History Archives - PBS Wisconsin

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18 With PBS Wisconsin

January 14, 2021

Every year since 1983, the United States has honored the Jan. 15 birthday of Civil Rights leader and Baptist minister…

New ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Season Begins Jan. 4!

January 4, 2021

PBS’ most-watched ongoing series, Antiques Roadshow, continues its quest to reveal our collective history through cherished treasures and personal stories…

Premiering Jan. 4: ‘Latino Wisconsin’ Examines Wisconsin’s Fastest-Growing Population

January 3, 2021

PBS Wisconsin invites you to examine the impact, influence and importance of Wisconsin’s Latino population with Latino Wisconsin, a new, hour-long…

New Series and Seasons Coming to PBS Wisconsin This January

December 29, 2020

A host of new programs are coming to PBS Wisconsin this month, including Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small, Miss…

‘American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder’ Explores Cultural Legacy of Wisconsin-born Author Dec. 29

December 22, 2020

American Masters: Laura Ingalls Wilder, premiering on PBS Wisconsin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, presents an unvarnished look at…

‘Museum Secrets’ Shares the Weird and Wonderful of Famous Exhibits Beginning Dec. 16

December 9, 2020

Museum Secrets, a five-part series premiering 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16 on PBS Wisconsin, travels to the world’s most famous…

Tune In: Holiday Programs on PBS Wisconsin

December 3, 2020

‘Tis the season of carols, choirs and craft markets. Enjoy it all and more this month on PBS Wisconsin with…

Sneak Peek! New Shows Coming to PBS Wisconsin in December

November 25, 2020

It wouldn’t be December without an abundance of holiday cheer on PBS Wisconsin. We’ve got all of that and more…

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.