Articles Archive - PBS Wisconsin

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

September 12, 2025

PBS Wisconsin’s limited digital series Welcome Poets explores the lives, work and legacies of two Wisconsin poets with strong ties…

Archivist Clara Wolfe lends visual impact of Lorine Niedecker’s life in ‘Welcome Poets’

September 3, 2025

Welcome Poets, a digital series from PBS Wisconsin, examines the life of mid-20th-century poet Lorine Niedecker through the lens of…

What’s new on PBS Wisconsin this September?

September 1, 2025

Lions and leopards and cheetahs, oh my! PBS Wisconsin takes pride in the new seasons, series and specials premiering this…

Al Roker and PBS KIDS launch ‘Weather Hunters,’ a new STEM series

September 1, 2025

The new show Weather Hunters is designed to support kids’ learning about Earth science and meteorology through adventure and comedy. Premiering…

Liven up your home and yard with help from Garden & Green Living Expo presenters

August 25, 2025

Create beautiful, productive and ecologically sound indoor and outdoor spaces at home with these University Place presentations recorded at the…

Quilting wisdom from four Great Wisconsin Quilt Show educators

August 22, 2025

The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show is an annual three-day event at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison that celebrates all…

Teaching a talking dog: How ‘Reading Buddies’ helps build early literacy skills

August 14, 2025

“Little by little, letter by letter,” The Reading League’s Reading Buddies is making foundational literacy accessible to its viewers. The…

A view from the top of the Cana Island Lighthouse

August 6, 2025

Most visitors to Cana Island Lighthouse face a choice: climb the 97 steep steps to the top, or stay below…

Alyssa Beno

I am the editor of Airwaves, our monthly program guide for members. When I’m not highlighting our incredible programs, I’m pedaling the countryside, hiking at a state park, making soy candles, thrift shopping or hanging out with my husband and miniature schnauzer.

Andrew Carlson

As a community engagement manager for PBS Wisconsin, I create lasting relationships with communities around the state, connecting folks through our programming, outreach, and events. Outside of work, I love hiking with my partner, traveling, making music, and meeting friends old and new.

Becky Marburger

As a member of our Marketing and Communications team, I help share PBS Wisconsin's story, including the content we produce and opportunities we provide. Outside the office, you'll likely find me with my nose in a book, outdoors or farming!

Mike DeVine

I’m a Public Relations Specialist for PBS Wisconsin who enjoys promoting the wide range of programming that we offer. When I’m not sharing the stories of PBS Wisconsin content, I enjoy going to concerts, watching movies, reading and traveling (Always open to recommendations for my next destination!).

Mark Riechers

Mark is a digital content editor for PBS Wisconsin. A photographer, radio producer, podcaster and writer, he has experience telling all kinds of stories, from the history of Milwaukee beer ads to processing death through game development.

Samantha Nash

I’m a project manager at PBS Wisconsin, and formerly an associate editor at WisContext. When I’m not scouring the state for fun music and arts content, I’m usually being forced to go on a hike by my demanding border collie or being forced to read on the couch by my demanding cats.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm a digital producer at PBS Wisconsin. I make our digital shenanigans compelling, friendly, and interactive so viewers can access great PBS programming over the air, on the web, on a boat, in a moat, in a box, with a fox. . . you catch my drift.

Tara Lovdahl

As a publicist for PBS Wisconsin, I love helping people learn about and engage with our wonderful programs. I also enjoy bicycling, baking, playing board games and watching movies (especially musicals).

Tawny Morrison

As the education communications specialist for PBS Wisconsin Education, I get to support teachers by sharing incredible education resources with them. In my free time I do a lot of teaching and learning of my own – with a pair of escrima sticks in my hands at a martial arts gym.