The Latest Articles from PBS Wisconsin

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Friends of WPT Board: Meet Masood Akhtar

Elected to the Board of the Friends of Wisconsin Public Television just a few months ago, Masood Akhtar, of Middleton,...

Wed, Jul 10, 2019

Meet Molly of Denali!

The newest PBS Kids star debuts Monday, July 15 – and she’s already breaking new ground. Molly of Denali follows the adventures...

Fri, Jun 21, 2019

What We Watch: Mouna Algahaithi

Mouna Algahaithi, WPT’s new education engagement specialist, started at the station as an education and community engagement intern in May...

Thu, Jun 6, 2019

What We Watch: Deb Piper

Deb Piper, producer and manager of remote production, has worked in public broadcasting for 30 years – almost all of...

Wed, Apr 24, 2019

What We Watch: Holly De Ruyter, WPT History Producer

History producer Holly De Ruyter is the producer of a documentary about UW Varsity Band director Prof. Mike Leckrone that...

Mon, Mar 18, 2019

Get growing with WPT!

The snow is melting after a snowy Wisconsin winter, and we know you’ve been itching to dig! For years, Wisconsin...

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club-Q&A With Holly De Ruyter

Old Fashioned: The Story of the Wisconsin Supper Club is a documentary premiering 8 p.m. Thursday, March 14 on Wisconsin Public...

Wed, Feb 20, 2019

Brother Wolf: Q&A with Jeremy St. Arnold

Ma’iingan: Brother Wolf premieres 7 p.m. Monday, March 4. In this new documentary, Jeremy St. Arnold, a wildlife biologist for the...

Tue, Feb 19, 2019

WPT Education Helps Students Explore the Life of Joe Bee Xiong

A new student-focused resource created to expand the Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Eau Claire program explores the life of Joe Bee...

Tue, Jan 22, 2019

What We Watch: Garden expert Melinda Myers

It might feel like the doldrums of winter, but spring is just around the corner. Wisconsin Public Television’s Garden &...

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

WPT Year in Review: 2018

What a year! We had new programs, new forms of community engagement, new places to go and – above all...

Mon, Dec 17, 2018

Hmong Food in Wisconsin

As we continue to celebrate the many food traditions that have developed throughout our state, we recognize the stories of...

Wed, Dec 12, 2018

WPT and the UW-Madison announce the Timothy William Trout Education Innovation Lab

Gift of $2.1 Million from Dr. Monroe and Sandra Trout creates partnership among Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, Morgridge Institute for...

Thu, Nov 1, 2018

WPT Passport offers more exciting viewing options

Looking to expand your public television viewing opportunities? Wish you could re-watch episodes from past seasons of Downton Abbey or...

Wed, Oct 17, 2018

WPT Education’s Capitol Game Gets Top Score

This October, WPT Education was excited to introduce Jo Wilder and the Capitol Case, a free online video game set...

Mon, Sep 3, 2018

Week 9 Patisserie Recap: The 2018 Great Wisconsin Baking Challenge

Ça va, mes amis? Here we are in the semifinal week, and as much as Mel, Sue and your humble...

Tue, Aug 7, 2018

Week 7 Sweet Dough Recap: The 2018 Great Wisconsin Baking Challenge

Oh my,  Wisconsin Bakers! We sure do love your sweet, Sweet Buns!   The Tent tackled “sweet dough” during Week...

Fri, Aug 3, 2018

Local cooks rise to the Create Cooking Challenge

Creative cooking shows – from unique international flavors to  comforting favorites – have long been a key part of the...

Tue, Jul 24, 2018

Week 5 Pies Recap: The 2018 Great Wisconsin Baking Challenge

All eyes were on PIES this week in Paul and Mary’s tent, and our glorious Wisconsin bakers came through with...

Fri, Jul 20, 2018

The Great American Read: Author Lesley Kagen shares her picks

As we read, debate and vote on the books of The Great American Read, we’ve had the delightful opportunity to discuss...