Meet Karen Pilarski: Waukesha's Patch Editor

WAUKESHA, WI—Hi! My name is Karen Pilarski.

First off, I'm not new, I've been at Patch for close to a year. Previously my beat included Waukesha, New Berlin, Brookfield, and Wauwatosa. I'm now devoted to covering all things Waukesha, which means sharing more of the stories that matter to you.

If you have a news tip for Wauwatosa, New Berlin or Brookfield, reach out to our new editor Ethan Duran.

Before starting at Patch, I was a news producer for WISN 12, a journalist at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Waukesha Freeman Newspaper.

Waukesha is not unfamiliar to me as I also call it home. I love taking my dog Sundae for walks downtown and sipping a lavender chai from the Steaming Cup. During the summer, you will probably catch me, my husband, Jason, and my adult stepchildren grabbing a bite to eat.

I recently joined a jazzercise class in Waukesha.

I'm interested in what interests you. What is going on in Waukesha that needs a spotlight?

Here are some of my favorite Waukesha stories I've covered during my time at Patch:

Waukesha Pizzeria Owner Amazed At Support After Dumpster Issue

Waukesha Man Builds Wooden Wagon As Ode To Father

Waukesha Principal Sprayed With Slime 98 Times For Fundraiser

Waukesha Cop's Note On Boy's Grave Provided Comfort, Family Says

I will be holding "office hours" bi-weekly at the Steaming Cup. Dates and times will be posted on Waukesha Patch Facebook page. Please stop by and say hi.

In the meanwhile, here's how you can reach me and stay connected with the Waukesha Patch:

• Email me at karen.pilarski@patch.com
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