KPNE-DT TV Guide and Schedule Listings
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Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Jam
My Music With Rhiannon Giddens
Songs and stories from country music artist Rissi Palmer.
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby is called to investigate when a body is found in a relish factory.
This Old House
Touring the finished home, including historic details that were repaired and new elements that stayed consistent with its original style.
BBC News
News. Reporting on the day's international news from London and from BBC correspondents around the world.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Conservation Works
POV
Two Nairobi women overcome challenges including local politics to transform what used to be a whites-only library into a cultural hub.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Mysterious financial losses lead the Post Office to fire and prosecute village Subpostmasters who are unable to prove their innocence.
Mr Bates vs The Post Office on Masterpiece
Alan Bates and the Sub Post Master begin to fight for truth and justice with new allies in Parliament.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Celebrity chef Ainsley Harriott is pitted against presenter and journalist Anne Diamond; Anne finds out how England became a nation of tea lovers and Ainsley learns about the world's first celebrity chef.
Arthur
Fern gets a cell phone; Brain does not want everyone to know that he was held back in kindergarten.
Odd Squad
Agents from the Big O's office threaten to shut down Odd Squad; Oona meets Dr. O's replacement.
Wild Kratts
Martin takes the Wild Kratts team on a mission to discover more about a hawk he's seen in the Sonoran Desert.
Weather Hunters
Unexpected humidity threatens to jeopardize Corky's video for the science day celebration at school.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla, Luke and Everett look for buried car keys at the beach; Lyla and Everett write a Super Stu comic.
Carl the Collector
Lotta competes in the Fuzzytown Music Maker Championship, but the noise on stage becomes too much for her and she leaves; Carl forgets his bottle cap collection at his dad's house.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Nana Platypus helps take care of Daniel when Dad Tiger is unable to pick him up from school; Daniel's class takes a field trip.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to identify their new butterfly friend; Phoebe gets courage to perform at the talent show.
Sesame Street
Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.
Work It Out Wombats!
Super hunts for a lost sticker while the Wombats collaborate on a new ending for an old "Sticker Monster" story; the Wombats teach Zeke how to count to 10.
Donkey Hodie
Bob Dog is nervous about his Good Dog School graduation; Donkey helps Panda find his lost Super Porcupine puppet.
Rosie's Rules
Iggy wants to see the garbage truck, but Rosie doesn't know how to get it to come to their house; Rosie attempts to bring nature inside.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor, Ari and Olive enter the tomato drop contest at the Animal Town Tomato Festival; Elinor and Ari notice their friends are good at soccer, but they are not.
Alma's Way
Alma finds a way for everyone to get books while the library is under renovation; Alma finds a doll in the park.
Molly of Denali
The sun stays up all night in Qyah; Trini can't run on her hurt ankle, but she can still cheer; she's planned a big surprise at the finish line; Molly and Tooey practice traditional Gwich'in river navigation so they can save Grandpa Nat.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Leonardo da Vinci helps Xavier realize it's ok to try many different after-school activities; Amelia Earhart shows Brad that if there is something he wants to do, he should do it.
Sesame Street
Tango loses focus when Elmo tries to teach him a new trick.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Nana Platypus helps take care of Daniel when Dad Tiger is unable to pick him up from school; Daniel's class takes a field trip.
Antiques Roadshow
An antique Asscher-cut diamond ring; a 1923 Dempsey vs. Gibbons fight bell; a 1970 Elvis Presley-signed album and belt.
Curious Traveler
How the Luftmalerei tradition began; a visit to Emperor Franz Joseph's winter retreat; building an igloo.
Joseph Rosendo's Steppin' Out
Celebrating summer solstice with puffins on Grimsey Island; Reykjavík's National Day parade; exploring Iceland's glaciers, geysers, waterfalls and iconic black beaches.
America Outdoors With Baratunde Thurston
How the people of Appalachia see and interact with nature; a record-breaking hiker; former coal miners raise bees; activists work to make the outdoors accessible to all.
Earth's Sacred Wonders
At the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, an orthodox Christian must deliver a holy flame into the hands of his bishop; at the Boudhanath in Nepal, a Buddhist painter battles the elements in honor of Buddha's birthday.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Exploring the family trees of musicians Lizzo and Flea.
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Sharpie: Born to Fly
By age 20, Evelyn Sharp is one of 10 female flight-instructors in the country.
This Old House
A project dedicated to the Generation Next Initiative, working with apprentices, schools, and non-profits to promote the building trades in the younger generation; Mike Rowe joins the crew; the family plans to make accommodations for their children.
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
Amanpour and Company
Christiane Amanpour leads discussions about world issues and interviews with global leaders.
Conservation Works
American Masters
The life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1956-1958 Celtics team-signed photo and basketball; Buffalo Bill poster circa 1893; an Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring.
Antiques Roadshow
An unpublished Art Spiegelman book proposal circa 1974; headboard from the set of "The Godfather: Part II"; rare photographic baseball cards with a handwritten letter from the 1871-1872 Boston Red Stockings.
Arthur
Baby Kate and her dog, Pal, venture to the Children's Zoo in search of the Dolly Llama; Brian and Sue Ellen decline to join the Lakewood Pride Committee.
Odd Squad
A young agent in training gets lost at headquarters; Olive and Otto try to stop a villain with a vendetta against cubes.
Wild Kratts
Chris and Martin are miniaturized for an underground mission with earthworms.
Weather Hunters
The Hunters investigate a mysterious rain that happens with no clouds in the Indonesian rainforest.
Lyla in the Loop
Lyla and Everett struggle to play Hot Cross Buns at the same tempo, and they learn how to read music; Lyla is upset when Luke's snack becomes popular.
Carl the Collector
Forrest can't wait to try everything at the Fuzzytown Friends Picnic, but gets into trouble when he is unable to wait his turn; Carl hosts a Super Blue Moon Sleepover.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.
Phoebe & Jay
Phoebe and Jay create a game show for Grandma; Phoebe and Jay must find the best way to spend the community coin jar money by taking a building-wide vote.
Sesame Street
While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.
Work It Out Wombats!
The Treeborhood is alive with sound patterns; Zadie loses one of Louisa's toys.
Donkey Hodie
Panda helps Donkey prepare for her first eye exam; Donkey cheers herself on in the Music Marathon.
Rosie's Rules
Rosie is so excited to celebrate Christmas with abuela in Mexico City that she forgets to bring her present.
Elinor Wonders Why
Elinor is the new Clean Captain at school and takes things too far; Ari has a loose tooth.
Alma's Way
Alma and her friends judge a Best Bronx food truck contest; Alma and Junior are excited to play restaurant in their backyard, until Howard opens a competing restaurant.
Molly of Denali
Molly and Tooey join Nina and Olin on a cave exploration to find out how old Qyah really is.
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow; Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.
Sesame Street
While Abby and Elmo work together to find a lost Bubble Bug, Grover and Cookie Monster stay behind to take care of the fairy garden's magical beasties.
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood
Daniel greets his friends at school; Miss Elaina and Katerina play space restaurant.
Antiques Roadshow
A 1943 Albert Einstein letter; an early 20th-century gold signet ring collection; a Louis Comfort Tiffany seascape oil circa 1880.
Epic Train Journeys From Above
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is an engineering classic in the lap of the Himalayas, traveling through precarious terrains and five climatic zones.
Midsomer Murders
Barnaby is called to investigate when a body is found in a relish factory.
As Time Goes By
Alistair tells Jean that Lionel is hiding something.
Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth's plans to take her father on a picnic go awry when he takes the car.
PBS News Hour
Co-anchors Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and correspondents offer in-depth analysis of current events.
Nature
Grizzly 399 attempts to raise an unusually large litter in Grand Teton National Park, becoming a hopeful symbol of the survival and preservation of wildlife.
KPNE-DT Channel Overview and Schedule Guide
KPNE-DT is a public television station licensed to North Platte, Nebraska, serving as part of the Nebraska Public Media network (formerly Nebraska Educational Telecommunications). Operating as a PBS member station, KPNE-DT delivers educational programs, local public affairs, documentary features, and cultural broadcasts to viewers across central and western Nebraska. This TV guide provides access to broadcast schedules, upcoming program details, and evening viewing information for the KPNE-DT channel lineup.
KPNE-DT Broadcast Information and Regional Reach
As a major public television signal in western Nebraska, KPNE-DT broadcasts on digital channel 26 (displaying as virtual channel 9). The station operates under the ownership and administration of the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission and the University of Nebraska. Through its high-power transmitter located near Sutherland, Nebraska, KPNE-DT extends non-commercial educational television across Lincoln County and surrounding agricultural regions.
Because KPNE-DT operates as part of the statewide Nebraska Public Media network, its primary program schedule aligns with partner stations across Nebraska, bringing national PBS content alongside locally produced stories highlighting Nebraska history, wildlife, agriculture, and high school sports.
KPNE-DT TV Guide and Daily Programming
Navigating the tv guide for KPNE-DT helps viewers locate educational programming, children's shows, national news broadcasts, and evening cultural series. The daily lineup is structured around distinct viewing blocks designed for diverse audiences:
- Morning and Daytime Educational Blocks: Mornings feature trusted children's educational series from PBS KIDS, focusing on early literacy, mathematics, science, and social-emotional development.
- Late Afternoon and Early Evening: Programming shifts toward news, public affairs, and local Nebraska feature stories highlighting regional communities, outdoor conservation, and state politics.
- Primetime Evening Broadcasts: Evening hours feature flagship PBS series including investigative documentaries, historical retrospectives, drama series, and performing arts specials.
- Overnight and Late-Night Content: Late-night schedules often feature repeat broadcasts of primetime documentaries, educational instructional television, and independent public television presentations.
Checking TV Guide Listings for Tonight on KPNE-DT
When searching for tv guide listings for tonight on KPNE-DT, viewers can review scheduled primetime lineups, special broadcasts, and local public media features. Tonight's schedule typically begins with national evening news programs, followed by in-depth documentary series, masterwork dramas, or local public affairs discussions like Nebraska Stories.
Program availability and exact broadcast times may vary depending on how you receive the KPNE-DT signal. Viewers tuning in via over-the-air digital antennas receive the primary high-definition channel alongside digital subchannels such as PBS KIDS, Create, and World. Cable television subscribers and satellite viewers should check their provider's local channel guide to confirm exact channel numbers and evening air times in their specific zip code.
Programming Categories on KPNE-DT
The KPNE-DT schedule encompasses several core categories of public broadcasting:
- Public Affairs and News: In-depth coverage of local, national, and international events, including state legislative reports and analysis of Nebraska news.
- Nature and Science: Award-winning science and natural history series highlighting global wildlife, environmental conservation, and scientific discovery.
- History and Culture: Historical retrospectives, biographical documentaries, and cultural arts performances.
- Children's Television: Commercial-free educational programming tailored for preschool and elementary school children.
- Local Interest and Agriculture: Programs dedicated to Nebraska agriculture, rural communities, local history, and outdoor recreation.
How to Use the KPNE-DT Television Schedule
To make the most of the broadcast schedule and plan your daily viewing, follow these general steps:
- Select the Target Date: Check the schedule for today's listings or browse upcoming dates to preview future broadcasts.
- Identify Your Time Zone: Confirm whether the schedule displays times in Central or Mountain Time, as coverage areas in western Nebraska border time zone boundaries.
- Check Subchannel Listings: Determine whether a program airs on KPNE-DT's main HD channel or on one of its digital subchannels (such as Create or World).
- Verify Local Provider Numbers: Cross-reference the broadcast schedule with your local cable or satellite channel guide for precise provider positions.
Regional Time Zone and Reception Considerations
KPNE-DT serves a geographic region close to the boundary between the Central and Mountain time zones in Nebraska. Broadcast schedules are typically published in Central Time, but viewers receiving signals in western Nebraska counties operating on Mountain Time should account for the one-hour difference when planning to watch live broadcasts.
For over-the-air viewers, reception quality depends on antenna placement, terrain, and distance from the transmitter tower near Sutherland. Digital television receivers should perform periodic channel rescans to ensure all KPNE-DT subchannels are correctly received and mapped.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is KPNE-DT?
KPNE-DT is a non-commercial public television station licensed to North Platte, Nebraska. It is a member of PBS and part of the statewide Nebraska Public Media network.
What channel is KPNE-DT?
KPNE-DT broadcasts over the air on digital channel 26 and displays as virtual channel 9. Cable and satellite channel positions vary depending on the local television provider.
Where can I find KPNE-DT tv guide listings for tonight?
Tonight's broadcast listings can be found on this schedule guide, through your local cable or satellite provider's interactive program guide, or via the Nebraska Public Media schedule platform.
Does KPNE-DT offer digital subchannels?
Yes, KPNE-DT broadcasts multiple digital subchannels alongside its main HD signal, typically including PBS KIDS, Create, and World channels.
Why do program times sometimes differ for KPNE-DT?
Program times may differ due to time zone adjustments between Central and Mountain Time in western Nebraska, or due to regional schedule variations on cable and satellite platforms.