Waukesha|News|
Mom Says It Best: Never Stoop To Their Level
Patch readers are recalling the best advice their mothers ever gave them in our extended celebration of Mother's Day 2021.
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.
Feel free to reach out at karen.pilarski@patch.com.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Woman Rescued After Being Beaten In Ditch: New Berlin Police
The victim told New Berlin Police she believed that she would have been killed if they had not intervened.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
6 Monthly Beer Gardens Approved For Brookfield
The City of Brookfield Common Council approved the resolution to hold six monthly beer gardens located at 18725 Hoffman Ave.
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Waukesha|News|
Prankster Threatens To 'Blow Up' Waukesha Women's Center: Police
Waukesha advocacy group continues to receive Tik Tok "Man in charge" challenge calls to the center.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Announces Temporarily Lane Closures
The Oak Leaf Trail crossing at North Avenue and Menomonee River Parkway has been identified as one of the most problematic intersections.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Summerfest Announces Live Music Lineup
The "Big Gig" is scheduled to take place September 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18, 2021.
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Waukesha|News|
$4,000 Worth Of Perfume Taken From Ulta Beauty In Waukesha County
The Menomonee Falls Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on May 1.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Bagel Bites Not Made With 'Real Cheese': Wisconsin Lawsuit
A Wisconsin resident, filed a suit on April 25, claiming Kraft Heinz is misleading consumers with a seal indicating "real dairy."
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
No Arrest In Wauwatosa Man's Stabbing Death 6 Months Later
The Sauk County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in identifying the person responsible for John Craig Schmutzer's death at Devils Lake.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha School District Changes Quarantine Policy
The Waukesha Board of Education held a special meeting on Tuesday regarding the topic of quarantines.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Flower Sale Returns To New Berlin In Time For Mother's Day
The hanging plant fundraiser sale was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
RedBrick Pizza Plans For Brookfield Location
RedBrick Pizza is also located in Bay View, 2202 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Lawmakers Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Since 2017
The “#MeToo” movement brought sweeping changes nationwide, including in Wisconsin, on how allegations of sexual misconduct are handled.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Clothing Shop Makes Style Personal
Shop Privy, a fashion brand created by Erin Juzenas in 2018, has opened its first retail store at 7605 Harwood Ave.
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Waukesha|News|
Bolt Cutters Used To Break Into Locker: Menomonee Falls Police
Police are attempting to identify a suspect involved in a theft from the Planet Fitness locker room.
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Waukesha|News|
Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Buchner Pool In Waukesha
Fun activities are planned for Sat., June 12 in Buchner Park, 231 Oakland Ave.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
$162,000 Lotto Ticket Purchased in Brookfield Expires May 14
The unclaimed ticket was bought at Brookfield Corner Pump for November 15, 2020 drawing.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Soldier, Friend Charged In U.S. Capitol Attack
A Wisconsin Army National Guard solider and another man were charged on Monday with entering the U.S. Capitol building on Jan. 6.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
3 Serious Car Crashes In 24 Hours: New Berlin Fire Department
New Berlin firefighters /paramedics responded to 3 separate serious car crashes with injuries on Sunday.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Health Department Held Pop-Up Vaccine Clinics At Mall
As demand for the vaccine decreases at the Wauwatosa City Hall clinics, staff are focusing on more community-based clinics.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
