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Good morning to you Fitchburg! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Fitchburg homicide probe exposed a major gun and drug stash

Also on today's calendar: 75th Fall Wisconsin Antiques Dealers Assn. Show & Sale and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Occasional rain, with a high of 68 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man sentenced for illegal gun possession following search warrant in Monkeyshines homicide investigation (wmtv15news.com) — Fitchburg police report that a search warrant from the 2025 Monkeyshines homicide investigation helped uncover an illegal rifle and nearly 500 grams of counterfeit fentanyl-laced pills at a Sun Prairie home. While the homicide suspect already received 15 years in prison, the homeowner, a convicted felon, has now been sentenced to six years in federal prison plus supervised release for possessing the firearm.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Spacious 4-Bedroom Contemporary at 6214 Knollwood Drive, Oregon in a Wooded Setting (madison.com)
  • The Sharp Side of Slimming: GLP-1 Needles Stabbing Sanitation Workers (webpronews.com)
  • DeForest boys soccer slips past Oregon (hngnews.com)

Verona

  • Exceptional Living in Verona at 1018 Tamarack Way with All the Modern Amenities (madison.com)
  • Stylish New Construction on Redan Drive Perfect for Today's Lifestyle (madison.com)
  • Badger Invitational: Southern Miss closes with 277 for six-shot victory (amateurgolf.com)

Ok Fitchburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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