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Internet Scams In Wisconsin See Uptick Amid Pandemic
People in Wisconsin lost more money to scammers in 2020 than the previous year, a recent analysis found.
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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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Grown Up Movie Night Could Come To Waukesha
The Common Council will consider a contract on Tuesday between the city and a beer brewery for the event.
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Stores, Restaurants Open On Memorial Day 2021 In Waukesha
Whether it’s the library or your favorite restaurant or retailer, here’s a look at what’s open and closed in Waukesha this Memorial Day.
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Pools Open, Closed For Memorial Day Swimming In Waukesha
Mark the unofficial start of summer in Waukesha by gathering up the kids and taking a dip in these area pools.
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Traveling This Memorial Day? Check Gas Prices In Waukesha
Gas prices are on the rise nationwide. Before you head out this Memorial Day weekend, see how much you can expect to pay at the pump.
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Fire Safety Tips For Memorial Day In Waukesha
The Waukesha Fire Department wants residents to be safe over the holiday weekend.
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Got The Vaccine At CVS In Waukesha? Big Prizes Could Await
CVS will give away Super Bowl tickets, vacations and cash to encourage people in Waukesha to get vaccinated.
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Shoes Needed For Waukesha 9/11 Memorial And Donation
The goal is to collect at least 351 pairs of shoes for the 8 EMTs killed and 343 FDNY firefighters that perished on September 11, 2001.
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Waukesha K-9 Named After Emma Mertens To Be Sworn In
The Waukesha Police Department will be swearing in three canines on Tuesday.
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Tasty Idea Leads To Smokin' Business In Waukesha
Benet's BBQ owner Andrae Dukes discusses his road to success.
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Memorial Day 2021 Grocery Store Hours In Waukesha
Find out where you can pick up those last-minute additions to your backyard barbecue in Waukesha.
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Carpentry Apprenticeship Contract Signed By Waukesha Senior
The Waukesha School District hosted an Apprenticeship Signing Day on Thursday at Waukesha North High School.
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Reflections Of The Vietnam War, Waukesha Veteran Remembers
Eric Holmes served in the Vietnam War and was presented with a Purple Heart.
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Waukesha Fundraiser To Benefit Childhood Cancer Research
Monkey Joe's to raise funds for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation in June.
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Man Found Guilty In Waukesha Stabbing Death And Arson
Amani Smith,22, was convicted in Waukesha County Court for the 2019 crime.
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Waukesha County's Pandemic State Of Emergency Ends
The end of the State of Emergency, which is not tied to an order, has no impact on the public.
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Riverside Rhythms Concert Returns To Waukesha
Riverside Rhythms continues every Wednesday, June 16 through August 25 and features a variety of music and food selections.
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Reserve Memorial Day Campgrounds, State Parks Now In Waukesha
If you’re thinking about spending Memorial Day weekend in the great outdoors, make those camping reservations now in Wisconsin.
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Waukesha North High Secured After Man With Gun Report; 1 Arrested
The incident occurred Tuesday in the 20000 block of Michigan Avenue.
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Waukesha Library Giving Away Free Gardening Seeds
Nearly 70 libraries in Brown, Dane, Dickinson, Jefferson, Milwaukee and Waukesha counties are giving away seed packets.
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