin Scholz is facing felony charges for allegedly creating and sending a deepfake nude image of an ex-girlfriend using AI.

AI deepfake nudes; WI case could test law
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A former police officer and now ex-member of the Governor's Autism Council is facing felony charges for allegedly creating a deepfake nude image of an ex-girlfriend.

Open Record: The First Domino

The lead veterinarian at a controversial beagle-breeding facility in Dane County is suspended, but Ridglan Farms is not backing down.

Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces scrutiny; activists push for action
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A Dane County judge found probable cause that Ridglan Farms committed animal cruelty, but the facility continues to house thousands of beagles.

Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces scrutiny; activists push for action

A Dane County judge found probable cause that Ridglan Farms, a commercial dog breeder west of Madison, committed crimes of animal cruelty.

Wisconsin dog-breeding facility faces scrutiny over hundreds of violations
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A Dane County judge has found probable cause that Ridglan Farms, a commercial dog breeder west of Madison, committed crimes of animal cruelty. But more than seven months later, thousands of beagles remain in cages as investigations continue.

Open Record: On a Mission

FOX6 has covered several stories on the remains of fallen soldiers finally identified and returned to Wisconsin.

Wisconsin dog breeder rejects $55K fine; disputes animal welfare violations

A controversial Dane County dog breeder says it did not allow unlicensed employees to perform painful surgeries on beagles – or if they did, regulations allowed for it.

Open Record: Speech Under Fire

In the days following Charlie Kirk's death, there have been many stories of people getting in trouble -- in some cases losing their jobs -- for things they posted on social media.

Open Record: The Roots of Violence

From time in prison to laying out his plans to prevent violence in Milwaukee, Adam Procell sits down with Open Record about his newly-appointed role.

DPW worker caught exploiting apparent sex worker
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A Milwaukee DPW employee was caught on camera exploiting an apparent sex worker. It happened in broad daylight just feet away from his government car.

MCTS bus riders skipping fares, congressman calls for federal oversight

A Wisconsin congressman is calling for federal oversight of the Milwaukee County Transit System, after a FOX6 investigation found 8 million riders a year are boarding for free.

Calls for federal oversight for MCTS
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Let the finger pointing begin. A Wisconsin congressman is calling for federal oversight of the Milwaukee County Transit System, after a FOX6 investigation found 8 million riders a year are boarding for free.

Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces violations
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There are new details about a FOX6 investigation into a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding farm. County supervisors have pushed to shut it down, but now there is a new twist.

Wisconsin dog breeding farm faces violations, supervisors split on shutdown

Dane County supervisors toured Ridglan Farms, a controversial Wisconsin dog breeding farm used for scientific experiments, with no photos or video allowed, and described what they saw.

Open Record: Free Rides

There's a new plan to reduce fare evasion on Milwaukee County buses, but will it be enough to cover the surprise budget deficit of nearly $11M?

MCTS plan to reduce fare evasion problem
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A new plan to reduce fare evasion on Milwaukee County buses is on the books. But the new CEO of the MCTS said he will not compromise bus driver safety.