PBS Newshour Archives - PBS Wisconsin

Asking good questions and telling powerful stories: A Q&A with Student Reporting Labs partners

January 14, 2022

Co-authored with Kim Leadholm Julie Tiedens is in the business of telling good stories and developing informed citizens. As a…

Check Out PBS Wisconsin’s Top Streaming Programs of 2020

December 30, 2020

As 2020 draws to a close, we reflect on PBS Wisconsin viewers’ top streaming programs for the year, including both…

Remembering Stephen Hawking

March 14, 2018

Stephen Hawking, who passed away last night at the age of 76, had a long connection with public television –…

Meet the MacArthur Winners – on WPT and WPR

September 23, 2016

As we learned the names of the new MacArthur Fellows yesterday – winners of the so-called “genius grants” – we…

Tony Danza Knows PBS NewsHour

March 7, 2014

A PBS NewsHour reporter and a television sitcom star meet in a hallway… Yep, that sounds like the start of…

28 Years Later: The Challenger Disaster

January 28, 2014

“The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives. We will never…

The PBS NewsHour Meets The Daily Show

January 23, 2014

“We totally missed twerking. We didn’t cover Miley Cyrus nearly enough… And we might get an award for that.” If…

Stay Classy, North Dakota: Ron Burgundy is Here

December 2, 2013

If your Thanksgiving holiday travel took you to North Dakota – specifically the Bismarck or Minot area – then you…

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, podcaster 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.