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Broadcast: May 7, 2013
Walking around Madison you may not notice them. But over 150 surveillance cameras are situated throughout the city and within the next year, the City of Madison will almost be doubling the number of cameras.
What comes to mind when you think of a grilled cheese sandwich? Bacon? Steak? How bout homemade jalapeno jam? Here at the Iowa County Fairgrounds people from all over Wisconsin are here to celebrate the state’s favorite dairy product.
This year’s Crazylegs Classic, held this past Saturday, saw an increase in security because of the bombing at the Boston Marathon. According to Liutenant Carl Strasburg, the police were being more cautious than year’s past.
Walking around Madison you may not notice them. But over 150 surveillance cameras are situated throughout the city and within the next year, the City of Madison will almost be doubling the number of cameras.
Broadcast: April 25, 2013
The season's first market drew a high crowd despite low temps.
Along with spring comes dreadful allergy season.
The block party started out as a political movement 40 years ago.
The season's first market drew a high crowd despite low temps.
Broadcast: April 18, 2013
Slow Food's event brought in more than 200 participants on Saturday.
Lauren Ayala and Abby Studinger were welcomed back to their friends and families after running in the Boston Marathon where a tragic bombing occured.
Badgers softball is the best it's been in years. Head coach Yvette Healy is a main reason for the squads success in recent years.
Slow Food's event brought in more than 200 participants on Saturday.
Broadcast: April 11, 2013
Madison food carts stimulate competition with local food establishments.
The Badgers face Ohio State in the inaugural conference championship game.
People gather for the annual maple syrup festival.
Madison food carts stimulate competition with local food establishments.
Broadcast: March 21, 2013
Madisonians spent Sunday celebrating St. Patty's Day.
CYC offers another option for spin classes for UW-Madison students.
The Moda Fashion Show was held at Union South last Friday evening.
Madisonians spent Sunday celebrating St. Patty's Day.
Broadcast: March 14, 2013
From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio becomes Pope Frances McDormand I.
Even in the middle of winter, badger football is still a priority at UW-Madison as players are taking next steps to reaching the NFL.
Federal Cuts to airports may have fliers waiting in longer lines.
From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio becomes Pope Frances McDormand I.
FALL 2012
Top Stories
The final segment of the Badger Report's election coverage. Find out the latest on the presidential race. Plus, Emily Connor's latest update on the Senate race.
The Badger Report's Arielle Crane reports on the Obama Rally in Madison, Wisconsin the day before the election.
The Badger Report's Ali Killam polls students on what they know about the upcoming election and the candidates.
The final segment of the Badger Report's election coverage. Find out the latest on the presidential race. Plus, Emily Connor's latest update on the Senate race.
Decision 2012
Thanks for watching the Badger Report's Decision 2012 Election Coverage. Here is the final breakdown of the election:
According to Politico:
Electoral Votes nationwide:
Obama: 303
Romney: 206
Nationwide percentages of the popular vote:
Obama: 50.3%
Romney: 48.1%
Which way did the Swing States go?
North Carolina was the only swing state that went for Romney.
Obama won Wisconsin, Virginia, Colorado, Ohio, New Hampshire. Florida remains in questions.
As For Wisconsin, here is the breakdown:
Obama: 52.8%
Romney: 46.1%
Tammy Baldwin: 51.4%
Tommy Thompson: 45.9%
Senate majority remains democratic with 52 seats held by Democrats and 45 held by Republicans.
Republicans maintain their majority in the House of Representatives.
Videos
Posted at 12:45 a.m.
The final segment of the Badger Report's election coverage. Hear final vote counts and results. Plus, Emily Connor's update on the Senate race.
Posted at 10:30 p.m.
Updated election results from individual states. Plus, The Badger Report's Kylie Peterson discusses election humor on social media.
Posted at 9:00 p.m.
The Badger Report's latest projections for both candidates. Plus, a closer look at the Senate race with the Emily Connor. Also, Jackson Dahlquist highlights those who chose not to vote this year.
Posted at 7:30 p.m.
A closer look at the election results. Plus, The Badger Report's Kylie Peterson discusses the impact of social media on the election.
Posted at 11:45 p.m.
A look at some of the final electoral votes. Plus, Kate Bothe's story on first-time voters. Emily Connor gives us the latest Senate race results with Baldwin in the lead.
BREAKING NEWS
Posted at 11:15 p.m.
The Associated Press calls the race with Obama re-elected for a 2nd term. Plus, Emily Connor's update on the Senate race.
Posted at 10:00 p.m.
Continued coverage on election updates. The Badger Report's Ali Killam polls students on what they know about the upcoming election and the candidates. Plus, Brendan Caven's story on early voting.
Posted at 8:30 p.m.
The Badger Report's Stephanie Lallas explains the use of social media in the election between both candidates.
Posted at 7:00 p.m.
The Badger Report's opening segment highlights the Obama Rally in Madison, Hurricane Sandy, and The Badger Report's Emily Connor comments on Wisconsin's open Senate seat.
Posted at 9:30 p.m.
The Badger Report discusses the electoral college votes. Kylie Peterson evaluates each candidates' social media presence.
Posted at 8:00 p.m.
As the polls close, The Badger Report's Jose Cornejo and Danielle Robay continues to provide updated election results. Plus, a look at the Senate update and The Badger Report's Mallory Warner's story on the impact of negative political ads.
Posted at 6:30 p.m.
The Badger Report's Jose Cornejo and Danielle Robay begin our Decision 2012 Coverage.