Articles Archive - PBS Wisconsin

Remembering the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years after the disaster

November 5, 2025

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter that submerged, taking the…

Connect and reflect on THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION with PBS Wisconsin through the America@250 Initiative

November 3, 2025

PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio and partners are proud to host America@250, a statewide initiative designed to help Wisconsin communities…

New November programs on PBS Wisconsin explore survival, healing and connection

October 27, 2025

This November, PBS Wisconsin brings viewers on journeys across the globe and into pivotal moments in history, culture and community….

Watch THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION series, premiering on PBS Wisconsin Nov. 16

October 20, 2025

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examines how America’s…

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

October 15, 2025

October is American Archives Month, a national invitation from the Society of American Archivists to highlight the importance of archives,…

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

October 13, 2025

The new season of Wisconsin Life features an animated version of an essay written by Nancy Jorgensen, “Little Known Truths…

Producer Colin Crowley discusses the making of ‘Welcome Poets’

October 10, 2025

The PBS Wisconsin docuseries, Welcome Poets, examining the life and work of the 20th century Fort Atkinson writer, Lorine Niedecker, and…

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

September 30, 2025

This October on PBS Wisconsin, new dramas, mysteries and a fresh take on cooking hit the screen. Preview the new…

Alyssa Beno

As Airwaves Editor, I am proud to champion PBS Wisconsin – where my lifelong love of public media comes full circle. Raised on Arthur, Reading Rainbow and The Magic School Bus, I now turn to Lucy Worsley, Ken Burns and Rick Steves to keep exploring.

Andrew Carlson

Canoer of Madison lakes. Sipper of pinot noir. Singer of cringeworthy pop punk karaoke. Proud cat dad. When I'm not these things (although I'm never not proud of my cat), I'm engaging communities across the state through my role at PBS Wisconsin!

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. He's been working in public media since 2016. One time — for a story, promise — he rode a bike pulled by two dogs that ran the Iditarod.

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 gardening, baking, playing board games and watching movies.

Tawny Morrison

I'm a communications specialist who shares about the wonderful world of PBS Wisconsin Education and PBS KIDS. I love spending time with my family and I believe having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card.