Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County's Blessings In A Backpack Awarded $10K Donation
Throughout 2020, BIABWC faced various challenges from supply chain issues and canceling local bag fill events.
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|
Thefts, Burglaries At 4 Wauwatosa Businesses: Police
Wisconsin Garden and Pet Supply, Alternatives in Psychological Consultation, Ulta Beauty and H&R Block reported incidents.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Attempt Homicide Suspect In Custody
Wauwatosa Police responded to shots fired following a car crash early Saturday in the area of North 77th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue.
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Waukesha|News|
Bobcat Population Are On The Rise In Wisconsin
Wisconsin is seeing an increase in the bobcat population as more people report encounters with the medium-size feline.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Full Pink Supermoon: When And How To See It Over Wisconsin
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Robocalls On The Rise Again After A Brief Coronavirus-Fueled Dip
Americans are experiencing an uptick in the unwanted calls as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and return to work.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Snobbiest U.S. States: How Smug Is Wisconsin?
If you live in Wisconsin, enjoy wine, and have a college degree, you might be a snob, according to a new ranking by career website Zippia.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
J&J Vaccine: Feds Lift Recommended Pause In WI, Elsewhere
A key federal committee recommended that the U.S. lift the pause of the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Resident Graduates From Blind Leaders Program
Rebecca Arrowood graduated from the Blind Leaders Development Program
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Boy Uses Pandemic To Write Dragon Chapter Book
Thaathwik Arsha Abhilash, 10, wrote a 30 chapter story with the encouragement of his family and teachers.
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Waukesha|News|
Motorcycle Dealership Proposed In Waukesha
The Plan Commission will consider the request for a dealership to replace Front Porch home goods store.
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Waukesha|News|
125 Minutes Making Waukesha Better For The Future
As part of Waukesha' yearlong 125th Anniversary Celebrations, volunteers will spend 125 minutes on Saturday picking up litter.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
$420 Million To Wisconsin Small Businesses Affected By Pandemic
Participating businesses to receive $5,000; grant program to potentially help approximately 84,000 Wisconsin small businesses.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin To Consider Outdoor Seating For Italian Restaurant
Armeli's restaurant,16201 W National Ave. is requesting permission to add outside seating to serve both food and drinks.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin To Discuss Construction Contract For Rec Center
The Common Council meets Tuesday for possible action of approving a construction contract for the new rec center at 15333 W. National Ave.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Teen Accused Of Bringing Guns To School Enters Plea
Tyrone Smith,19, entered into a plea agreement on Wednesday in Waukesha County Court.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin DHS To Launch VaccineFinder To Find Vaccines Easier
VaccineFinder gives users a more customizable experience when searching for COVID-19 vaccines.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Common Council Approves Mexican Restaurant
The Common Council voted, 14-2, to approve Hermanas to replace Thirsty Duck at 11320 W. Bluemound Road.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Police Want Your Unused Prescriptions
Get rid of unwanted prescription medications at an event in Wauwatosa on Saturday.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Police Want Your Unused Prescriptions
Get rid of unwanted prescription medications at an event in Brookfield on Saturday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff