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Celebrating 70 years of PBS Wisconsin

April 29, 2024

On May 3, 1954, PBS Wisconsin, then known as WHA-TV, broadcast on the air for the first time. This month,…

Remembering Ron Bornstein, a Wisconsin Public Media pioneer

February 29, 2024

PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) and Wisconsin Public Media are saddened by the loss of Ron Bornstein who passed…

PBS Wisconsin wins three Midwest Emmy Awards

November 14, 2023

PBS Wisconsin is pleased to have won three 2023 Midwest Emmy Awards. We are proud to share incredible stories of…

Former Wisconsin Public Media director Gene Purcell receives honors

July 29, 2022

The late Gene Purcell, who passed away after a traffic crash in 2021, was posthumously honored this past June with…

Nancy Zieman Inducted Into Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame

August 27, 2021

The late Nancy Zieman, host of the long-running PBS Wisconsin sewing series Sewing With Nancy, was inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcasters…

Explore local stories, Made in Wisconsin

August 25, 2021

It’s been a long year since March 2020 (What’s that? A year and a half?!) and many of us have stuck closer to home than…

Wisconsin Public Media Remembers Director Gene Purcell

August 2, 2021

Wisconsin Public Media (WPM) is saddened by the death of Gene Purcell, director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison division that…

PBS Wisconsin Wins Public Media Award for COVID-19 Content

February 8, 2021

PBS Wisconsin has been awarded a Public Media Award for excellence and breadth of COVID-19 content by the National Educational…

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 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.