History Archives - PBS Wisconsin

May Programs Honor Asian Pacific Americans

April 28, 2021

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with these programs highlighting the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific…

PBS Wisconsin Programs Celebrate Hmong Culture in Wisconsin

April 7, 2021

In honor of April as Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin, PBS Wisconsin invites you to celebrate the vibrant, resilient and…

Preview the New Series and Seasons Coming to PBS Wisconsin in April

March 30, 2021

PBS Wisconsin welcomes April with a full month of new programs and seasons. Along with World War II programming, Escape…

Celebrate Earth Day All Month Long With PBS Wisconsin’s On-Air Programs

March 30, 2021

In the lead-up to Earth Day on April 22, PBS Wisconsin honors the historic and present-day efforts to preserve and…

New PBS Wisconsin Education Resource Explores Life of Fly Fishing Entrepreneur Carrie Frost

March 23, 2021

PBS Wisconsin Education released a new Wisconsin Biographies story titled, Carrie Frost: Fly Fishing Boss. Wisconsin Biographies is a collection…

Discover WWII History on Sunday Nights in April

March 22, 2021

Tune in to PBS Wisconsin on Sunday nights beginning April 4 for a three-hour lineup of World War II programs….

‘Hemingway’ Premieres April 5 on PBS Wisconsin

March 22, 2021

Ernest Hemingway, considered one of the greatest American writers and among the first to live and work at the connection…

Check Out March’s New Programs on PBS Wisconsin!

March 1, 2021

Music legends, centuries-old craftsmanship and an “aging empathy suit” are just a few highlights of the new programs coming to…

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.

Becky Marburger

I am a publicist at PBS Wisconsin and was formerly an education producer at the station. Much of my time outside of work is spent farming with my husband and keeping up with our children.

Carol Griskavich

I'm the Community Education Specialist at PBS Wisconsin, which means I use your input to create the community events that get your Wisconsin neighbors engaged. I stay out of trouble by doing improv comedy, cooking perfectly edible meals, and accepting compliments on my glasses that people continuously think are new. I actually got them a year ago, but thanks for noticing! Have a thought? Let me know: carol.griskavich@pbswisconsin.org

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at Wisconsin Public Television. When I'm not letting people know about all of the awesome work the station is doing around the state, you'll find me planning my family's next trip to somewhere fun, warm and likely connected to a Disney Park.

Ian Lewitz

I'm a PBS Wisconsin publicist and former production assistant for the Wisconsin Life project. I enjoy exploring Wisconsin's many lakes and spending the summer months camping around the state.

Jessie Nixon

I am an Education Engagement Specialist at PBS Wisconsin Education. When I’m not facilitating professional development experiences for educators around the state, I am out enjoying our state’s wonderful trail systems. Hope to see you on the trail!

Pete Schwaba

Pete Schwaba is a stand-up comedian, writer, director and host of "Director's Cut" on PBS Wisconsin. His writing and directing credits include “A Guy Thing” and “The Godfather of Green Bay.” Pete’s TV writing credits include “Are you Smarter than a 5th Grader?” as Jeff Foxworthy’s writer/producer and the sports comedy show “Sports Soup.” Pete is married with two children and splits time between Los Angeles and the Midwest.

Sigrid Peterson

I'm the online content editor 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. I'd love to hear your ideas! Email me at sigrid.peterson@pbswisconsin.org.