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Perseid Meteor Shower: Peak Dates; Waukesha Dark Sky Parks
To see the fireball-producing Perseid meteor shower, a summertime favorite, head to the darkest skies you can find in Waukesha.
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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.
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New Berlin Police Chase Ends In Crash In Waukesha
The incident started on Tuesday night in New Berlin.
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Waukesha County Man Accepts Plea Deal In Paintball Attack
Ian Alan Olson, 31, was charged in connection to a paintball attack on Army reservists at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Pewaukee.
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Concerns Raised Over Height Of Proposed Waukesha Development
The Waukesha Plan Commission discussed a proposed 72-unit apartment building.
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Friday Night Live Celebrates Waukesha’s 125th Anniversary
The special edition of Friday Night Live will be held Friday.
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Latest Waukesha Mask Mandates: See Who's Requiring Them
The requirements come as the highly infectious delta variant of the coronavirus brings a surge in new cases and hospitalizations in the U.S.
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Tally’s Tap And Eatery Kitchen To Reopen After Burst Pipe
The bar at Tally’s Tap and Eatery has stayed open as the business works to fix the burst pipe.
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Waukesha BluesFest Announces Lineup Change
A band canceled due to a member’s illness.
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Target Unveils New Mask Policy For Waukesha Stores
Monday's announcement comes as the highly-infectious delta variant of the coronavirus is causing a surge in new cases across the nation.
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Missing Oak Creek Woman Last Seen In New Berlin
Oak Creek resident Kristin Pawelko hasn't been seen since Saturday.
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Important School Meeting Dates Coming In Waukesha
The Teaching and Learning Committee will meet on Tuesday evening.
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Orientation For Waukesha Students Begins In Late August
The first day of school for the Waukesha School District is Sept. 1.
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Stop Signs, Signals Considered For Busy Waukesha Neighborhoods
The Common Council will consider the additions Tuesday.
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Workers At Waukesha Target To Receive $200 Bonus
Target is giving $75 million in bonuses to its workers.
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Couple In Waukesha Make Food Truck Dream A Reality
Phoenix Mobile Grill offers tacos, gyros and other items.
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Masks Not Required For Vaccinated Students: Carroll University
The CDC recommended indoor mask-wearing for people who are vaccinated and in areas at high risk for the coronavirus.
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Time Capsule To Be Sealed In Waukesha: Here’s How You Can Help
The City is asking for Waukesha items, stories and information.
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Mensah To Remain Working In Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department
A Milwaukee judge ruled there was probable cause to charge Mensah in a fatal 2016 shooting.
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ProHealth Care Of Waukesha County Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations
Employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 15.
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Waukesha Public Library To Reopen At 1 p.m. Thursday
The library closed due to power outage.
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