Fitchburg Star

12/15/2025

Last week, Wisconsin Democrats introduced bills regarding paid family leave, school funding, agriculture, criminal justice, and more. Rep. Randy Udell (D-47th District) released the following statement:

12/12/2025

Local artist Steve Feren is hosting “The Art of Steve Feren,” an open house and art sale at his studio Open House at Feren Studios, 2601 Hwy. MM, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14.

12/12/2025

Fitchburg recently marked a major milestone with the completion of the South Syene Road reconstruction project — a project that has been more than five years in the making.

12/12/2025

Fitchburg’s Promega Corp. was one of seven winners honored last month from a field of 27 finalists and more than 300 nominees at the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The event celebra…

Fitchburg’s Promega Corp. was one of seven winners honored last month from a field of 27 finalists and more than 300 nominees at the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison. The event celebrated standout products and services across industr...

12/12/2025

On Nov. 24, Fitchburg celebrated a milestone that has been years in the making: the opening of the new HUB Park on Traceway Drive. City officials are now soliciting names for this park.

12/11/2025

Join the City of Fitchburg for the 2025 Holiday Lights Tour on Saturday, December 13, from 6–8 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 5791 Lacy Road. Due to Saturday’s predicted frigid temperatures, Santa and the decorated vehicles will be on display INSIDE the ba…

Join the City of Fitchburg for the 2025 Holiday Lights Tour on Saturday, December 13, from 6–8 p.m. at Fire Station 1, 5791 Lacy Road. Due to Saturday’s predicted frigid temperatures, Santa and the decorated vehicles will be on display INSIDE the bay area of the Fire Station.

12/11/2025

Fitchburg Alder Joe Maldonado has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Common Council for the spring 2026 election on April 7.

12/11/2025

Gabriella Gerhardt announced last week she is running for re-election as Fitchburg District 2 Alder in the Spring Election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

12/11/2025

Donald D. Dantzler Jr. announced this week he is seeking re-election to the Fitchburg City Council representing District 3, Seat 6, while also pursuing a seat on the Dane County Board of Supervisors for District 33.

12/10/2025

At its Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting, the Fitchburg Common Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting collaboration with the Village of Oregon - and potentially the City of Verona - in exploring the creation of a joint Fire/EMS District. The res…

At its Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting, the Fitchburg Common Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting collaboration with the Village of Oregon - and potentially the City of Verona - in exploring the creation of a joint Fire/EMS District. The resolution authorizes up to $50,000 in planning costs.

12/01/2025

The Fitchburg city council voted at its Tuesday, Nov. 25 meeting not to renew its subscription to a camera service that scans license plates at the public works drop-off, citing security issues and cost.

12/01/2025

The Fitchburg City Council voted for Jake Lepper at its Nov. 25 meeting to be the new District 4 Alder after Nicole Vafadari resigned earlier this fall. His seat will be up for re-election in April.