Brookfield, WI|News|
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Making Stops In Waukesha 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
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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Brookfield, WI|News|
Mock Fire Training To Be Held In Vacant Brookfield Hotel
The Corners donated use of the La Quinta Hotel to the Town of Brookfield Fire Department for two weeks of emergency response training.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Restaurant Coming To Milwaukee Public Market
Pat's Rib Place, 151 E. Sunset Dr., will be joining the list of locally-owned vendors at the Milwaukee Public Market.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield WhirlyBall Reopening May 1
WhirlyBall will be open by reservation only providing groups of any size their own dedicated space.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Wrong Way Driver Pursuit In The Town of Brookfield
A 39-year-old man was taken into custody on Sunday on I-94.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Stonefire Pizza In New Berlin To Reopen On Wednesday
The family entertainment and restaurant is reopening under new management, new sanitation practices and menu offerings.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County's Blessings In A Backpack Awarded $5K Donation
The 2021 Make More Happen Award provides a chance a to double the amount to $10,000 that will directly benefit Blessings In A Backpack.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin DHS: Pause Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine
The DHS announced Wisconsin will pause the use of the vaccine produced by Johnson and Johnson because of blood-clot concerns.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Fake COVID-19 Vaccine Card Scam In Wisconsin: What To Know
State Attorneys General recently issued a letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke, and eBay CEO Jamie Iannone.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Rising Grocery Prices In Wisconsin Place Strain On Hungry
As National Make Lunch Count Day approaches, trips to the grocery store are getting more expensive, a new USDA report says.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Dog’s Sad Adoption Tale Spotlights Wisconsin Pets Needing Homes
Many people want to be the hero who adopts a shelter long-hauler, but other dogs in Wisconsin shelters need the attention more.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
10-Digit Dialing Will Change How Wisconsin Makes Local Calls
A switch to a three-digit suicide crisis hotline will change how people in 82 area codes, including in Wisconsin, call their neighbors.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
West Allis Fire Department Mourns 10-year-old Honorary Member
Mackenzie Clyde, 10, lost her battle with cancer on Friday.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Co. Producer of RumChata To Be Acquired By E. & J. Gallo
The acquisition includes Agave Loco, which owns the RumChata brand, and Midwest Custom Bottling LLC, which produces RumChata in Pewaukee.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Approves Resolution In Support Of AAPI Community
A resolution, in support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, was passed unanimously during the Common Council meeting.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
MCTS To Increase Capacity Limit Starting Monday
The Milwaukee County Transit System will increase its capacity limit from 15 to 20 passengers per bus starting Monday.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Financial Literacy Program Expanded To 50 Wisconsin Schools
From the 2020-2021 school year, average test scores have already increased by 12 percent in the schools North Shore Bank has supported.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Backlash Over West Allis AAPI Hate Crime Amendment
The Common Council voted Wednesday to approve an anti-hate crime resolution after it was amended to include all hate crimes.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Wauwatosa.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Allergy Tracker: Bracing For Pollen, Sneezing & Misery
Bless you! It’s a tough time of year for seasonal allergy sufferers. Here’s how to check the allergy forecast in Waukesha.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff