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2020 Census Results: Here's How Waukesha Grew
The City of Waukesha's population decreased from 2010 to 2020.
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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'World's Largest Bounce House' Will Inflate In Waukesha On Friday
The bounce house is 32-feet tall at its highest point and covers an area of more than 13,000-square-feet.
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Parent Raises Money For Masks In Waukesha Schools
The Waukesha School District currently has a masks-optional policy for the fall.
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Tree And Branch Cleanup Continues In City Of Waukesha
The Drop-Off Center, which closed for construction, will reopen temporarily.
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New Cooling Center Open In Waukesha: What You Need To Know
The American Red Cross is opening another cooling center in Waukesha Thursday to help those still without power.
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Waukesha County Wants Input On Disaster, Emergency Preparedness
Residents are asked to register for the public information session.
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Waukesha Cleans Up Damage From Severe Storm
City crews will remove downed trees.
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Waukesha County Family Donates To Sick Animal After Dog Dies
Ryder, a 5-year-old dog, died from cancer Tuesday.
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Tribute Tuesday And Finance Committee In Waukesha Canceled
Both events canceled because of severe weather have been rescheduled.
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Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Waukesha: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.
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Shoe Donations Still Needed In Waukesha: How You Can Help
Soles for Souls was created to honor the 8 EMTs/ Paramedics and 343 FDNY firefighters that died on September 11, 2001.
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Heat Advisory Issued For Waukesha: How To Stay Cool
The heat index will be between 100-105 in the southeast Wisconsin region.
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Waukesha’s 125th Anniversary Event Rescheduled Due To Rain
The event will take place this week during Friday Night Live.
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Man Takes Popsicles Without Paying From Waukesha Store: Police
Waukesha police log entries from Aug. 2 to Aug 6.
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500 Students To Receive Low Cost EKG Testing In Waukesha
The second annual event is in honor of Kai Lermer, who died of an undiagnosed heart condition in 2019.
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Waukesha County Supervisor Riding To Raise Diabetes Awareness
Mike Crowley will cycle for the JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes in honor of his son.
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Vaccination Clinics At Waukesha County Technical College
The clinics take place through Aug.18 and are open to students, employees and the public.
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Waukesha Native And Nonprofit Volunteer Remembered
Jim Schwaab was a volunteer for Blessings in a Backpack Waukesha County.
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Waukesha Homeless Shelter Project Makes Finals In Grant Contest
The Housing Action Coalition was considered for Lowe’s 100 Hometowns impact projects.
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Waukesha County Renters Get Eviction Relief: What To Know
A new federal moratorium on evictions is in effect for the next 60 days in counties with high or substantial coronavirus spread
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