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Open Record: Unlicensed to Drive MILWAUKEE - A highly-regarded university dean is killed by a car as he crossed a Milwaukee street. What police say the driver did and why hes accused of doing it started raising questions about a tiny used car lot of the citys south side. In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators dig into a recent investigation to explain the Wisconsin law that allows individuals to buy and sell used cars for a living even if theyre not licensed to drive them. The t...

Bill would let Wisconsin AG file civil rights violation lawsuits By AP Author Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Two Democratic lawmakers introducing a bill Thursday, April 8 that would allow Wisconsin’s attorney general to file lawsuits over civil rights violations. Wisconsin attorneys general and district attorneys currently lack the authority to bring civil rights action, state Department of Justice spokeswoman Gillian Drummond said. Under Rep. Jimmy Anderson and Sen. L...

MCTS to increase bus capacity limit starting April 12 By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) announced Thursday, April 8 that it will increase its capacity limit from 15 to 20 passengers per bus starting Monday, April 12. The use of masks will still be required, and MCTS will continue to encourage best health practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The adjustment, which comes as a growing number o...

Wisconsin National Guard more active than ever over past year Wisconsin National Guard more active than ever over past year Thousands of Wisconsin National Guard members responded to domestic missions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elections, civil unrest and, now, the vaccine rollout. MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin National Guard was at every turn of 2020. Thousands of guard members responded to domestic missions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, elections, civil unrest and, now, the vac...

There's new legislation in Wisconsin aimed at protecting newborns from a deadly genetic disorder known as Krabbe disease.

DEPUTY First Minister John Swinney’s position may be in doubt after the three leading Unionist opposition parties all said they would vote for a…

MSPs have voted to compel the Scottish Government to produce legal advice taken as part of the legal challenge brought by Alex Salmond.

The group has a goal to draft new laws to make Wisconsin more equitable. Thursday's hearing went on the road to Kenosha -- where Jacob Blake was shot seven times by a  police officer in August 2020.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice wants to make mental health a top priority in the state.

Open Record: Contact 6 check-in MILWAUKEE - A lot of area restaurants have deals with delivery services to help get orders to customers. But does no deal mean no delivery? Plus, the pandemic prompting an eviction moratorium, but many renters say theyre still in trouble and are having a hard time paying their landlord. Also, how many of you spend a lot of time sanitizing surfaces in an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus? In this episode of Open Record, the FOX6 Investigators invite Con...