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A letter sign reading Waukesha County Courthouse stands on the top of an awning with masonry panels that stands above a glass double-door entrance to a multistory building with glass and different types of masonry and multiple rows of windows.

10/31/25

Waukesha County judge puts on hold ruling that would require checking citizenship of all Wisconsin voters

A car is parked next to a concrete wall with a letter sign on its front reading Milwauke Wisconsin and 310 East Knapp Stre that's situated along a sidewalk and in front of a multistory building with a stone and brick exterior and windows on either side of double glass doors below a letter sign reading U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

10/31/25

Arrests of asylum seekers in Milwaukee show shifting tactics by ICE agents

10/30/25

What’s the plan to restructure the Wisconsin prison system?

Multiple disconnected segments of a metal pipeline sit on an open field.

10/30/25

US Army Corps of Engineers approves Line 5 pipeline reroute around Bad River lands

10/29/25

Jean Pederson on learning about the scope of PFAS pollution

10/28/25

William Casey Crump on PFAS-based food advisories in Stella

Mature leafless trees stand above a snow-covered lawn, with a concrete sidewalk leading toward a parking lot with multiple vehicles parked in front of a multi-story masonry building with a central structure topped by a pillar-supported pediment.

10/28/25

State Building Commission votes to proceed with Evers plan to overhaul Wisconsin’s prison system

10/27/25

Meet the high school students keeping Pulaski from becoming a news desert

An empty parking lot with leaves and branches on its asphalt surface sits in front of a building with a glass-walled entrance and large window at one corner covered by a decal with an illustration of a woman standing at the center of rays of light, with multiple trees behind it in the background.

10/27/25

Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin resumes offering abortions after pause related to federal funding

Zac Schultz and Rebecca Mnookin sit facing each other on the Here & Now set.

10/27/25

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: US Rep. Glenn Grothman, US Rep. Mark Pocan, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin

10/24/25

American Archives Month Q&A: Meet the archivist preserving PBS Wisconsin’s 70+ year history

10/13/25

New season of ‘Wisconsin Life’ gets animated – read a Q&A with author Nancy Jorgensen

A brick downtown building with a restaurant sign reading “Scottie’s Eat-Mor.” Below it, a marquee says “WELCOME POETS.” An old-fashioned arrow sign above points to “CARRY OUTS.” A traffic light with a green left arrow is visible in the foreground.

10/10/25

Producer Colin Crowley discusses the making of ‘Welcome Poets’

A stern man in an 18th-century British military uniform with a tricorne hat and white wig stands in front of a group of people, some in colonial attire, outdoors on a cloudy day.

09/30/25

Coming in October: New ‘Masterpiece’ dramas, Revolutionary War series and ‘Kitchen Curious’

A group of individuals stands in front of a police jeep on a tropical island.

09/30/25

October welcomes new seasons of ‘Nature,’ ‘Austin City Limits’ and more

A group of children and adults play a game on a theater stage.

09/30/25

Finding joy and confidence in writing with new ‘Whoopensocker’ collection

Two people stand on large rocks surrounded by lush greenery and trees. One appears to be a park ranger. The scene conveys an educational tone.

09/29/25

Kick off fall with new ‘Wisconsin Life’ episodes

A glamour shot of an apple hand pie sitting on top of another hand pie, on a plate next to an apple.

09/29/25

8 recipes for apple picking season from PBS Food

Stylized map of the continental U.S. with colorful floral patterns spreading across states, symbolizing cultural or artistic growth.

09/17/25

Celebrate Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with PBS Wisconsin

Split-screen image with a black-and-white photo of a woman, Lorine Niedecker, in glasses and plaid dress on the left, and a color photo of a man, Nicholas Gulig, in a cap and plaid shirt typing on the right. Across the center is a red textured banner with the words “Welcome Poets” in white text.

09/12/25

New PBS Wisconsin digital series ‘Welcome Poets’ available now!

America@250

Join PBS Wisconsin and partners for events, programs, and conversations designed to help communities connect and reflect on our shared history and the future of democracy.

Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming

Experience this 3D narrative-driven adventure game suitable for ages ten and up.

Wisconsin Biographies

Discover life stories from Wisconsinites of the past and recognize their contributions to history.

University Place

A virtual lecture hall series covering science, history, business, the environment, art, culture and more.

Wisconsin Life

Celebrate Wisconsin's people and places with host Angela Fitzgerald. Learn something new, meet someone unexpected.

Interactive Media

Find bold experiments in 360 video, virtual tours and educational games shaping the future of how we share Wisconsin stories.

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