New Berlin, WI|News|
Walmart Customer Picks Up $800 Tab For New Berlin Police Officer
The officer was purchasing gift cards for families in need.
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|
Kiddie Academy of Brookfield Now Open
The 11,000 square foot location is expected to serve 160 students ages 6 weeks to 12 years in the area and is bringing 25 new jobs.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Pharmacy Distribution Program For Coronavirus Vaccine Activated
It is set to begin on Dec. 28.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Cranky Al's In Wauwatosa Offers Socially Distanced Santa
From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Santa will be sitting in a window at Cranky Al's,6901 W. North Ave.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin's 'Around The Corner With John McGivern,' Not Renewed
McGivern said Milwaukee PBS was “moving in another direction” with more “COVID-related programming."
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Man Who Stabbed 4 Family Members Ordered Committed
Adam Roth, 36, was found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect in the attack.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin DHS Says No To 'Tiger Meat Or Cannibal Sandwiches'
The post garnered a huge reaction from people who either love or hate the dish.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Receiving First Shipment of Pfizer Vaccine
Wisconsin is anticipating the arrival of 49,725 doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Milwaukee Teen Creates Car Calendars For New Berlin Business
Jalen Green, 14, has been a fan of cars since he was little. Thanks to a New Berlin auto service, he is making his own business venture.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Car Stolen With Baby And Passenger Inside, Wauwatosa Police Say
Wauwatosa Police responded to a carjacking on Sunday in the 8300 block of West Bluemound Road.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa School Board To Discuss Returning To In-Person Learning
The Wauwatosa School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday night to discuss the timeline of returning to five-day-per-week learning.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
UW Health Receives First Shipment Of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
First employees to receive vaccine on Monday.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Mayor Requests Ald. Perry Be Removed From Committees
Mayor Shawn Reilly says in city memo, Ald. Aaron Perry's "demeanor and attentiveness during meetings have been unusual and perplexing."
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Students Learn As They Create Solutions At The Corners
The Corners of Brookfield and the Elmbrook School District partner for a program to give real-life work experiences to students.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
'We Made It', Gov. Evers Says WI Casts Its 10 Electoral Votes
Wisconsin's Electoral College meeting was held Monday.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin Electoral College Meeting
Wisconsin’s Electoral College members will meet Monday at 12 p.m. The meeting will be live-streamed.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Pilot Who Died In F-16 Crash Identified
Air Force Capt. Durwood “Hawk” Jones, 37, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died in the crash.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Geminids, 2020 Meteor Show: How To See Fireballs In Wauwatosa
Get far away from the city lights in Wauwatosa and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Geminids, 2020 Meteor Show: How To See Fireballs In Brookfield
Get far away from the city lights in Brookfield and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
Geminids, 2020 Meteor Show: How To See Fireballs In New Berlin
Get far away from the city lights in New Berlin and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff