Waukesha|News|
Biggest Waukesha Area Pumpkin Fields
There are several pumpkin patches in the Waukesha area that offer plenty of family fun.
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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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Brewery Eyes Former Wisconsin Garden & Pet Supply In Wauwatosa
Alex Wenzel is proposing Lion's Tail Brewing Co. take over the space on West North Avenue.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Colectivo Union Leaders Ask For Reverse Boycott Over Labor Day
After Colectivo workers won their unionization drive, union leaders are asking the public to participate in a reverse boycott.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
New Garbage Contract Approved By Brookfield Council
A new garbage contractor, GFL (Green for Life), will replace Waste Management next year.
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Waukesha|News|
Purse Theft Caught On Video At Waukesha Restaurant
The Neighbors Bar and Grille wants to identify a man on video allegedly snatching a purse off a table.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha School Board Reverses Free Meal Program Decision
Waukesha school board members reversed their June decision in a 5-4 vote to leave a federal free meals program on Monday.
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Waukesha|News|
Parents Protest Over Decision To Opt Out Of School Lunch Program
The Waukesha school board opted out of a federal program that would give all students free lunch. A meeting is planned for Monday.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Requires COVID Vaccines For Visitors But Not Teachers
The Wauwatosa school board on Aug. 10 voted 7-0 to adopt a plan to mitigate the coronavirus's spread.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
What To Know As Rosh Hashanah 2021 Starts In Brookfield
The Jewish New Year begins Sept. 6 at sundown and concludes on Sept. 8. Here’s what you should know about this important holiday.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
What Is Going On In Brookfield: What You Should Know
The latest happenings for Brookfield on Friday.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha School District Opts Out Of Lunch Program, Rally Planned
A rally is planned from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in front of the district office.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
2 Motorcyclists Arrested After Crash In West Allis
Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash, police said.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha School Board To Meet About Lunch Programs
The Waukesha school board opted out of a federal program giving all students free lunch this year.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Woman Burned In Attack Will Skydive To Mark 1 Year
Amber Fuller, 31, plans to jump out of a plane to symbolize empowerment and freedom on the first anniversary of her attack.
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Waukesha|News|
Horeb Pool Closed For Season Because Of Staff Shortage
Buchner Pool will be open through Sunday.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Elmbrook Humane Society's Wagfest Coming To Brookfield
The Wagfest event will return to Brookfield’s Mitchell Park in person.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Kia Owners Can Get Free Steering Wheel Locks
Kia owners who live or work in Wauwatosa can get the free steering wheel locks.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Fundraiser For Bike Ride In Honor Of Fallen Wauwatosa Officer
Officer Tracy Burbach has biked every year from Philadelphia to the Fallen Officers Memorial in Washington in honor of Jennifer Sebena.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Crossing Guard Jobs Available In Wauwatosa
All City Management Services provides crossing guards for Wauwatosa schools, and they are hiring.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Schools Opt Out Of Free Federal Lunch Program
Concerned parents organized a rally for Friday at the district office.
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