WGTQ-DT Schedule, TV Guide & Local Program Listings
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Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro
The final four team up with Rylee Arnold, Gleb Savchenko, Jan Ravnik and Witney Carson for two semifinal rounds, competing for a place in the finale; Kym Johnson joins as guest judge.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Celebrity contestants Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and Paul Feig.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity contestants Sheila E., En Vogue, Lisa Lisa and Taylor Dayne.
UpNorthLive News at 11pm
News, weather and sports from across northern Michigan.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Emmy-winning funnyman Jimmy Kimmel serves up comedy bits and welcomes guests that include other comics, celebrities, athletes and musicians, as well as everyday people with unusual or compelling personal stories. Kimmel's family and friends take part in the festivities, including his Cousin Sal, Uncle Frank (until his death in 2011) and childhood friend Cleto Escobedo III, who leads the show's hou
Nightline
In-depth reporting on one or more of the major stories in the news, with occasional segments on pop culture; journalists Juju Chang and Byron Pitts share hosting duties for this late-night program.
Dateline
After a 15-year-old girl disappears, investigators discover a creek where the local teenagers hang out that may hold the answer to her disappearance.
Crime Exposé With Nancy O'Dell
A 911 call reports a car accident on a quiet Wisconsin road that ends with a pipe shattering a windshield and a wife gravely injured. Her eventual death appears to be an unfortunate accident, but as small clues accumulate, investigators methodically retrace every moment to determine whether it was a freak accident or a cover story for something more sinister.
People Puzzler
Three contestants put their pop culture knowledge to the test to complete crosswords based on the iconic puzzles in People Magazine.
ABC World News Now
ABC's "World News Now" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Shepherd's Chapel
Family Bible studies with Pastor Arnold Murray and Pastor Dennis Murray.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America
Actor Jacob Elordi and director Ridley Scott; actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II; recipe developer Alex Snodgrass; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Jennifer has the talk show exclusive interview with the "GOAT" cast: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Ayesha Curry, Jenifer Lewis and Jelly Roll chat with co-star Jennifer Hudson about the new animated film.
Flip Side
Pumped up Natalie and Gina take on Broadway show fans Lisa and Stefan.
The Perfect Line
Players Vic, Charm, Lina and Camdyn compete.
The View
Actress Jennifer Garner.
Judy Justice
The owners of a pit bull are sued after their dog allegedly attacks a boy's puppy.
Judy Justice
The Judge rules on two cases in this episode; in the first proceeding, a woman passes away on Mother's Day leaving her grieving son scrambling to pay for funeral expenses; in the second case, a woman sues her trainer for a personal loan.
GMA3
Actor Jacob Elordi and director Ridley Scott; recipe developer Alex Snodgrass; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto; GMA Health Alert with Dr. Darien Sutton.
General Hospital
Jason encourages Carly; Obrecht wants answers; Anna is tempted; Ric jumps to conclusions; Lulu offers relationship advice.
Hot Bench
A retirement getaway turns into a one-way trip to court! One former bestie says her travel-agent friend botched the plans and kept the money, while the other argues that the trip was canceled and refunds were issued! The bags may be unpacked, but this dispute still has miles to go!
Hot Bench
A homeowner says her neighbor ignored risky tree branches until they crashed onto her property, then tried to fix the damage on the cheap; the neighbor says the homeowner is a nonstop complainer who harassed her family and still owes for the tree removal; what starts with broken branches ends with a courtroom clash.
Judge Judy
Ex-lovers feud over accusations of stalking, abandonment and destruction of property after, he says, she left him in his underwear at a casino; a man sues his repeat-offender brother for bail money and attorney fees.
Judge Judy
A woman regrets selling her car to a cousin but neglecting to take it out of her name; a man sues his ex for unpaid rent and damage to a home.
Dateline
A man is shot and killed while picking up his daughter for a court-ordered visit.
iCRIME With Elizabeth Vargas
Crimes from across the country that have been captured by ordinary people on their smartphones; stories of victims, witnesses, law enforcement and the videographers themselves.
UpNorth Live News at 6:30pm
UpNorthLive Unscripted simulcasts on TV and social media platforms. Vote on the question of the day and leave your thoughts in the comments.
ABC World News Tonight With David Muir
Delivering the news that matters most.
Entertainment Tonight
News and features about performers, productions and the milieu.
Jeopardy! Masters
Contestants Victoria Groce, Andrew He, Long Nguyen, Paolo Pasco, Yogesh Raut and Juveria Zaheer.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity contestants Nicole Byer, Margaret Cho, Kathy Hilton and Da Brat.
Celebrity Family Feud
Celebrity contestants Bow Wow, Rickey Smiley, Steve Aoki and Joel Kim Booster.
UpNorthLive News on ABC
News, weather and sports from across northern Michigan.
To Be Announced
Programming to be announced.
Nightline
Guest host Jelly Roll; actor Henry Winkler; actress Leanne Morgan; Sara Niemietz sits in with The Cletones.
Dateline
A man is shot and killed while picking up his daughter for a court-ordered visit.
Crime Exposé With Nancy O'Dell
The untimely death of a successful Nevada lawyer is initially ruled a suicide. Will her family's pursuit for answers and their unwavering determination confirm the ruling or prove her death was something more nefarious?
People Puzzler
Three contestants put their pop culture knowledge to the test to complete crosswords based on the iconic puzzles in People Magazine.
ABC World News Now
ABC's "World News Now" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Shepherd's Chapel
Family Bible studies with Pastor Arnold Murray and Pastor Dennis Murray.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America First Look
ABC's "Good Morning America First Look" brings one overnight breaking news, weather, politics, and the stories and video people will be talking about in the day ahead.
Good Morning America
Fitness coach Jason Stacy; recipe developer Jamie Milne; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto.
The Jennifer Hudson Show
Singer Mary J. Blige on her Las Vegas residency; actors Michael Urie and Jessica Williams ("Shrinking").
Flip Side
BFFs Tiffany and Misha duel mom Amy and daughter Amy.
The Perfect Line
Players Scott, Mara, Matty and Mike compete.
The View
TV personality Lindsay Hubbard; TV personality Kyle Cooke.
Judy Justice
A man sues for the $10k court max after being attacked by an off-leash boxer who escaped its dog walker; a neighbor's security camera captures the incident.
Judy Justice
An aspiring filmmaker sues a producer/director for unpaid work and defamation of character.
GMA3
Dr. Sasha Hamdani; recipe developer Jamie Milne; ABC Secret Savings with Lori Bergamotto; GMA Health Alert with Dr. Darien Sutton.
General Hospital
Nina is enraged; Jordan makes her loyalties clear; Michael seeks Sonny's advice; Tristan opens up about his past; Felicia stonewalls Brennan.
Hot Bench
A grandfather sues his adult grandson over unpaid loans, saying he was constantly asked for financial help but never repaid; the grandson insists the money was a gift and accuses his grandfather of retaliating because he dislikes his fiancée.
Hot Bench
A former patient care assistant says she moved in to help her old client, covered bills and then lost her job after a complaint; the former patient says she simply offered housing and the aide caused conflict; when caregiving and cohabitation collide, the judges sort out the blame.
Judge Judy
A woman says she was afraid for her life when her ex tried to break into her home; he says it is his home and he was evicting her.
Judge Judy
A couple who were formerly engaged fight over a cruise, a new camera and car repairs after their wedding is called off; a woman sues her 61-year-old brother for stealing her belongings and pawning them to pay rent.
Dateline
Survivors of the Westgate Mall attack in Nairobi, Kenya, share their stories.
iCRIME With Elizabeth Vargas
Crimes from across the country that have been captured by ordinary people on their smartphones; stories of victims, witnesses, law enforcement and the videographers themselves.
UpNorth Live News at 6:30pm
UpNorthLive Unscripted simulcasts on TV and social media platforms. Vote on the question of the day and leave your thoughts in the comments.
ABC World News Tonight With David Muir
Delivering the news that matters most.
Entertainment Tonight
News and features about performers, productions and the milieu.
Jeopardy! Masters
Contestants Victoria Groce, Andrew He, Long Nguyen, Paolo Pasco, Yogesh Raut and Juveria Zaheer.
WGTQ-DT (virtual channel 8) is a full-service commercial television station based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, serving viewers across the eastern Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan. Operating as a full satellite of Traverse City-licensed WGTU (channel 29), WGTQ-DT delivers primary ABC network programming alongside local news updates and multicast digital subchannels. Accessing a clear, accurate tv guide helps viewers track upcoming daily broadcasts, network prime-time line-ups, and regional news coverage.
About WGTQ-DT
WGTQ-DT operates under licensee WGTU Licensee, LLC, and is owned and managed by Sinclair Broadcast Group. The station first went on the air in October 1976 to expand ABC broadcast access to Chippewa County and surrounding Northern Michigan communities. Branded alongside its sister station as "ABC 29&8," WGTQ shares newsroom resources, production facilities, and local news branding—known as UpNorthLive News—with sister station WPBN-TV / WTOM-TV.
WGTQ-DT TV Guide and Daily Listings
Navigating the local tv guide allows viewers in the Sault Ste. Marie market to plan their broadcast television viewing. On its main digital subchannel (8.1), WGTQ-DT broadcasts the complete national ABC network lineup alongside regional station programming. Typical weekday schedules on WGTQ-DT include national morning programs, daytime talk shows, syndicated series, evening network programming, and local news broadcasts.
Broadcast schedules can fluctuate based on live breaking news events, network sports overruns, and holiday program shifts. Checking the daily schedule listings ensures you catch full episodes, live broadcasts, and special television events as scheduled.
tv guide listings for tonight on WGTQ-DT
When searching for tv guide listings for tonight, WGTQ-DT offers a mix of network prime-time entertainment, national news updates, and local news segments. Prime-time viewing on ABC typically begins in the early evening and features drama series, comedy programming, reality competition shows, and newsmagazines. Following prime-time network broadcasts, WGTQ-DT airs local late-evening newscasts followed by late-night network talk shows.
Programming times can vary by date, region, and television provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule to verify program times for tonight's broadcasts.
Digital Subchannel Programming Overview
In addition to main channel ABC broadcasts on 8.1, WGTQ-DT transmits secondary digital subchannels that offer alternative programming options across Northern Michigan:
- Channel 8.1 (ABC): Primary high-definition feed carrying national ABC network shows, specials, sporting events, and local UpNorthLive news updates.
- Channel 8.2 (NBC / TV 7&4): Secondary digital stream carrying NBC network programming via simulcast with sister station WPBN/WTOM.
- Channel 8.3 (Charge!): Multicast network channel focusing on action, police procedural, and drama series.
- Channel 8.4 (Roar): Specialized digital multicast programming stream.
How to Use the WGTQ-DT TV Schedule
Finding specific program showtimes on WGTQ-DT is straightforward when utilizing structured electronic program guides (EPG) or online TV schedule tools:
- Select your target viewing date from the schedule calendar.
- Filter or browse by channel number (WGTQ-DT / Virtual Channel 8).
- Review time slots for morning, afternoon, prime-time, or late-night airings.
- Confirm your local time zone (Eastern Time Zone for Northern Michigan).
- Check subchannel designations (8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4) to ensure you tune to the correct broadcast stream.
Viewing and Reception Information
WGTQ-DT transmits its digital signal on VHF Channel 8 from its transmitter facility located near Goetzville in Chippewa County, Michigan. Local viewers can access WGTQ-DT using several standard delivery methods:
- Over-The-Air (OTA) Antenna: Available free in high definition by tuning digital television tuners to Channel 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, or 8.4 across the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
- Cable TV: Carried on regional cable systems in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula; channel slot positions vary by local cable provider.
- Satellite Services: Available on major satellite television providers serving the Traverse City–Cadillac–Sault Ste. Marie designated market area (DMA).
Regional Schedule Differences
Broadcast listings for WGTQ-DT operate on Eastern Time (ET). Viewers located in neighboring coverage areas or observing different time zones should account for local time differences when checking program start times. Cable and satellite provider channel numbers may differ from over-the-air channel numbers, so checking provider-specific channel guides is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WGTQ-DT?
WGTQ-DT is an ABC-affiliated digital television station broadcasting on virtual channel 8 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, serving viewers in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
What network programming airs on WGTQ-DT?
WGTQ-DT carries primary ABC network shows on subchannel 8.1, NBC network programming on subchannel 8.2, and specialized digital networks on subchannels 8.3 and 8.4.
Where can I find WGTQ-DT tv guide listings for tonight?
You can find tonight's WGTQ-DT program airtimes through local digital program guides, cable TV interactive menus, and online television schedule listings.
Does WGTQ-DT broadcast local news?
Yes, WGTQ-DT broadcasts local newscasts and news updates branded as UpNorthLive News through its shared operations with sister station WGTU and WPBN/WTOM.
How can I watch WGTQ-DT over the air?
Viewers in the coverage region can receive WGTQ-DT using a standard VHF digital TV antenna tuned to channel 8.