On April 22, 2009, WHO-DT became the second station in Des Moines to air all in-studio news in enhanced definition widescreen. Although not truly high definition, broadcasts matched the aspect ratio of HD television screens. The KDSM shows were not included in this specific change. On May 19, 2010, WHO-DT upgraded further to full high definition local newscasts. However, the prime time broadcasts on this channel were not initially included due to KDSM's lack of an HD master control facility at its separate studios. As a result, the newscasts were still seen in pillarboxed standard definition. At some point in December 2010, this station finally underwent a master control upgrade and began offering local programming in HD including "Channel 13 News at Nine on Fox 17".