MCTS bus riders skip paying fares; transit system's plan to reduce problem

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

MCTS bus riders skip paying fares 8 million times a year
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More than 8 million riders per year are boarding Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses without paying the required fare, according to a FOX6 Investigators analysis of MCTS data.

MCTS bus riders skip paying fares 8 million times a year

More than 8 million riders per year are boarding Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) buses without paying the required fare, according to a FOX6 Investigators analysis of MCTS data.

Open Record: After the Flood

Contact 6's Jenna Sachs shares the challenges facing many southeast Wisconsin homeowners following devastating August flooding.

Open Record: Having a Ball

It's an exciting time for Wisconsin sports fans as the Brewers eye postseason baseball and the Packers get ready to kickoff their season.

Open Record: One in a Thousand

Thousands of people in southeast Wisconsin have spent days cleaning up following devastating flooding.

Wisconsin dogs sold for scientific experiments, top buyers revealed

A Wisconsin breeder has sold thousands of dogs for scientific experiments since 2022. Public records reveal who is still buying beagles from Ridglan Farms.

Wisconsin dogs sold for scientific experiments
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A Wisconsin breeder has sold nearly 7,000 dogs for scientific experiments since 2022. But there are now signs demand could be slowing, and public records reveal who is still buying beagles from Ridglan Farms.

Open Record: Blowing Smoke

Is there anything Canada can really do as Wisconsin spends another summer clouded in wildfire smoke?

Open Record: Significant Pain

Every year in America, more than 16,000 dogs and cats undergo painful experiments in the name of medical progress.

Wakesurfing lakebed impact study, University of Minnesota releases video

The University of Minnesota's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory has published its long-awaited Phase 2 study into the impact of wake boats on inland lakes.

Wakesurfing lakebed impact study, video released
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The University of Minnesota's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory has published its long-awaited Phase 2 study into the impact of wake boats on inland lakes.

Painful dog experiments under fire as Wisconsin breeder remains under scrutiny

A bipartisan group of 12 US Representatives introduced legislation that would prohibit the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting scientific research that subjects dogs or cats to "significant" pain or distress.

Experiments under fire as Wisconsin breeder remains under scrutiny
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A bipartisan group of 12 US Representatives ? six Democrats and six Republicans ? have introduced legislation that would prohibit the National Institutes of Health from conducting or supporting scientific research that subjects dogs or cats to "significant" pain or distress.

Open Record: In Broad Daylight

Three adults and one juvenile are charged with crimes in connection to a brazen daytime kidnapping of a 7-year-old boy in Milwaukee that was caught on camera.

Open Record: Shots Fired

This episode looks at unprovoked attacks on police officers, the research surrounding those incidents, and training provided to police departments.

Open Record: Fluid Dynamics

Wisconsin's water war is spreading fast. Fifty-six Wisconsin communities now have bans or restrictions on wakesurfing, covering more than 400 lakes.

Carroll threats, man's trial scheduled
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Timothy Hoeller, the Milwaukee man accused of making terrorist threats against Carroll University, is finally set for trial.

Wakesurfing 'stalemate' in Madison
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Wisconsin's water war over wakesurfing is being waged in a series of contentious local battles, pitting neighbors against neighbors in small towns and lake communities across the state.

Wakesurfing 'stalemate' in Madison; lawsuit challenges local restrictions

Wisconsin's water war over wakesurfing is being waged in a series of contentious local battles, pitting neighbors against neighbors in small towns and lake communities across the state.