Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Vaccine Eligibility Expands: See Who Qualifies
The Wisconsin DHS Anticipates general public will be eligible in May.
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|
Brookfield Couple With Over 20 Kids To Adopt Another Child
Lori O'Brien and husband Dan O'Brien lead busy lives with their 14 adopted and three biological children, nephew and four foster children.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
MCTS Announces Manufacturer Of Battery-Electric Buses
Nova Bus will produce up to 15 all-electric LFSe+ buses for Milwaukee County Transit Systems.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Congress Passes Coronavirus Relief Bill: What WI Needs To Know
Americans could soon be seeing $1,400 checks in their bank accounts as well as a big boost in child tax credits.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Director Of Friends Of Hoyt Park & Pool Makes Connections Matter
Kit Slawski, the group's executive director, discusses the importance of meeting new people and building a sense of community.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Asks For Nominations For 24th Annual John Bauer Award
Bauer, who retired in May of 1998 after 30 years of service, worked as an Engineer and Building maintenance manager.
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Waukesha|News|
Lawyers In Slender Man Case To File Arguments About Release
Anissa Weier, 19, was sentenced her to 25 years in a mental health institution, has asked to be released.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
54-Year-Old Man Suspected Of Indecent Exposure At Milwaukee Zoo
A man was reportedly seen with his pants down near the playground at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Saturday.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee And Waukesha Task Force To Combat Impaired Driving
Task Force Officers will be out stopping, testing and arresting impaired drivers over the St. Patrick’s Day, and extending into spring.
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Waukesha|News|
School District of Waukesha Announces Learning Options
For the 2021 - 2022 school year, the district will be offering the option to attend their face-to-face home school or enroll at eAchieve.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Community Affairs To Consider Extending Mask Ordinance
The ordinance expires on April 7 in Wauwatosa.
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Waukesha|News|
Bill In Memory Of Waukesha Student Kai Lermer Moving To Caucus
Kai 11 Bill passed the Senate Education Committee on Thursday with a vote of 4-1.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Couple Who Landed 'Shark Tank' Deal Returns To Show
Matt and Angie Mundt won an investment in their sleeping product called Hug Sleep after pitching to investors in October 2020.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
How Wisconsin Measures Up In Latest U.S. News Ranking
The annual ranking by U.S. News & World report evaluates each state’s economy, education system, fiscal stability and more.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee Man Takes Driver's License Photo With Half A Beard
Peter Woods sported a unique look when he went into the Department of Motor Vehicles to renew his license in late February.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Police Warn Residents Of Construction Site Thefts
Police also told residents about thefts from cars in the area.
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Waukesha|News|
2 Waukesha Area Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek
The rankings for 2021 include over 300 hospitals in the United States.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
These 16 Wisconsin Hospitals Are Among The Best In U.S.: Newsweek
The rankings for 2021 include over 300 hospitals in the United States.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County Court Judge Talks About Being A Mentor And A Mom
Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge Laura Lau discusses her philosophy inside and out of the courtroom.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Scheduling Vaccine Appointments Through State Registry
Wauwatosa health department is listed as a provider in Wisconsin's vaccination registration system.
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