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Just how bad is the traffic in Madison?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 29, 2025 10:48 AM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Surviving the cold in Madison
The weather outside is frightful indeed.
January 31, 2023
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Ally Geiger
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Real Estate
Winter gardening tips for Madison, WI
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 4, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
What to know about the winter storm
Bundle up, 608.
December 22, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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Travel and Outdoors
Holidays with pets in Madison
Make sure the holidays are happy for every member of the family.
December 9, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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Airports and Transportation
Madison ranked No. 46 on best + worst driving cities
If only they knew about what’s going on at the South Blair intersection.
October 11, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Travel and Outdoors
Walk-tober in Madison, Wisconsin
Put on those walking shoes, 608 — we’re getting outside this fall.
October 5, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Airports and Transportation
Asked: What are Madison’s best parking hacks + pro tips?
We’re exploring the best way to find a spot (or ditch the car) for a night on the town.
October 3, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Travel and Outdoors
fall color report
Whether you want to enjoy the fall colors while sipping a cocktail, hiking the trails, or floating along a river, we got you covered.
September 30, 2022
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Ally Geiger
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A guide to City of Madison parks
From picnics and playgrounds to sledding and skiing, there’s no shortage of recreation here.
September 29, 2022
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Ryan Waldman
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Sports
20 years of IRONMAN Wisconsin
Join us in celebrating (or avoiding) the iconic triathlon’s 20th anniversary.
September 7, 2022
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