WHVL-LD


WHVL-LD, virtual channel 29, is a low-powered MyNetworkTV-affiliated television station licensed to State College, Pennsylvania, United States. The station is owned by Channel Communications. WHVL-LD's transmitter is located atop Rattlesnake Mountain in Rush Township. The station is available on cable throughout the Johnstown–Altoona–State College market.

Digital channels

The station's digital signal is multiplexed:
ChannelVideoAspectPSIP Short NameProgramming
29.1720pWHVL-HDMain WHVL-LD programming / MyNetworkTV
29.2480iBUZZRBuzzr
29.3480iNewsNet

Programming

Local programming

WHVL was launched on August 31, 2007, with live coverage of the Penn State "Football Eve" pep rally.
With its commitment to local issues and events, WHVL broadcasts many locally produced programs including:
The station occasionally presents special programs covering topics of local interest. On October 16, 2008, WHVL broadcast a live debate featuring 5th Congressional District candidates. It broadcast the Penn State vs. Lock Haven wrestling match on February 23, 2008.
The station broadcasts local programming produced by others including Pit Pass with co-hosts Ron Fox and Jan Miller, a show covering auto racing in Pennsylvania.

Syndicated programming

programming on the station includes The Wendy Williams Show, The Real, Forensic Files, Pawn Stars, Dish Nation, TMZ on TV and NewsNet Nightside Edition. Weather forecasts are provided by an agreement with WeatherVision.