Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Public Hearing Set For Senior Apartments On St. Pius Property
A public hearing is scheduled during the Wauwatosa Common Council meeting on Jan. 19.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
- Waukesha, WI
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee Man's Classic Packers Polka Song Revamped For Playoffs
“I Love My Green Bay Packers" was written by Eddy J. Lemberger in 1993. Thanks to California musician Jason Fabus, the tune has a new vibe.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Native And 'Survivor' Star Dies At 40
Angie Jakusz, who appeared on the CBS show "Survivor: Palau", died January 8 from a rare form of cancer.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Christopher & Banks May Close All Stores In Wisconsin
The women's apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy Thursday, citing "financial distress" caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Christopher & Banks May Close Stores In Brookfield
The women's apparel retailer filed for bankruptcy Thursday, citing "financial distress" caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha School Board Approves Move To In-Person Learning
Middle and high school students will be offered the opportunity for full face-to-face instruction second semester.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
WI Pharmacist Accused In Vaccine Incident Has License Suspended
Steven Brandenburg, 46, is accused of intentionally trying to ruin hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine doses by taking them out of refrigeration.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Froedtert Staff Raise Alarm Over Unannounced Vaccine Transport
Three people said they were from the National Guard. They indicated that they were at the wrong hospital and left.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
2nd Trump Impeachment: How WI Congressional Delegation Voted
President Donald Trump impeached by US House for incitement of insurrection at Capitol; 1st US president impeached twice.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha's Current City Hall Will Be Closed Jan. 21 To Jan. 22
The new Waukesha City Hall, 201 Delafield St., will open on Monday, Jan. 25.
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Waukesha|News|
Milwaukee Radio Host's Kidney Will Go To Someone In Need
Elizabeth Kay of 99.1 The Mix learned she can't donate to her mother-in-law. But the Paired Kidney Exchange program offers hope.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
New, Highly Contagious COVID-19 Variant Found In Wisconsin
The variant is similar to the highly contagious strand that was discovered in the U.K.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Man Charged After Car Stolen In Wauwatosa With Baby Inside
Edward Jackson of Milwaukee was charged Dec. 15 in Milwaukee County Circuit Court with car theft, robbery, and bail jumping.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Man Accused In Capitol Riot; Arrested
Kevin Daniel Loftus, 52, of Eau Claire was arrested after reportedly admitting to walking into the Capitol during the breach on Wednesday.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Gov. Evers Statement On COVID-19 Legislation Advanced By Senate
Evers will present his 2021 State of the State Address at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
2 Wauwatosa Teens Robbed While Walking To School
The incident happened Friday morning in the 2000 block of N. 81st Street.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Man Believed To Be Behind New Berlin Car Break-Ins Arrested
The man who was arrested is suspected of numerous recent car break-ins within the last several weeks.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Teen Competing In Statewide 'Shark Tank'-Style Event
Carter VanHaren is vying for a $10,000 scholarship from the Junior Achievement Young Entrepreneur Live Competition.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Apartments For Adults With Disabilities Proposed
The proposal includes converting the Blanchard Street parking lot, 1330 Wauwatosa Ave., into a mixed-income, mixed-use community.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Chick-Fil-A Requests Heated Huts For Drive-Thru
The dining area is closed due to the pandemic and extra labor is needed for the drive-thru.
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