Fitchburg adds speed boards to South Syene Road, ups police patrols in wake of fatal crash
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- The City of Fitchburg made some changes this week meant to increase safety along South Syene Road.…
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Medical examiner confirms Verona principal died of injuries from crash
The Dane County Medical Examiner's office has determined Badger Ridge Middle School Principal Beth Steffen died as a result of the injuries she suffered when a driver hit her with a car earlier this week.
Longtime educator struck by vehicle in Fitchburg, dies
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- A 56-year-old woman died after being hit by a vehicle in Fitchburg Tuesday morning, the city's police department said. The crash occurred at around 6:30…
Police trying to identify vehicle, driver in connection with Fitchburg shooting
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Police in Fitchburg are asking the public for help identifying a vehicle and its driver following a shooting that left a man with non-life-threatening injuries late last month. The shooting, which police said was not a random…
Police investigate shooting near Fish Hatchery Road
Officers with Fitchburg and Madison Police are investigating after someone reportedly fired a gun near Fish Hatchery Road Sunday afternoon.
Fitchburg police investigating shooting that left man injured
MADISON, Wis. -- Fitchburg police are investigating a shooting that they said left a man injured on Sunday. Police said the man called 911 to report he had been shot just after 1:40 p.m. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was…
3 people could face charges after homes hit by gunfire in Fitchburg last month
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Three people could now face charges after multiple homes in Fitchburg were hit by bullets last month. In a news release Wednesday, the Fitchburg Police Department said it received multiple reports of gunshots fired in the Nevin…
DIY projects make a house, a home
Kris Aman isn’t afraid to DIY every room of her family’s home in Fitchburg.
Kris Aman isn’t afraid to DIY every room of her family’s home in Fitchburg.
Town of Madison officially absorbed by City of Madison, Fitchburg
It's been in the works for decades, but now it's official: The Town of Madison is no more.
Fitchburg police arrest two in shots fired, rollover crash investigation
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Fitchburg police arrested two people in connection with a rollover crash and shots-fired call in a neighborhood off of Fish Hatchery Road, officials…
Fitchburg City Council president announces mayoral campaign
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Fitchburg City Council President Randy Udell is running to be the city's next mayor. The move comes a day after Mayor Aaron Richardson announced he would…
Fitchburg Mayor Aaron Richardson will not seek third term
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Fitchburg Mayor Aaron Richardson will not run for reelection this spring. Richardson, who is running for State Treasurer, announced the decision Monday, saying he…
Fitchburg police investigate after multiple homes struck by gunfire
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Fitchburg police are investigating after they said multiple homes in the Swan Creek neighborhood were struck by gunfire. Police said a bullet hit a home on Buttonbush Drive just after 5 p.m. Saturday. Two other reports of…
Not guilty plea entered for man charged in June Fitchburg shooting
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- The man charged with shooting at another man in Fitchburg earlier this year stood mute in court Tuesday. Online court records show that Dwayne Pickens Jr., 34, appeared in court Tuesday, and a Not Guilty plea was…
Edgewood College acquires land for new athletics and wellness complex in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Edgewood College is acquiring 40 acres of farmland in Fitchburg as the future site of a new sports and student wellness…
14-year-old passenger in stolen car arrested in Fitchburg, driver gets away
Police in Fitchburg say a 14-year-old boy who was riding in a stolen car was arrested early Friday morning, but the driver got away.
Boil water notice for Fitchburg neighborhood lifted
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- The city of Fitchburg has lifted a boil water notice for the Greenfield neighborhood one day after issuing it. Residents in the area along and west…
Parts of Fitchburg told to boil water as precaution
Some residents in Fitchburg are being told to boil their water after a portion of the city's water system saw a temporary loss of water pressure on Wednesday afternoon.
Man accused in Fitchburg shooting charged with attempted homicide
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- A Fitchburg man accused of shooting at another man while the two were next to each other near an intersection was charged Wednesday. Fitchburg…
'It’s something that means a lot': Fitchburg community hosts Memorial Day service
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- On a day we honor those who served and sacrificed their lives for our country, it was fitting to hear from…
Man killed in wrong-way crash with semi on Highway 14 in Fitchburg
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- A man was killed Wednesday night after a wrong-way crash with a semi-truck, Fitchburg police said. Officers and EMS crews were sent to the southbound lanes of Highway 14 near Lacy Road around 11:15 p.m. Police said…
State Fire Marshal investigating overnight apartment fire in Fitchburg
The State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating after the Fitchburg Fire Department says an apartment building that caught fire late Tuesday night did not have an automatic sprinkler system in place.
Fitchburg police arrest two for fake gold jewelry scam
Police in Fitchburg say they have arrested two people after allegedly carrying out a fake jewelry scam.
Wisconsin Ukrainians step up to help refugees fleeing war
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- Local groups continue to step up and do their part to help Ukrainians fleeing war in their country. Wisconsin Ukrainians, founded in the wake…
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