Owned by Channel Communications, the station has studios on East College Avenue near the Nittany Mall, and its transmitter is located atop Rattlesnake Mountain in Rush Township.

WHVL was launched on August 31, 2007, with live coverage of the Penn State "Football Eve" pep rally.

On October 16, 2008, WHVL broadcast a live debate featuring 5th Congressional District candidates.

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.