Waukesha, WI|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
Wisconsin: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Wisconsin are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Waukesha, WI|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
Waukesha, WI|News|
54 Awardees For COVID-19 Movie Theater Grant Program In Wisconsin
Brookfield Cinema LLC was awarded. The program will provide critical funds to assist movie theaters impacted by the pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
Video Showing Maskless Crowd At New Berlin Bar Raises Concerns
Concerned residents called the Waukesha County Health Department after seeing video of a crowd listening to live music at Greenfield Pub.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha County Bromance Helps With Cancer And Coronavirus
Two men from Waukesha and Oconomowoc share how their strong friendship has helped through life's ups and downs.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
Bee You Boutique Opens In New Berlin
A co-owner discusses opening during a pandemic and backup plans to ensure a unique shopping experience for customers.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
On World Kindness Day, Close The Meal Gap In Milwaukee County
Families in Milwaukee County continue to struggle to put food on their tables as the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
Additional $10 Million for Food Security Initiative Announced
Gov. Tony Evers with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection made the announcement on Thursday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Mo’s Irish Pub In Wauwatosa Supports Feeding Frontline Workers
Over the next few weeks, Mo’s Irish Pub will be delivering over 5,000 meals to six Ascension hospital locations.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
La Casa de Esperanza's Free Cookout In Waukesha On Friday
A hot meal, a WE Energies savings kit and personal hygiene items some of the things offered.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
'Stay home,' Gov. Evers Says In Democratic Radio Address
The Wisconsin Supreme Court declined to consider reinstating Evers' coronavirus capacitylimits, deferring to a lower court to decide.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Square Mall Operator Files For Bankruptcy
CBL & Associates say the mall will remain open as they go through the bankruptcy process.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Eras Senior Network Seeks At Least 100 Additional Volunteers
Many seniors struggling with isolation during the pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
Wauwatosa Author Pens Book On Moving Past Paralysis To Success
David Cooks talks to Patch about getting through physical, mental and pandemic challenges in life.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
'Complete Nightmare,' Waukesha Restaurant Owner Says Of Pandemic
Tony Marquez, owner of La Estacion, discusses how the pandemic has impacted business and what he is doing to keep patrons coming back.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Conference Center Built With Flexibility In Mind
The CEO of Visit Brookfield discusses the new conference center's ample space, its unique aspects and the challenges of the pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
Wisconsin Health Secretary: Avoid Thanksgiving Gatherings
Gov. Evers also encourages people to watch sports at home instead of at bars, restaurants.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Metal Fabrication Company Celebrates 30 Years
Sharpe Products is donating a park bench for Biwer Park, 3495 S. Sandalwood Drive, to celebrate the new playground.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
Judge Blocks Evers' Order Limiting Capacity At Bars, Restaurants
The Tavern League of Wisconsin sued on Oct. 13.
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Civic Organization Uses Creativity Amid Pandemic
The New Berlin Junior Woman’s Club will hold a chili and bakery sale on Oct. 10 during the New Berlin Farmer's Market.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
'We Are Nothing Without Community,' Wauwatosa Biz Owner Says
Cranky Al’s Owner Joey Carioti is offering a down syndrome awareness doughnut for the month of October. Proceeds will go to DSAW.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Fredrick's Hallmark In Brookfield Captures Shoplifter On Video
General manager said theft is hurtful as store tries to deal with pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Manufacturer Creates 'FaithShield' For Worshippers
Dynatect created the "FaithShield" for religious institutions, which protects worshippers during the pandemic.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
Wisconsin University Spring Break Canceled
The university's Faculty Senate voted 140-7 to erase the nine-day break from the 2021 spring calendar.
Across Wisconsin|News|
Wisconsin Teacher Is First To Die Of Coronavirus In Fall: Report
A high school German teacher contracted the virus during the week of Sept. 8 and became ill. District officials said she died Thursday.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
Wisconsin Mask Mandate Set To Expire; Governor Looking To Extend Order
DHS says latest COVID-19 spike is concentrated in young adults, mainly on college campuses
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Badger Football Returns In October, Big Ten Says
The Wisconsin Badgers will play an 8-game Big Ten football season, conference officials said.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Oak Creek, WI|News|
Oak Creek-Franklin On Track To Reopen Under Hybrid Model
The Oak Creek-Franklin Joint School District recently voted to reopen schools in a hybrid model. Here's where they're at with this plan.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Marquette Orders Dorm Quarantine After Coronavirus Outbreak
According to information posted on Marquette's website, there have been 57 COVID-19 cases reported since Aug. 21.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County Learning Pods Support Learners
The YMCA of Greater Waukesha County has launched Y CLASS in-person learning pods assist students remote learning through their schools.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin May End Up Back On Chicago Coronavirus Quarantine List
With Wisconsin's COVID-19 cases increasing, Chicago health officials will say whether we're back on their quarantine list.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Mount Pleasant-Sturtevant, WI|News|
Wisconsin Farmer Plants 2 Million Sunflowers To Make People Smile
A fourth-generation berry farmer in Kenosha planted 2 million sunflowers so people can get "the perfect selfie." Here's how to go.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Memory Care Owner Talks Dementia And Coronavirus
Vesta Memory Care in Brookfield offers a home environment for people with dementia.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Greendale, WI|News|
By The Numbers: Positive COVID-19 Cases At Wisconsin Colleges
University officials across the state are seeing safety plans in action, and are reporting daily COVID-19 case numbers.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin|News|
Wisconsin College Plans 'Falling Apart' Amid Coronavirus Case Spread
As of Wednesday night, UW-Madison tested more than 18,000 students — with more than 1,000 testing positive.
Greendale, WI|News|
Greendale Sees First School Positive Coronavirus Case
Greendale officials said one person at Highland View Elementary School, 5900 S. 51st Street tested positive for COVID-19.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
Wisconsin Sets New Coronavirus Record; Cases Spike At UW-Madison
Thursday's case count eclipses the previous record of 1,498 new cases, recorded just one week ago.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Chiropractor Describes Impact Of Pandemic On Clients
The co-owner of One Source Wellness & Chiropractic discusses the pandemic and his employee, who was the victim of a burning in Waukesha.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
UW-Madison Shuts Down In-Person Instruction, Quarantines 2 Dorms
Here are five things to know about UW-Madison's response to an apparent coronavirus outbreak on campus.
Scott Anderson, Patch Staff
