WKYU-DT TV Guide & Broadcast Schedule
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American Masters
Celebrating the life and career of actor Dick Van Dyke on his 100th birthday; featuring never-before-seen footage, photos and home movies that detail his legacy in show business.
Story Pole
Chronicling Jason LaClair's journey from opioid addiction to becoming an acclaimed Coast Salish artist; the film also highlights LaClair's restoration of a story pole that was started by an elder in his community.
Independent Lens
As the title suggests, a series of documentaries resembles an independent film festival in its diversity of subject matter, from hula dancing to crossword mania as captured by a roster of edgy and creative filmmakers.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Nature
A look at the lives of elephant bulls in Mount Kilimanjaro and Amboseli, including their drive for dominance and the social bonds that form between males.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Democracy Now!
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Eliza and Pete remain at odds as they work on an embarrassing case together; Wayne struggles to turn his professional switch off while looking after Kalthi.
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece
Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantès, a young sailor, is imprisoned without trial at a grim island fortress; after years of captivity, he finally escapes and plans to take revenge on those who have wrongly accused him.
On Story
A look inside the creative process of writers, creators and filmmakers.
Tell Me More With Kelly Corrigan
Inventor Gitanjali Rao, TIME's 2020 Kid of the Year.
Carl the Collector
Carl and Nico argue over who gets Arugula as their magician's assistant; Sheldon tries to help Carl become a good listener.
Odd Squad
The Agents organize a party for villains; Agent Overhill is retiring from Odd Squad, but has one last villain to catch first.
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.
Alma's Way
Junior is jealous of the attention baby Gio gets so he starts acting like a baby; Alma's playing keeps little Lilly awake.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter; Lyla and Everett learn Double Dutch to become part of a neighborhood crew.
Odd Squad
The Agents organize a party for villains; Agent Overhill is retiring from Odd Squad, but has one last villain to catch first.
Sesame Street
Cookie Monster tries to bake a new cookie for Elmo; Abby and Grover solve a puzzle of their own.
Weather Hunters
Corky is selected to make a presentation at school during a science day celebration, but humidity jeopardizes her project.
Sesame Street
Abby, Big Bird and Cookie Monster play against Gabrielle, Zoe and Elmo in I Wonder If We Can Use This, a game where they figure out if items can be used for something.
Alma's Way
Junior is jealous of the attention baby Gio gets so he starts acting like a baby; Alma's playing keeps little Lilly awake.
Elinor Wonders Why
The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Señor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.
Arthur
Buster wants to go to outer space; George is determined to walk from Crown City to Elwood City to raise money for charity.
Wild Kratts
The gang travels deep into Uganda's tropical forests to uncover the true nature of the chimpanzee; Chris encounters a baby chimp who shows him what it means to be one of these great apes.
Molly of Denali
Tooey's brothers won't stop using Tooey's stuff! To keep track of who owns what, Tooey labels everything he can; Vera's Lola Miranda is coming back to Qyah on a visit from the Philippines! Vera wants to surprise her with a special song!
Kevin Belton's New Orleans Celebrations
Chef Kevin Belton's new cooking series -- inspired by the vibrant festivals of New Orleans and its surrounding region -- showcases the unique food and multicultural heritage of the city. In his courtyard kitchen at WYES-TV studios, Belton prepares some of the best food booth favorites unique to the Big Easy, including breakfast jambalaya, a shrimp and crab burger, fried oyster po'boy sandwiches an
Outside: Beyond the Lens
An age-old practice of knitting lace by Benedictine nuns; cooking a sacred dish by locals on Pakleni Islands.
The Best of the Joy of Painting
A West Coast seascape on black canvas.
Kevin Belton's Cookin' Louisiana
Chef Kevin Belton explores the food traditions of Louisiana cuisine.
Sesame Street
Cookie Monster tries to bake a new cookie for Elmo; Abby and Grover solve a puzzle of their own.
Work It Out Wombats!
Wombats look for unicorns on the moon; Louisa commands the moon to change its shape.
Arthur
Buster wants to go to outer space; George is determined to walk from Crown City to Elwood City to raise money for charity.
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
The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Señor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.
Odd Squad
The Agents organize a party for villains; Agent Overhill is retiring from Odd Squad, but has one last villain to catch first.
DW News
Presenting a round-up of the most recent news and developments from across the world.
BBC News America
Live news program produced out of BBC's Washington, D.C. bureau; host Sumi Somaskanda.
MotorWeek
The RAM 1500 TRX SRT pickup; the Audi A6 sedan.
Ask This Old House
Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders; repairing a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Educator Henry Louis Gates Jr. has hosted several PBS series that examine U.S. history. In "Finding Your Roots," the Harvard professor continues his quest to "get into the DNA of American culture." In each episode, celebrities view ancestral histories, sometimes learn of connections to famous/infamous people, discover secrets, and share the emotional experience with viewers. Analyzing genetic code
The Count of Monte Cristo on Masterpiece
Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantès, a young sailor, is imprisoned without trial at a grim island fortress; after years of captivity, he finally escapes and plans to take revenge on those who have wrongly accused him.
RFDS: Royal Flying Doctor Service
Eliza and Pete remain at odds as they work on an embarrassing case together; Wayne struggles to turn his professional switch off while looking after Kalthi.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Astrid
Raphaelle finds herself in hot water after she is connected to a murder.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Democracy Now!
An independent news program features international journalists, grassroots leaders, independent analysts, as well as ordinary people directly affected by world events and U.S. policy.
Market to Market
Social, political and economic trends of American agriculture.
America's Heartland
An Oklahoma farmer develops ways to meet sesame seed demand worldwide; uses for pulse crops; California nuns produce unique olive oil.
Song of the Mountains
Singer-songwriter and storyteller Michael Reno Harrell; Americana-country-bluegrass duo Darin & Brooke Aldridge.
Woodsongs
Singer Lance Cowan; musician Rob McNurlin; yodeler Phoebe White.
Alma's Way
Inspired by Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Alma tries to help her friends determine what's fair; Justice Sotomayor encourages Alma to be an umpire at a kickball game.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Mom teaches Daniel how to use words to express his feelings; Katerina gets upset playing train at school.
Sesame Street
On a hot day, Abby creates a snowman to keep her and Elmo cool; when they return from finding decorations, their snowman has vanished.
Molly of Denali
Molly makes Grandpa Nat's secret nivagi recipe for the Qyah Ice Cream Competition; Molly helps Nina and Dr. Antigone band baby cranes.
Arthur
Buster wants to go to outer space; George is determined to walk from Crown City to Elwood City to raise money for charity.
Lyla in the Loop
Luke plays doctor with Stu as a nurse and Lyla pretends to be different patients; Lyla, Everett, Luke and Stu build an elaborate track to get a tennis ball down to the lobby.
Wild Kratts
While kayaking in Australia, Martin and Chris see a platypus mother with her eggs.
Elinor Wonders Why
The kids make their own instruments so they can participate in Señor Tapir's concert; when Elinor's dad falls asleep during a campout, the kids use flashlights to communicate to each other.
Curious Crew
The aerodynamics behind paper airplanes, including boomerangs, gliders, darts and nose-divers; designing a paper plane launch system; airline pilot Emily Coaker.
Odd Squad
The members of Soundcheck go missing; all of Odd Squad gets a case of the jinx.
Market to Market
Social, political and economic trends of American agriculture.
The Dooky Chase Kitchen: Leah's Legacy
Showcasing the Treme restaurant, where chef Leah Chase became known as the "Queen of Creole Cuisine," featuring younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah's 2019 death.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle
Sheri Castle offers favorite recipes from her kitchen and the stories behind featured ingredients.
Wild Nevada
The Calico Tanks Trail at Red Rock Canyon; Willow Springs pictographs; the Old Spanish Trail and past historic locations.
Louisiana Coastal Cooking
A leader in sustainable fishing practices; a crawfish cooking session in St. James Parish; shrimp boil; jumbo shrimp with coconut and greens; crawfish bisque.
Facing Waves
Ken Whiting and other top athletes demonstrate spectacular paddling during kayaking adventures in stunning locations around the world, featuring paddling, sea kayaking, canoeing, whitewater paddling and stand up paddling.
This Old House
Kevin demos a wall in the primary bedroom; framing an exterior wall to tie old and new spaces together; reviewing shared plumbing for the ADU; burying a new 400-amp service to feed both homes.
Ask This Old House
Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders; repairing a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture.
Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South
Eight different kinds of soil to use for raised beds and which ones work and which ones don't; pre-emergent herbicides.
Garden Smart
A historic home with a diverse plant selection in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
Outside: Beyond the Lens
An age-old practice of knitting lace by Benedictine nuns; cooking a sacred dish by locals on Pakleni Islands.
Untamed
How sustainable land management leads to a more diverse and healthier environment, securing a better future for wildlife and people.
Woodsmith Shop
A sideboard that has big style without taking up a lot of space, featuring solid wood case construction, making doors and drawers and shaping the legs with a band saw and hand tools.
MotorWeek
Road testing the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker; a review of the revived Honda Prelude.
Classic Gospel
An old-fashioned convention-styled gospel sing-along captures messages of joy, encouragement and faith; songs include "Jesus, Hold My Hand," "Lord, Lead Me On," "Where No One Stands Alone" and "He's a Personal Savior.".
View Finders
Sailing the British Virgin Islands, exploring vibrant marine life, pristine beaches and local culture.
Journeys in Japan
This travel series from Japan International Broadcasting provides a look at the many unique places to visit in Japan. English-speaking visitors explore Japan's cultural and historical sites, meet with locals and offer travel insights for destinations that are off the beaten path. Episodes feature the Yatsugatake Mountains; Tomonoura in Hiroshima Prefecture; Mihonoseki, on the eastern cape of the S
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WKYU-DT is a public television station broadcasting to viewers seeking educational, cultural, and local interest programming. This WKYU-DT TV guide serves as a central resource for viewers looking to navigate the station's daily broadcast schedule, find upcoming show times, and explore available programs. Whether you are checking what is airing today or planning your viewing for tonight, understanding the schedule structure helps you stay connected to your favorite broadcasts.
About WKYU-DT
WKYU-DT operates as a non-commercial educational television station. Licensed to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and operated by Western Kentucky University, the channel primarily serves southern and central Kentucky along with parts of northern Tennessee. As a PBS member station, WKYU-DT offers a mix of nationally distributed public broadcasting content alongside locally produced programs that focus on regional news, community affairs, high school sports, and local culture.
The channel delivers high-definition digital broadcasts over the air, as well as through various regional cable and satellite providers. Its programming focus centers on lifelong learning, public affairs, storytelling, and accessible educational media for audiences of all ages.
WKYU-DT TV Guide: Today, Tonight, and Upcoming Schedules
Navigating the WKYU-DT TV guide allows viewers to browse programs organized chronologically throughout the broadcasting day. Public television schedules are structured to accommodate diverse audience needs across different time blocks:
- Morning and Daytime: Broadcast hours during the day are typically dedicated to educational children's programming, instructional content, and instructional series designed for early childhood and school-age learning.
- Late Afternoon and Early Evening: As the day transitions, the schedule shifts toward news magazines, public affairs programs, how-to series, and documentaries.
- Primetime (Tonight): Evening lineups generally feature flagship public broadcasting content, including in-depth news programs, historical documentaries, arts performances, science series, and British drama imports.
- Late Night and Overnight: Late-night hours often feature encore presentations of primetime programming, overnight public service content, or secondary public television feeds.
Because broadcast times can vary based on live events, special pledge drives, or schedule shifts, viewers should consult updated daily listings to verify precise air times for specific dates.
Using WKYU-DT TV Listings to Plan Your Viewing
Modern TV listings provide key details beyond just program titles and start times. When checking the schedule for WKYU-DT, listings typically include:
- Episode Titles and Descriptions: Short summaries detailing the specific episode airing during a time slot.
- Broadcast Duration: Clear start and end times to help viewers plan their daily schedules.
- Rating and Age Appropriateness: Content advisories to inform parents and guardians about suitable viewing.
- Repeat and Premiere Indicators: Labels identifying whether an episode is a new premiere or an encore broadcast.
Reviewing detailed listings ensures you do not miss scheduled broadcasts, series premieres, or special programming events.
Programming Categories on WKYU-DT
WKYU-DT offers a broad variety of programming categories tailored to community interests and educational goals:
- Children's Educational Programming: Shows designed to support early literacy, mathematics, science, and social-emotional development.
- News and Public Affairs: National news broadcasts alongside local public affairs reporting covering regional issues and university initiatives.
- Documentaries and History: In-depth investigative reports, natural history series, and historical retrospectives.
- Arts, Culture, and Performance: Musical performances, theatrical broadcasts, and cultural showcases.
- Lifestyle and How-To: Cooking, gardening, home improvement, and travel series designed to inform and inspire.
Featured Programs and Shows
While exact broadcast dates vary throughout the television season, WKYU-DT airs a mixture of nationally recognized PBS programs and locally produced series:
- Mainstreet: A long-running local magazine program showcasing the people, places, and history of the region.
- PBS NewsHour: Daily national and international news coverage providing balanced reporting and analysis.
- NOVA: Premier science series exploring space, earth science, technology, and natural phenomena.
- Nature: Documentaries focusing on wildlife, ecosystems, and natural habitats around the globe.
- Antiques Roadshow: Comprehensive appraisals of art, antiques, and historical collectibles.
- Masterpiece: Classic and contemporary drama adaptations, mysteries, and series.
How to Use the WKYU-DT TV Schedule Effectively
To make the most of the TV guide when searching for shows on WKYU-DT, follow these practical steps:
- Confirm Your Local Time Zone: Ensure the schedule you are viewing corresponds to Eastern or Central time, depending on your precise location relative to the broadcast origin. WKYU-DT operates in the Central Time Zone.
- Select the Relevant Date: Use schedule navigation tools to switch between today's listings, tonight's lineup, and upcoming dates.
- Search by Category or Genre: Filter listings by news, drama, or children's shows if you are looking for specific types of content.
- Check Subchannel Listings: WKYU operates multiple digital subchannels (such as WKYU-DT1 main PBS, Create TV, or World Channel). Confirm which specific digital channel carries the program you plan to watch.
Viewing Information and Channel Availability
Viewers within the WKYU-DT coverage area can access broadcasts through several standard transmission methods:
- Over-the-Air (OTA) Antenna: Available free to viewers with a digital television antenna tuned to virtual channel 24 in the Bowling Green market area.
- Cable TV: Carried on regional cable channel lineups across southern Kentucky and northern Tennessee. Channel positions vary by cable provider.
- Satellite Services: Available on major satellite platforms within the designated local broadcast market.
- Digital Streaming: Select programs and live feeds are accessible via station apps, public television online portals, and streaming media devices where rights permit.
Regional Schedule and Time Zone Considerations
WKYU-DT broadcasts from the Central Time Zone (CT). Viewers receiving the signal in neighboring areas operating on Eastern Time (ET) should adjust program times accordingly by adding one hour to the listed broadcast time. Additionally, cable and satellite system guides automatically display show times matching your receiver's local clock setting, whereas printed or online static guides may default to Central Time.
Understanding Program Schedule Changes
While station schedules are planned in advance, adjustments can occasionally occur due to:
- Special news coverage or emergency public notices.
- Live broadcasts, such as university events or local athletic coverage.
- Public television pledge events, which may extend program durations with special breaks.
Checking the schedule regularly helps viewers stay informed of any last-minute adjustments to upcoming broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WKYU-DT?
WKYU-DT is a public television station licensed to Bowling Green, Kentucky, operated by Western Kentucky University, and affiliated with PBS.
Where can I find the WKYU-DT TV schedule?
You can find the WKYU-DT TV schedule by accessing online TV listings, local channel guides on your cable or satellite receiver, or the station's official broadcast schedule guides.
What programs air on WKYU-DT tonight?
Tonight's programming on WKYU-DT typically includes news programs like PBS NewsHour followed by primetime documentaries, dramas, or local public affairs shows. Specific titles depend on the day's current broadcast schedule.
Does WKYU-DT broadcast in high definition?
Yes, WKYU-DT delivers high-definition digital signals over the air and through participating cable, satellite, and digital video providers.
What time zone does WKYU-DT follow?
WKYU-DT operates in the Central Time Zone (CT). Viewers in Eastern Time areas should adjust scheduled show times by adding one hour.
Are WKYU-DT schedules the same every week?
While main program blocks remain relatively consistent week-to-week, individual episode titles, specials, and documentary broadcasts change regularly.