Brookfield, WI|News|
Jose's Blue Sombrero In Brookfield Permanently Closed
The restaurant was at first temporarily closed due to a fire on Jan. 5.
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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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Next Snowstorm Set To hit Southern Wisconsin During Weekend
According to the National Weather Service, a winter storm warning is in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Declares Snow Emergency For Weekend Storm Warning
Waukesha County is under a winter storm warning in effect from 6 p.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Donations Needed After Large-Scale Animal Rescue, WHS Says
The Wisconsin Humane Society took in 160 animals, including 52 ball python snakes, and 108 rats and mice.
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Waukesha|News|
2 Injured In Crash Into Median In Waukesha County
The car's passenger was ejected because the car split into two when it crashed into the media, officials said.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Masks Required Regardless Of Political Actions, District Says
The Elmbrook School District sent out communication regarding its policy on face masks after state Assembly canceled action on mask mandate.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa West Grad Named A Top Storyteller By 'PBS NewsHour'
Anyiah Simone Chambers chronicled her experience as a poll worker in Milwaukee during the pandemic.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County Community Dental Clinic Announces New Name
The non-profit dental provider for low-income families is now Community Smiles Dental.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
24-Unit Apartment Development Planned For Brookfield
Six55 Brookfield Apartments, 655 N. Brookfield Rd., is expected to be completed by November 2021.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County Launches Tool To Help Track COVID-19 Cases
Waukesha County residents ages 23-59, who test positive for COVID-19, will receive either a text alert or email instead of a phone call.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Dog Gives Wauwatosa Family Bliss During Pandemic
A puppy named Jet helped the Storey family get through hardships and health challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Road Rage Caused Lane Closure On I-94 Near Brookfield: WSP
A driver in a Nissan Altima with dark tinted windows pointed a handgun out the driver’s side window and fired a round, according to WSP.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Westbound Lanes On I-94 At Moorland Road In Brookfield Closed
Wisconsin State Patrol said they are looking for a bullet casing fired from a car that struck another vehicle on I-94.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Read Wauwatosa Chief Letter Of Recommendation For Joseph Mensah
"I am disappointed that he is no longer a member of our department," Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber says in letter.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Pandemic No Sweat For Brookfield Sports Memorabilia Store
Jeff's Sports has been in business since 1983.
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Waukesha|News|
ACLU Of WI Criticizes Mensah Hire For Waukesha County Deputy
Joseph Mensah, the former Wauwatosa police officer involved in three fatal police shootings, was sworn in as a deputy in Waukesha County.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Pharmacist To Plead Guilty In Vaccine Incident
Steven R. Brandenburg,46, signed a plea agreement acknowledging that he was guilty of attempting to render hundreds of doses ineffective.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Wisconsin Senate Votes To End Evers' Statewide Mask Mandate
The Senate passed the resolution to repeal the mask mandate on an 18-13 vote. It next goes to the state Assembly.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Milwaukee County Zoo Mourns Loss Of 'Always A Fighter' Tiger
Amba, an Amur tiger, suffered serious health issues and was 17-years-old.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Next Group Of Eligible WI Residents Will Get Vaccinated In March
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said that if supply increases, they groups may be able to get shots sooner.
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