Waukesha|News|
Police Seek Waukesha Christmas Parade Crash Videos
The Waukesha Police Department seeks videos that capture an SUV driving through crowds and fleeing.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
- Waukesha, WI
My name is Karen Pilarski, Field Editor for Patch.com for the following communities: Waukesha, New Berlin, Brookfield and Wauwatosa.
I was a reporter for several years at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Waukesha Freeman and most recently a news producer with WISN 12.
When I'm not busy chasing a story, I'm chasing my dog Sundae.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Christmas Parade: Candlelight Vigil Planned For Sunday
Life's Connection, a community health and education center, will host the vigil.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
3 Local NFL Players To Donate To Waukesha Parade Fund
Baltimore Ravens guard Kevin Zeitler and the Pittsburgh Steelers' Joe Schobert and Derek Watt are Waukesha County natives.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Waukesha Christmas Parade: New Brookfield Shop To Donate Sales
Indulgence Chocolatiers at The Corners will donate a portion of its grand opening sales to the United for Waukesha Community Fund.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Car Intentionally Drove Into Waukesha Christmas Parade: Complaint
Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, was charged Tuesday with first-degree intentional homicide, and bail was set at $5 million.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Christmas Parade Deaths: Updated List Of Fundraisers
Verified GoFundMe fundraisers have been set up for Waukesha parade victims.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
$3,600 Glasses Stolen Off Man's Face In Wauwatosa: Police
Wauwatosa police responded to several calls for service. Here are a few highlights from the police log from Nov. 12 to Thursday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Parade Deaths: Resources Available At Carroll University
The resources for community members affected by the violence at the parade are available Tuesday and Wednesday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
How To Cook An Affordable Thanksgiving Dinner In Wauwatosa
As food costs skyrocket across the United States, consider these ways to save money on 2021’s Thanksgiving dinner.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
How To Cook An Affordable Thanksgiving Dinner In Brookfield
As food costs skyrocket across the United States, consider these ways to save money on 2021’s Thanksgiving dinner.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
How To Cook An Affordable Thanksgiving Dinner In Waukesha
As food costs skyrocket across the United States, consider these ways to save money on 2021’s Thanksgiving dinner.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Parade: Brooks Homicide Charges, $5M Bail, 6th Death
Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, was charged with five counts of first-degree intentional homicide. A sixth victim, a child, has now died.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
10 Kids In Intensive Care After Being Injured At Christmas Parade
Children in the parade suffered injuries ranging from facial abrasions and broken bones to serious head injuries.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Christmas Parade: 5 Killed Sunday Identified
The victims killed Sunday include four women and a man between the ages of 52 and 81, police said.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
5 Waukesha Christmas Parade Deaths Include 'Dancing Grannies'
A person of interest is in custody in connection with the SUV that drove into the parade on Sunday, according to police.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Wauwatosa
If you’re skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Wauwatosa.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Brookfield
If you’re skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Brookfield.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving 2021 In Waukesha
If you’re skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal, make your reservations now at these restaurants in Waukesha.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Wauwatosa
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples in Wauwatosa.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Thanksgiving 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Brookfield
Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples in Brookfield.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff