Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Named One Of The Best Places To Live
Niche has released its rankings for 2021's best places to live.
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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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Best Places To Live In Wisconsin: 2021 Niche Rankings
Several Waukesha and Milwaukee County neighborhoods made Niche.com's 2021 survey of the best places to live.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin School District Sets Tentative Prom Dates For May
Both schools are expecting to finalize details and coronavirus prevention guidelines and communicate them with students and families.
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Waukesha|News|
GoFundMe Set Up For Milwaukee Radio Host's Mother-In-Law
Elizabeth Kay, a radio host for 99.1 The Mix, has shared with listeners about trying to be a kidney donor for her mother-in-law.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Kicks-Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
In February the pizza restaurant officially announced Waukesha home to its fourth Milwaukee-area location.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Prom Attendees/Chaperones In Brookfield Must Take COVID-19 Test
The current coronavirus activity is very low, but a change in the disease activity could prevent the schools from hosting the events.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Prom Announced For The School District Of Waukesha
Waukesha North, Waukesha South, and Waukesha West High Schools to hold prom on three separate dates.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Evers Announces FEMA Support for Milwaukee Vaccination Clinic
Wisconsin has committed to providing at least 7,000 weekly vaccine doses from the state’s allocation for the site.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wet, Sloppy Snow Forecast For Southern Wisconsin
Total snow accumulation on Monday is about an inch.
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Waukesha|News|
Wet, Sloppy Snow Forecast For Southern Wisconsin
Total snow accumulation on Monday is expected to be about an inch.
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Waukesha|News|
1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured In Crash In Pewaukee
A single car, occupied by two men, lost control and crashed on Capitol Drive in the City of Pewaukee.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
2 Escape New Berlin Fire With Minor Injuries
The New Berlin Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire on Sunday in the 3300 block S. Hickory Rd.
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Waukesha|News|
Meijer Requests Delivery Of Alcohol To Waukesha Customers In Cars
Waukesha Common Council to consider store on Sunset's request.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County Community Testing Site Reduces Operations
Testing at the Waukesha Expo Center continues to be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., through the remainder of March.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
WI Father And Son Biz Owners Talk Relationships And Real Estate
Jim and Adam Purcell have taken ownership of the four Re/Max Realty 100 offices in Wisconsin.
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Waukesha|News|
Beer Garden 'The Tap Yard' Proposed For Waukesha
"The Tap Yard" will be an outdoor beer garden featuring 36 taps of craft beer and a 40 foot container bar.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Tosa Police Believe Fatal I-41 Crash Related To Best Buy Theft
A man who was struck and killed on Interstate 41 on Thursday night is believed to have been a retail theft suspect who was fleeing police.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Sex Survey Not Approved By Elmbrook School Board Or District
A parent expressed concern to the Elmbrook school board on Tuesday regarding a sexual behavior survey given to Brookfield Central students.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Beloved Pizzeria Returns With New Berlin Location
The original Giuseppi's opened on Highway 100 and Bluemound Road in 1975 and closed in 2002.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Meijer Customers Can Help Wisconsin Food Pantries
Meijer announced on Thursday it is giving an extra $1 million to its Simply Give food pantry partners across the Midwest.
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