Brookfield, WI|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Brookfield
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Brookfield. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
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.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In New Berlin
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in New Berlin. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Waukesha
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Waukesha. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Elmbrook Parent Sues District Over Face Mask Policy
Heidi Anderson filed suit against Elmbrook on religious and medical grounds.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee Makers Market To Hold In-Person Shopping Event
The event is Sunday 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at Kind Oasis, 2169 N Farwell.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Police Chase In Waukesha County Lasts 24 Miles
A juvenile from Milwaukee faces charges related to a stolen car pursuit on Wednesday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
Drexel Building Supply New Berlin Facility To Add 50 Jobs
WEDC is supporting the project by authorizing up to $250,000 in state income tax credits over the next three years.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Gov. Tony Evers Visits Pfizer Facility In Pleasant Prairie
Evers also signed a bill on Thursday which will help Pfizer, Inc., and Wisconsin continue to provide COVID-19 vaccine
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Baseball Team Wants To Play On Milwaukee Brewers Turf
Eighth graders on the Wauwatosa East Junior Raiders baseball team have a shot at Big League Dream Day May 18 at American Family Field.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee County Zoo Welcomes Baby Boy Camel
The calf, who is not named yet, was born April 13 at the Milwaukee County Zoo.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Filthy Rich Wisconsin Billionaires Got Wealthier During Pandemic
Wisconsin billionaires joined Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others whose wealth increased during the pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Pepper The Pup Hired To Help Victims In Waukesha County
The Labrador Retriever will kick off National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Monday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Woman Scammed Out $12,000 In Grandparent Phone Ruse
Another Waukesha resident reported a phone scammer tried to trick her out of $14,000 using the same scam.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Committee Rejects Mexican Restaurant Proposal Again
The Community Affairs Committee voted 6-2 against Hermanas to replace Thirsty Duck at 11320 W. Bluemound Road.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Summer To Start With Big Splash, Buchner Pool To Reopen
The pool located at 223 Oakland Ave is expected to open to the public in June.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa West Student Dies Unexpectedly
Elizabeth Thompson died on Saturday. A GoFundMe was created and has raised over $4,000 as of Wednesday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Restaurant Reopens With A Familiar Face
StoneFire Pizza Co., 5320 S. Moorland Road, reopens Wednesday. New owner Ted Cutting has ties to the business.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
$70M In Food Aid Preserved For Wisconsinites: Evers
Wisconsin will continue receiving more than $70 million in food assistance benefits for more than 400,000 Wisconsin households.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
Kenosha Officer Cleared In Blake Shooting Returns To Police Duty
Jacob Blake Jr. was shot by Kenosha Officer Rusten Sheskey in August while Blake was about to get into an SUV during a domestic dispute.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Making Stops In Milwaukee County
The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making stops in the Waukesha and Milwaukee area to celebrate Sendik's 95th Anniversary.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
