Absentee Voting

The City of Fitchburg Clerk’s Office has mailed absentee ballots for the February 18, 2020 primary election.

In-person absentee voting begins Monday, February 3, 2020 at City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road during normal business hours, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m...

City Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Fitchburg by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Cert...

State Trail Passes Available

State Trail passes for 2020 are available from the Fitchburg Recreation office, 5510 Lacy Road, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The passes are $25 - only cash or check is accepted.

City of Fitchburg Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Program - Application period open through February 17

^{The City of Fitchburg is pleased to announce that as of January 16, 2020 the application period for its 2020 Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Program is open, through February 17, 2020. All interested non-profit organizations that meet the Program’s ...}

Online Credit Card Payment of Tax Bills

Online credit card payment of tax bills are accepted through January 28th through Payment Service Network and Official Payments. Have your tax bill available to easily complete the payment. See link for more information.

Solid Waste Rate Increase

Solid waste rates will increase from $162 per household/year in 2019 to $203 per household/year in 2020. This fee will appear as a special charge on your tax bill and includes curbside solid waste, recycling, brush, and yard waste pickup. It also helps fu...

City of Fitchburg Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Program - Application period open through February 17,

^{The City of Fitchburg is pleased to announce that as of January 16, 2020 the application period for its 2020 Healthy Neighborhoods Grant Program is open, through February 17, 2020. All interested non-profit organizations that meet the Program’s ...}

City of Fitchburg Receives Special Recognition Award for Demonstrating Solar Excellence

PRESS RELEASE

City of Fitchburg Receives Special Recognition Award for Demonstrating Solar Excellence  

March 5, 2019

For immediate release 

Fitchburg, WI - The City of Fitchburg is pleased to announce its recent recognition as a solar-frien...

Fitchburg Passes Clean Energy Resolution

Fitchburg Passes Clean Energy Resolution - Fitchburg becomes 4^th city in Wisconsin to seek 100% clean electricity 

Fitchburg, WI – On Tuesday, February 26th, the Fitchburg Common Council formally approved the city’s co...

Winter Reminders

With another round of snow still falling, here are a few winter reminders:

•Never leave your car unlocked, running and unattended. We know it’s no fun to start your day in a cold car, but it’s better than starting your day with...

Property Crime Prevention

Property crimes are the most prevalent, as well the most preventable, crimes we respond to. 

•If a door has a lock, use it. This includes the door from your garage to your residence. Keep exterior doors locked even when you are home.

&...

Weapons Violation-Basswood Dr

Incident Type: Weapons Violation-Basswood Dr

Incident Date: 1/23/20

Date of Release: 1/23/20

Case #: 20-1423

Completed By: Sgt. Pete Johnston

On Thursday, January 23rd, 2020, at 8:14 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to Sub...

Death Investigation

Incident Type: Death Investigation

Incident Date: 1/22/20

Date of Release: 1/22/20

Case #: 20-1345

Completed By: Deputy Chief Matthew Laha

On Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 12:47pm, officers from the Fitchburg Police Department were sent to the bike p...

Fitchburg Police respond to a Weapons Violation

Incident Type: Weapons Violation

Incident Date: 1/14/20

Date of Release: 1/14/20

Case #: 20-876

Completed By: Sgt. Pete Johnston

On Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at 8:19 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the 2000 block of G...

UW Credit Union Robbery

Incident Type: Bank Robbery

Incident Date: 1/09/20

Date of Release: 1/09/20

Case #: 20-576

Completed By: Sgt. Nick Clemens

On Thursday, January 9, 2020, at 5:28 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the UW Credit Union at 63...

Fitchburg Police respond to an Armed Robbery

Incident Type: Armed Robbery

Incident Date: 12/31/19

Date of Release: 12/31/19

Case #: 19-20855

Completed By: Sgt. Pete Johnston

On Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at 7:03 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the Pancheros Mexi...

Portarligton Lane Burglary & Vehicle Theft

Incident: Burglary and Vehicle Theft

Incident #: FP19-0020459

Location: 3000 block of Portarligton Lane

Incident Date: 12/24/19

Date of Release: 12/24/19 

Release By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

Details:

Just after 6 a.m. this morning, Tuesday...

Armed Robbery - 2770 S Syene Rd.

On December 21, 2019 at 9:56pm, officers from the Fitchburg Police Department were called to Capitol Petro Mart, at 2770 S Syene Rd, for an armed robbery. The investigation revealed two suspects wearing masks entered the store, pointed handguns at an empl...

Bank Robbery Suspect Identified

Incident Type: Bank Robbery Suspect Identified

Original Incident Date: 12/9/19

Date of Release: 12/18/19

Case #:19-19556

Completed By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

Suspect: Rondino Fleming, 27

Details:

Following last week’s robbery of Associated Bank a...

Strong Armed Robbery-2956 Fish Hatchery Rd.

UPDATE **CORRECTED DATE**

The below release has been corrected to reflect today's date, December 16, 2019.

ORIGINAL RELEASE

On December 16, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Fitchburg Police officers responded to the Kelley Williamson Mobil gas station, 2956 Fish ...

Weapons Violation- 3300 block Leopold Way

On 12/11/19 at 1:04am, officers responded to the 3300 block of Leopold Way for a report of a Weapons Violation. 

During the course of the investigation, it was determined a single shot was fired in a residence.  The shot penetrated a wall...

Associated Bank Robbery Investigation

Incident Type: Bank Robbery

Incident Date: 12/09/19

Date of Release: 12/09/19

Case #: 19-19556

Completed By: Sgt. Andrew McCarthy

On Monday, December 9, 2019, at 3:37 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department responded to the Associated Bank...

Industrial Death Investigation

Incident Type: Industrial Death Investigation

Incident Date: 12/06/19

Date of Release: 12/07/19

Case #: 19-19431

Completed By: Sgt. Andrew McCarthy

On Friday, December 6, 2019, around 8:14 p.m., officers from the Fitchburg Police Department, along wit...

Wanted Person - Allen C. Artis Jr. - Arrested

**Update**

Incident Type: Wanted Person – Arrested

Original Incident Date: 11/14/19

Date of Updated Release:12/5/19

Date of Arrest: 12/3/19

Case #: 19-18150

Completed By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

Details: 

A United States Marshals Service Task Force arrested ...

Serious Injury Crash with Stolen Auto

Incident Type: Serious Injury Crash with Stolen Auto

Incident Date: 11/30/19

Date of Release: 11/30/19

Case #: 19-19047

Completed By: Sgt. Andrew McCarthy

At about 9:01 p.m., Fitchburg Police responded to an injury crash in the 2200 block of Rosenberr...

Fitchburg Police Investigate Robbery

On November 28, 2019 at 8:56pm, officers from the Fitchburg Police Department were called to Stop-N-Go, at 2932 Fish Hatchery Rd, for an armed robbery. The investigation revealed two suspects wearing masks entered the store, pointed a handgun at an employ...

*UPDATE* Fleeing Suspect Arrested

Incident: Driver Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop

Incident Date: 11/19/19

Release Date: 11/19/19

Arrested: Uriah Smith, 28, of Fitchburg. Smith was booked on a tentative charge of resisting/obstructing an officer

Release Completed By: Lt. Edward Hartwick

De...

Shots fired Pike Dr

On November 12, 2019, at 10:52 a.m. Fitchburg Officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Pike Drive for a report of shots fired. During the investigation it was discovered there was a disturbance among numerous younger males in the 2000 block of Pike D...