Wisconsin Hometown Stories Archives

‘Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Youth Media’ project amplifies voices of high school documentarians

March 22, 2023

The newest installment in PBS Wisconsin’s ongoing local history project, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Appleton premieres at 8 p.m. Monday, April…

‘Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Appleton’ premieres April 24 – read a Q&A!

March 16, 2023

The newest installment in PBS Wisconsin’s ongoing local history project, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Appleton tells the story of a city…

Watch or Stream ‘Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point’ Beginning Oct. 25

October 21, 2021

The newest installment in PBS Wisconsin’s ongoing local history project, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point tells the story of a…

Look Behind the Scenes of New Documentary ‘Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point’

October 19, 2021

PBS Wisconsin’s ongoing local history project aims to tell the story of Wisconsin one town at a time. The newest…

Q&A: ‘Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point’ Documentary Producer, Holly De Ruyter

September 30, 2021

The newest installment in PBS Wisconsin’s ongoing local history project, Wisconsin Hometown Stories: Stevens Point tells the story of a…

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…

Travel the State With Wisconsin Hometown Stories

November 17, 2020

Venture around Wisconsin from the comfort of your living room with Wisconsin Hometown Stories! Each story is a celebration of…

Harvest Time With PBS Wisconsin

September 24, 2020

The leaves are changing and combines are harvesting crops, which means fall is upon us! Apple picking, pumpkin gathering, cranberry…

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

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!

Erik Ernst

I'm the promotion manager at PBS Wisconsin. 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.

Inga Witscher

Inga Witscher is a passionate Wisconsin dairy farmer, cheesemaker and host of PBS Wisconsin’s Around the Farm Table.

Luke Zahm

Luke Zahm is a James Beard-nominated chef and owner of The Driftless Cafe in Viroqua, Wisconsin. He shares his passion for discovering the stories behind the food we eat as host of Wisconsin Foodie.

Marci Glaus

I am the education communications manager for PBS Wisconsin Education. When I am not raving about our outstanding education resources, you can find me dancing, reading, playing, and exploring with my two young children while trying to stay awake past nine o’clock.

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.

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 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 [email protected]

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.