WHLA-DT TV Guide and Broadcast Schedule
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Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Ages of Ice
Scientists explore glaciers, oceans and frozen frontiers to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.
Gods of Tennis
Cold War suspicions surround Martina Navratilova as she dominates Wimbledon but struggles to be as adored as her rival Chris Evert.
American Experience
Exploring the cultural movement that aided disco's rise and the backlash that tried to destroy it.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Big Cats 24/7
The team witnesses a baby boom in the Delta; lioness Matho protects her cubs while the leopard Xudum reveals her newborns as danger looms nearby.
NOVA
An exclusive journey into a cave that houses well-preserved Stone Age art of lions and mammoths, and how scientists are unlocking the secrets of these masterpieces of early human creativity.
Ages of Ice
Scientists explore glaciers, oceans and frozen frontiers to discover hidden worlds and clues to life beyond Earth.
University Place
Mark Krause, Chief Environmental Officer at Windy Drumlins, offers suggestions for living a sustainable lifestyle.
Arthur
Buster heads off to summer camp; Arthur is jealous of Buster's magic tricks.
Odd Squad
Agents compete in Olympic-style games, with the winner being named Ms. O for the day.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris try to rescue a foal who is separated from his mother by a rogue wave.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Luke, Lyla and Everett test vacuums; Lyla makes cookies using substituted ingredients.
Carl the Collector
Carl and Sheldon are on a thank-you mission; Carl shows his friends the right way to play with pet rocks.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
King Friday makes Daniel king for the day, and he learns that the most important part of the job is to be kind to his neighbors.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay learn how to sort items; Phoebe and Jay learn how to make food labels, so everyone can participate in the potluck.
Sesame Street
Grover tries to cheer up Elmo, who is feeling sad after his dad leaves for a work trip.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Wombats use a 3D printer to save Cake Day when Mr. E's cake table collapses; the Wombats create a pretend vacation to cheer up Buckley.
Donkey Hodie
Duck enjoys "me time" at the beach; the pals like different things at Donkey's sleepover.
Rosie's Rules
When Rosie and Javi find out Tia's bringing home a dragon, they anxiously prepare for its arrival; Rosie finds a lucky charm in her backyard, but soon her luck starts to change.
Elinor Wonders Why
After a disagreement, Olive and Ari learn about how nature works, which helps them resolve their issue; the kids learn about meadows.
Alma's Way
Alma tells all her friends that Howard is moving; Alma wonders if she should buy new materials for her recycled art project.
Molly of Denali
Molly finds a newt in her boot while exploring Wizard Island; Molly tries to return a rock to its rightful place.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together; Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.
This Old House
Tommy and Kevin start to lay subfloor in the dining room; Charlie explains drilling granite for the new garage and driveway; Kevin tours Cape Ann then joins Tommy to move an interior doorway.
Cook's Country
Chocolate babka; the history of babka; espresso powder; fail-proof chocolate fudge.
Human Footprint
With invasive species reshaping the world's ecosystems, Shane wrestles a python, hunts Hawaiian pigs and gets sucker-punched by a carp as he considers how the human species is able to decide what belongs.
Human Footprint
Exploring the global impact of humans, from Yellowstone to Mozambique.
Odd Squad
Agents compete in Olympic-style games, with the winner being named Ms. O for the day.
Arthur
Buster heads off to summer camp; Arthur is jealous of Buster's magic tricks.
Wild Kratts
Martin and Chris try to rescue a foal who is separated from his mother by a rogue wave.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Wisconsin Life
Host Angela Fitzgerald visits the Kickapoo Valley Reserve in the heart of the Driftless Area to learn about dark sky conservation work. The 8,000-acre reserve offers learning opportunities about the land, flood management and diverse ecosystems found there.
John McGivern's Main Streets
Highlights include Norbertine College, Luna Coffee, Fox Locks system and Seroogy's Chocolates.
Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Investigators
Shakespeare and Hathaway are forced to reunite as they take on the case of a doomed couple.
Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Investigators
Frank, Lu and Sebastian go undercover at a remote team building center to root out a corporate spy trying to steal the details of an important new contract.
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Ray creates Lord of the Rings Tours, geared toward non-English speaking tourists, but shortly thereafter, his wife Debbie is found dead under a giant foam spider.
The Healing
When a young physician slides into alcoholism following his wife's death, God provides an ironic way out.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Wisconsin Life
Host Angela Fitzgerald visits the Kickapoo Valley Reserve in the heart of the Driftless Area to learn about dark sky conservation work. The 8,000-acre reserve offers learning opportunities about the land, flood management and diverse ecosystems found there.
John McGivern's Main Streets
Highlights include Norbertine College, Luna Coffee, Fox Locks system and Seroogy's Chocolates.
Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Investigators
Shakespeare and Hathaway are forced to reunite as they take on the case of a doomed couple.
Shakespeare and Hathaway -- Private Investigators
Frank, Lu and Sebastian go undercover at a remote team building center to root out a corporate spy trying to steal the details of an important new contract.
The Brokenwood Mysteries
Ray creates Lord of the Rings Tours, geared toward non-English speaking tourists, but shortly thereafter, his wife Debbie is found dead under a giant foam spider.
Arthur
Muffy helps Francine deal with the death of her Bubbe; Arthur and Buster try to make the family vacation more exciting.
Odd Squad
Olympia and Otis must go through vigorous training to travel to Potatoland; Ms O takes Otis to get a new jacket when his jacket starts to fall apart.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin discover the abilities of the blue heron.
Weather Hunters
It's an exciting day for Lily and her family when they move into their new house.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett play basketball against their moms; Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Carl the Collector
Carl can't wait for the ice cream festival; Carl is upset that he has to wear a cast on his broken wrist.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
On the way to the post office, Dad tells Daniel he can't play at the park, and that makes Daniel mad; when Miss Elaina spills red paint on Daniel's project, he gets mad at his friend.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay accidentally get paint on the mail and have to decode addresses; Phoebe and Jay find their parents' box of memories.
Sesame Street
Rudy feels angry when Abby asks him to share his toys, so his friends make a movie to show that sharing can be fun.
Work It Out Wombats!
Wombats unstick a stuck train; the group goes to Bellyflop Lake.
Donkey Hodie
Duck Duck builds a book swap box but has trouble giving away her books; the pals throw a party for their Tater Buddy dolls.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie and Papa switch roles for the day, but it's trickier than they thought; Rosie tries to make a family tree for Valentine's Day.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is intrigued when she and her friends find a plant that has grown in a zigzag; Elinor loves her butterfly suit, but how is she supposed to drink when her arms are now wings?
Alma's Way
Alma wants to hang out with Eddie's friends, but doesn't like it when she starts to feel like a little kid; Junior becomes everyone's pretend little brother.
Molly of Denali
Molly makes a new friend, who teaches her a new dance; Molly makes a video to show off Qyah-style snowboarding.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries; Xavier learns that it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.
This Old House
Tommy and Charlie create a cathedral ceiling; Mark breaks through the foundation to make space for mechanicals; Kevin learns about sun tunnels, and Richard creates a plan for cooling.
Cook's Country
Transylvania goulash; heirloom beans; shredded Swiss chard salad; escarole; beans and greens.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Experiencing the melding of cultures and cross-border collaborations with the fronterizos or borderlanders of the golden coast at the California part of the US-Mexico border.
La Frontera With Pati Jinich
Traveling along both sides of the Arizona-Sonora border hunting for an ancient chili, visiting a ghost town and dropping water for migrants.
Odd Squad
Olympia and Otis must go through vigorous training to travel to Potatoland; Ms O takes Otis to get a new jacket when his jacket starts to fall apart.
Arthur
Muffy helps Francine deal with the death of her Bubbe; Arthur and Buster try to make the family vacation more exciting.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin discover the abilities of the blue heron.
BBC World News America
A detailed look into news stories from around the world from the BBC news desk in Washington, D.C.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Washington Week With The Atlantic
A panel of journalists provides reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the United States capital.
WHLA-DT is a public television station based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, serving as a member station of PBS Wisconsin (part of the PBS network). This WHLA-DT TV guide provides viewers with essential broadcast schedule details, helping you navigate daily programming, track upcoming public television shows, and check scheduled broadcast times across the region.
About WHLA-DT
WHLA-DT operates as part of the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board (ECB) and the University of Wisconsin System, broadcasting public educational, informational, and entertainment content to communities across western Wisconsin and adjacent areas. As a PBS member station, WHLA-DT transmits standard high-definition PBS national programming alongside state-focused Wisconsin Public Television broadcasts, local civic coverage, and educational features.
WHLA-DT TV Guide for Daily Programming
The WHLA-DT TV guide helps viewers quickly locate daily and weekly broadcast schedules. Public broadcasting formats typically feature structured time blocks organized by audience and content type:
- |Morning & Early Afternoon: Educational children's series, instructional television, and early childhood programming.
- |Late Afternoon & Early Evening: How-to shows, news programs, lifestyle series, and public affairs.
- |Prime Time: National PBS flagship series, documentaries, drama, fine arts performances, and local Wisconsin interest specials.
Because broadcast line-ups adapt for pledge drives, breaking news events, and special coverage, checking the TV guide prior to viewing ensures you have the correct scheduled time for your area.
Navigating WHLA-DT TV Listings
Using WHLA-DT TV listings allows viewers to plan their viewing schedule effectively. Digital listings break down programs by time slot, channel subchannel, and episode descriptions.
When reviewing the TV listings for WHLA-DT, keep the following details in mind:
- Subchannel Options: WHLA-DT carries multiple digital subchannels, which may include the main PBS Wisconsin HD channel, PBS KIDS, Create TV, or Wisconsin Channel / PBS Wisconsin World content.
- Time Zone: WHLA-DT broadcasts in the Central Time Zone (CT). Ensure your local guide converts broadcast times if you are viewing near time-zone boundaries.
- Episode Guides: Individual program listings detail whether an episode is a new premiere, a broadcast repeat, or part of a multi-part documentary series.
WHLA-DT Programming Categories
WHLA-DT provides a varied range of public broadcasting genres aimed at serving diverse community interests. Key programming blocks include:
- Children's & Educational: Curriculum-based children's series designed to foster early literacy, math, and scientific curiosity.
- News & Public Affairs: In-depth state news coverage, local civic discussions, national analysis, and international news reports.
- Documentaries & History: Historical retrospectives, nature documentaries, scientific explorations, and cultural studies.
- Arts & Culture: Musical performances, theater broadcasts, cooking shows, woodworking, and travel features.
How to Use the WHLA-DT Schedule
Finding a show on WHLA-DT requires just a few basic steps:
- Confirm the current date and time zone (Central Time).
- Select the specific WHLA-DT channel or digital subchannel you intend to watch.
- Scroll through the chronological time slots to identify your program.
- Read the episode brief in the TV listings to verify episode details and runtime.
- Check back regularly for updates, as public television schedules may adjust during special broadcast events.
Regional and Time-Zone Details
WHLA-DT primarily broadcasts from La Crosse, Wisconsin, operating under Central Time (CT). Coverage areas include La Crosse, Trempealeau, Vernon, and surrounding counties in western Wisconsin, as well as parts of eastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa. Depending on your over-the-air antenna direction, cable carrier, or satellite service provider, channel numbers and subchannel availability may vary. Always verify local broadcast settings through your specific provider's channel map.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WHLA-DT?
WHLA-DT is a PBS member television station licensed to La Crosse, Wisconsin. It is operated as part of PBS Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Educational Communications Board.
Where can I find the WHLA-DT TV guide?
You can consult digital TV listings online, use local electronic program guides (EPG) built into your television or cable box, or access the official PBS Wisconsin schedule portal.
What programs air on WHLA-DT tonight?
Evening programming on WHLA-DT typically features news coverage, PBS prime-time documentaries, drama series, and local public affairs programming. Check current TV listings for specific episode titles and exact broadcast times.
Does WHLA-DT broadcast in High Definition?
Yes, WHLA-DT broadcasts its main public television signal in high definition over digital channel 31 (virtual channel 31.1).
Are program times on WHLA-DT subject to change?
Yes. Special events, live news broadcasts, and station fundraising campaigns can alter standard program schedules. Viewers should consult current listings for real-time schedule verification.