Waukesha|News|
Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Waukesha
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Waukesha overcome pandemic hardships.
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.
Feel free to reach out at karen.pilarski@patch.com.
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Waukesha|News|
Waukesha County Food Pantry Closed On Friday
The food pantry posted on social media it was canceling services "until further notice."
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
The Ronald McDonald House In Wauwatosa Proposes Expansion
The addition will be two story above grade with a basement totaling approximately 33,150 square feet.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Senior Apartments Proposed For St. Pius Property In Wauwatosa
The Wauwatosa Plan Commission will meet on December 7.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Fire And Police Departments Donate 80 Turkeys
Thanksgiving is the time to show appreciation by giving thanks and now it is needed more than ever.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Complaints Filed Against Mensah Are Dismissed By Wauwatosa PFC
The Wauwatosa Police and Fire Commission unanimously dismissed the complaints against a suspended officer on Thursday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Get A Soap And Candle Fix At Waukesha's Soap Fixx Co Store
The store also promotes local women-led businesses with handmade products.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Schools To Go Virtual Until After Thanksgiving Break
"In several schools we are one person away from not being able to operate," the Wauwatosa School District said in a letter.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Parking Lot Eyed As Possible Coronavirus Testing Site
The Common Council will discuss using Malone Park tennis court parking lot as a coronavirus testing location by Summit Clinical Labs.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
'Put The Guns Down' To Be Featured On Milwaukee Radio Station
The song will be featured on Friday at 5:20 p.m. and Saturday night at the 8 p.m. hour on V100.7 FM.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Reduced Bond Denied In Waukesha Baby Kidnapping Case
Two people who helped save the baby will be honored by Waukesha Police on Thursday.
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Man Shot In Head In Brookfield, 78-Year-Old Arrested
The 78-year-old is believed to have had prior business dealings with the victim, according to City of Brookfield Police.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Man Reportedly Shot In Head During Attempted Carjacking
Brookfield police ask people to avoid area near Burleigh, Lilly roads. The suspect is not in custody.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Mensah To Receive Nearly $130,000 As Part Of Separation Agreement
Part of the agreement means Mensah will drop his suspension appeal claim which he filed in September.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
Waukesha County Female Chess Players Talk About 'Queen's Gambit'
Patch interviewed female chess players from Mequon, Brookfield and New Berlin to discuss their experiences playing chess, and the TV show.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Ohio Man Charged In $7 Million Brookfield Jewelry Heist
James Patrick Quinn,55, of Youngstown, Ohio, was charged for his involvement in the July 2016 burglary, officials said.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Gov. Evers To Extend Mask Mandate Into 2021
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported at least 7,989 new positive coronavirus cases on Wednesday.
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Waukesha|News|
Employees Argue Over Shared Dumpster, Waukesha Police Say
The dumpster is the same one from the "denture diving" incident from 2014.
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Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa PFC To Hold Special Meeting On Thursday
The city asked the Police and Fire Commission to meet as soon as practical to dismiss the charges pending against Officer Mensah.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha|News|
Man Reportedly Exposed Himself At Waukesha Laundromat
The incident happened inside North Street Station Laundromat, 511 E North St. on Tuesday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
