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Lighting up the night for darker skies

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An electrical engineer and a dark sky advocate explain how simple lighting changes can cut light pollution, protect wildlife and improve nighttime safety.

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Tonight, Wed, Sep 16th

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PBS Wisconsin

Arthur: My Dad, the Garbage Man; Poor Muffy

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The Wisconsin Channel

University Place: Natural Atmospheric Co2 and Human History

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Create

Samantha Brown's Places to Love: San Antonio, Texas

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PBS KIDS

Wild Kratts: Choose Your Swordfish

PBS Wisconsin News

09/16/26

US Supreme Court rejects Trump mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of the 2026 midterms

Zac Schultz sits at a desk on the Here & Now set and faces a video monitor showing an image of Andrew Mercil.

09/14/26

‘Here & Now’ Highlights: Andrew Mercil, Josh Kaul, Eric Toney

Tom Tiffany shakes the hand of a firefighter wearing a station uniform, with three other firefighters standing in the background in front of an out-of-focus vehicle.

09/13/26

Tiffany swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in Lake Wausau

A still image shows Andrew Mercil seated in front of a turquoise wall decorated with certificates, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Menomonie,' 'Andrew Mercil' and 'Dunn County Clerk.'

09/11/26

Andrew Mercil on uncertainty over mail-in ballots

A still image shows Tommy Thompson standing in front of a building with tall windows, with a graphic at the bottom that reads 'Madison,' 'Tommy Thompson' and 'Former Secretary of Health and Human Services.'

09/11/26

Tommy Thompson reflects on 9/11 attacks and response efforts

09/10/26

GOP convention, decline of debates, ballot lawsuit

09/10/26

Eric Toney on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

09/09/26

Josh Kaul on running for Wisconsin Attorney General in 2026

A room with an exam table, two wood arm chairs with padded seats and backs, and a padded stool under a table sit in a room with cabinets, a sink, and other items along a back wall, with an eye chart displayed on a cabinet door and a graphic showing a spinal column on a wall, with an open wood door and its frame in the foreground.

09/09/26

What can Wisconsin learn from other states starting work requirements for Medicaid?

PBS Wisconsin's Blog

A group of children wearing backpacks run with enthusiasm outside at the close of the school day.

09/14/26

Honor Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month with PBS Wisconsin

Madison Symphony Orchestra and Madison Symphony Chorus perform at the Overture Center for the Arts during the MSO's Centennial Festival Weekend concert as soloists sing beneath a “Together in Music” projection, creating a celebratory mood.

08/31/26

Working in concert to produce ‘Madison Symphony at 100’

'Wisconsin Life' series producer Josh Kappler (left) films show host Angela Fitzgerald as she interviews an interview before exploring the Madison Public Library.

08/27/26

Making ‘Wisconsin Life’ with video editor Josh Kappler

08/26/26

Be ‘cringe’ with me in reverence for Mary Oliver

A man in a three-piece suit and tie stands inside a court room with a determined look on his face.

08/25/26

Your fall 2026 streaming guide to PBS Passport

Two women stand smiling in front of a colorful quilt.

08/24/26

Preserving memories in thread with The Creator’s Cottage

Hiker with a colorful backpack walks along a narrow trail through a sunlit autumn forest, surrounded by golden leaves and tall trees. GGLE photography competition entry in Garden Stories category titled "Tie-die Immersed in Autumn" by Beth Holden of Madison, Wisconsin.

08/24/26

Grow your photography skills with tips from a Garden & Green Living Expo judge

08/10/26

Simple ways to tackle back-to-school anxiety with help from PBS

A man and woman in ancient Greek clothing stand next to each other.

07/31/26

Your guide to The Odyssey: Watch, learn and explore with PBS Wisconsin

A slightly diagonal view into an empty indoor space with a uniform beige carpet. The drop ceiling has a visible column of rectangular light fixtures. The space is partitioned by interior walls. The muted wallpaper has repeating vertical chevrons and appears to be light yellow. No doors, windows or furniture of any kind are present.

07/28/26

How a furniture store in Oshkosh became a portal to another dimension

A man in a three-piece suit standing alongside columns of a building outdoors stares off-camera with a serious expression.

07/28/26

August 2026 streaming picks on PBS Passport

07/27/26

Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares quilted memories at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show

Wisconsin Vote

Explore information about Wisconsin’s candidates, races, voter resources and election results.

America@250

Join us for events, programs and conversations with Wisconsin communities to connect and reflect on our shared history and the future of democracy.

Health of Our Planet

Wisconsin and national perspectives on protecting our planet and the ecosystems we share.

Interactive Media

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

University Place

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

Powwow Bound: A Menominee Homecoming

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

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