Waukesha|News|
Geminids, Best 2020 Meteor Show: How To See Fireballs In Waukesha
Get far away from the city lights in Waukesha and take in the always-reliable Geminid meteor shower, known for its colorful fireballs.
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|
Wauwatosa Girl's Small Donation Leaves A Big Impact
Cassie Locher,6, mailed a note and 50 cents to the Wauwatosa Historical Society. She saves a portion of her allowance to give to charities.
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Waukesha|News|
City Of Waukesha Provides Plow Safety Tips For Drivers
According to the the National Weather Service snow accumulation is expected.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Woman Shot By Police After Random Stick Attack: Tosa PD
The Wauwatosa Police Department is looking for additional witnesses and video from the incident.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Heavy Police Presence Reported In Wauwatosa
People should avoid the downtown Wauwatosa area.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Pilot Dies In F-16 Crash: 115th Fighter Wing
The pilot will be publicly identified after officials inform next of kin.
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New Berlin, WI|News|
Give Your Dog A Spa Day At New Berlin's Spa Paw & Tail
Spa Paw & Tail, 5055 S Emmer Dr. was nominated by New Berlin Patch readers as a "Business of the Year."
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Buddy's Burgers & Custard Eyes Former Waukesha Murf's Location
On Wednesday, the Waukesha Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval for a conditional use permit.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Rep. Vining Condemns Threats Against Wisconsin Election Official
Robyn Vining represents the 14th Assembly District, which includes parts of Brookfield, Wauwatosa, and Milwaukee.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Mega Santa In Wauwatosa Brings Back Memories And Cheer
A 14-foot-tall solid-fiberglass Santa Claus has stood at 72nd and Garfield in Wauwatosa for almost 30 years.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Milwaukee Gun Ad Mocks 'Man Buns, Noodle Arms'
An ad for a gun on sale features a weapon assembled and tested in Waukesha.
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Waukesha|News|
Bench Warrant Issued For Waukesha Alderman Aaron Perry
The warrant was issued for Perry on Dec. 9 in a separate domestic violence injunction.
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Waukesha|News|
Grassroots Group Wants To Save Girl Scout Camps From Being Sold
Save Our Camps GSWISE speaking out on the sale of Camp Winding River, in Neosho and Camp Pottawatomie Hills, in East Troy.
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Waukesha|News|
'Dancing Chuck' From Waukesha Busts A Move In New Video
Chuck Franzke, 98, a World War II veteran who went viral as "Dancing Chuck," is back.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
VFW Post #5716 Presented New Berlin With Letter Of Support
The letter expressed appreciation for the outstanding services provided by the fire and police departments to residents of New Berlin.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Evers Announces Deployment Of DOD Medical Resources To Wisconsin
The U.S. Department of Defense will deploy approximately 45 U.S. Army medical personnel to assist the state’s efforts to combat COVID.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Gov. Evers' Statement On F-16 Crash In Upper Peninsula
The F-16 Fighting Falcon was assigned to the WI Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Waukesha Man Faces Federal Charges For Sex Trafficking
Cornelius M. Jackson, 31, of Waukesha was charged with sex trafficking offenses that spanned over six years and multiple states.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Group Starts Petition In Support Of In-Person Learning
An online petition was started in support of the Wauwatosa School District to transition students to five day in-person learning.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Fire Breaks Out At Longtime Supper Club In Pewaukee
Firefighters on Wednesday responded to the scene of a fire at Michael's House of Prime in Pewaukee.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
