Waukesha|News|
Happy 98th Birthday To Waukesha's 'Dancing Chuck'
World War II veteran Chuck Franzke made another dancing video to celebrate his 98th birthday.
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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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Milwaukee Bartender's Legacy Lives On In $50,000 Donation
A candlelight vigil in honor of James Hanson will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday on the corner of Howell and Dover in Bayview.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin City Hall: Mail Payments Or Use Drop Box
The City of New Berlin is asking residents not to come into City Hall to make payments due to the pandemic.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa School Board Approves Retirement of Superintendent Ertl
Dr. Phillip Ertl’s 16-year tenure will continue through June 2021.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
See The Most-Searched TV Show Around The Holidays In Wisconsin
The most popular television shows around the end of the year vary by state — see which ones viewers in Wisconsin like the most.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Plan Commission To Consider Secondhand Bike Store
Tosa Bike Garage is being proposed for 1500 Underwood Avenue.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Twins In Brookfield Had Heart Transplants, Now Mom Faces Cancer
The owners of a West Bend tree farm are asking the community to help build the Roehling family their dream backyard.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin to Receive First Shipment Of Moderna Vaccine
Gov. Tony Evers said the vaccine will begin arriving at hospitals and clinics across the state this week.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
2 Former Catholic Memorial High Employees Charged With Theft
Kevin Heaney, 67, of Wild Rose, and his son Bryan Heaney, 40, of Germantown were charged in connection to the thefts.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
36th Waukesha JanBoree To Kick Off City’s 125th Anniversary
The Waukesha JanBoree takes place Fri., Jan. 15 through Sun, Jan. 24.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
7 Sites In Waukesha Will Shut Off Lights For Stargazing
The City of Waukesha will hold "Waukesha Starry Night" from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In Brookfield
Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In Waukesha
Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In New Berlin
Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Winter Solstice ‘Christmas Star’: When To Look Up In Wauwatosa
Such a close conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn hasn’t occurred since 1623. The Ursid meteor shower peak coincides with the winter solstice.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Get Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Waukesha County
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Waukesha County.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Get Tax Deduction In Patch Holiday Food Drive In Milwaukee County
The Patch Holiday Food Drive is raising money for Feeding America and the food banks, pantries and meal programs in Milwaukee County.
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Milwaukee, WI|News|
Molson Coors Donates 375,000 Meals To Feeding America Eastern WI
The donation is part of its community giving program providing food and supplies to help fight hunger during the pandemic.
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Waukesha|News|
Older Hondas Targeted By Car Thieves: Waukesha Police
The City of Waukesha Police Department is warning residents about several auto thefts over the past few weeks.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Calls On Feds To Send More Vaccines
Federal officials indicate Wisconsin will receive less Pfizer vaccine doses than expected.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
