Karen Pilarski

Milwaukee

News Editor at The Freeman (Waukesha, WI)

News Editor at the Waukesha Freeman. Ex: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WISN 12, Patch. [email protected] or 262-513-2657.

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324-unit residential community proposed in New Berlin

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

NEW BERLIN — The New Berlin Plan Commission will consider a 324unit multifamily community and 16,500 square feet of commercial space at 6151 S. Moorland Road, during its meeting on Monday. "The development will include 7 three-story buildings, 4 two-story buildings. The resulting maximum gross density of 9.45 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) remains lower than the market average of 11.31 du/ac for comparable projects," meeting documents said.
Building relationships

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

[email protected] 262-513-2657WAUKESHA — The vibe at the Waukesha Public Library on Tuesday was a happy one. People munched on cookies and popcorn while making friendship rocks, making music with sound beams and playing the giant Connect 4 game. The library hosted the second annual Spring Celebration for secondary students and adults with disabilities.
WCTC to grow AI educational offerings with proposed advanced certificate program

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

PEWAUKEE — As artificial intelligence continues to transform and impact the world around us, Waukesha County Technical College seeks to add another AI program to its offerings. WCTC is proposing an Artificial Intelligence Implementation Specialist Advanced Technical Certificate Program. The program was approved at the district level by the Wisconsin Technical College System District Board of Trustees on May 13. First approval at the state level was granted on May 20.
Pewaukee firefighters surprise injured girl with new bike

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

LISBON — An 8-year-old girl in Lisbon has a dramatic injury story locked and loaded for when she is older. She also has a heartwarming tale she can share right now. On May 13, Addison "Addy" Stabelfeldt was riding her brand-new bike while her mother walked. Addy’s dad, Erich Stabelfeldt, said his wife saw the whole incident. Addy somehow fell on top of her bike and a 6 1/2-inch brake lever impaled her leg.
Building relationships: Waukesha Library holds Spring Celebration for secondary students and adults with disabilities

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

WAUKESHA — The vibe at the Waukesha Public Library on Tuesday was a happy one. People munched on cookies and popcorn while making friendship rocks, making music with sound beams and playing the giant Connect 4 game. The library hosted the second annual Spring Celebration for secondary students and adults with disabilities. Michele Gagner, librarian and community library liaison, said last year the library had 60 people and this year there were between 90 and 100 people.
KM School Board announces tool to help guide school closure decision

1 week ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

WALES — The Kettle Moraine School Board unveiled a guide to help with the process of determining which elementary schools to close during its meeting on May 13. Among the schools being looked at are Magee, an elementary school in Genesee Depot, and Cushing, an elementary school in Delafield. The evaluation criteria matrix is transparent, data-informed, and community-aligned.
Flags for the fallen: VFW Post 721 honors veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice

2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

WAUKESHA — The weather was cold and dreary, but the sentiment was full of warmth. On May 19, members of VFW POST 721 — Waukesha, the Batteries Plus Veterans Group along with student volunteers from the Waukesha Transition Academy and Waukesha South High School gathered to make sure that every veteran gravesite had an American flag on it. Cory Geisler, post commander for VFW Post 721, said there were 40 volunteers who showed up to help place over 2,000 flags.
Missing but not forgotten

2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

WAUKESHA — The news of Private First Class John (Jack) DeLellis’ death during World War II deeply impacted his family in Waukesha, most of all his mother. It was close to Christmas when his parents received a telegram from the war department informing them of his death. DeLellis was killed in action in the South Pacific on Nov. 22, 1943, during World War II. DeLellis’ nephew Stephen Greger and other family members have made it a mission to try to locate his remains.
FLAGS FOR THE FALLEN

2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

WAUKESHA — The weather was cold and dreary, but the sentiment was full of warmth. On May 19, members of VFW POST 721 — Waukesha, the Batteries Plus Veterans Group along with student volunteers from the Waukesha Transition Academy and Waukesha South High School gathered to make sure that every veteran gravesite had an American flag on it. Cory Geisler, post commander for VFW Post 721, said there were 40 volunteers who showed up to help place over 2,000 flags.
Waukesha County exec. applauds legislators on budget amendment for DA’s Office

2 weeks ago | gmtoday.com | Karen Pilarski

WAUKESHA — Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow is responding after the announcement that state Reps. Adam Neylon, Scott Allen, Barbara Dittrich, Cindi Duchow, Dan Knodl, Dave Maxey, Jim Piwowarczyk and Chuck Wichgers submitted a budget amendment to add 10 positions to the Waukesha County District Attorney’s Office and 2.6 assistant district attorney positions in Washington County.