Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2009-12-31 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2010-01-07 11:58:23.083

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
KNWA	(analog) 50 (digital)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Rogers	AR	Benton	72756

Licensee Name
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC		Ft. Smith		www.nwahomepage.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
29557				2010-06-01 00:00:00.0

2.		State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671(c).
3.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 3(a).
4.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		[There are no analog core program reports.]

5.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and informational program.
		[There are no analog non-core program reports.]

6.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other analog stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no analog sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no analog sponsored core program detail reports.]

7.	(a)	State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream.	3.00 hours
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?	Y
	(c)	If Yes to 7(b), the Licensee certifies that the representations and children's program information provided with respect to its analog channel apply equally with respect to its main digital program stream.	Y
		If No to 7(c), submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation.	(None Required)
8.	(a)	State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream.	168.00 hours
	(b)	State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671.	3.00 hours
9.	(a)	Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.673?	Y
	(b)	Identify publishers who were sent information in 9(a).
		TV Guide, TV Data, Tribune Media, Tel Aire
10.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program.
		Title of Digital Core Program #1 Origin The Zula Patrol NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday, 9:30am, 09/28/10-12/27/10 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The Zula Patrol is an animated show about six extraterrestrial characters - Captain Bula, his copilot Zeeter, Professor Multo, their pet, Gorgo, and their flying dictionaries, Wizzy and Wigg - who learn key science concepts as they explore the galaxy through space missions. Often, the group encounters the evil Dark Truder and his talking toupee minion, Traxie, and must thwart Truder's poorly planned schemes to take over the universe. Each character exhibits unique abilities and traits that, combined with their new knowledge, help them problem-solve their way through their journeys. Using an integrated approach to target diverse learning styles, the show communicates its educational messages through narratives and a two-part information segment at the end of each story. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 10/10/2009 10/10/2009, 8:00a N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y Reason for Preemption SPORTS Title of Digital Core Program #2 Origin My Friend Rabbit NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 10:00a, 09/28/10-12/27/10 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming My Friend Rabbit models constructive problem-solving for young children, ages 4-8. In each episode, the story characters find themselves facing a different dilemma that is drawn from a typical childhood experience. Rabbit and Mouse usually lead us through creative problem-solving., which involves tenacity and working in teams. The group may figure out how to make the most of a bad situation, invent toys from everyday objects, solve some of natureÃ?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â??Ã?¢Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?¡Ã?â??Ã?¬Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?¾Ã?â??Ã?¢s riddles, respect their differences, or take care of others who need a little extra help. The characters specialize in converting a challenge into a social activity filled with optimism, creativity and humor. The series helps children learn to think out of the box by showing viewers how the characters work together to come up with possible solutions, and persist with new ideas when one solution fails. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 10/10/09 10/10/09, 8:30a N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y Reason for Preemption SPORTS Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin Willa's Wild Life NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 10:30a, 09/28/09-12/27/09 12 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming â??Willaâ??s Wild Lifeâ? is a new animated series centered on a six-year-old girl, and her menagerie of animals. Willa lives at home with her father and pets â?? an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, penguins, and lots of rabbits. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements of her team, Willa works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence, and become altruistic. With help from her animal friends, Willa figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the â??coolâ? group. She realizes that asking questions is better than jumping to conclusions. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 13 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 10/10/09 10/10/09, 9:00a N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y Reason for Preemption SPORTS Title of Digital Core Program #4 Origin Babar NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:00a, 09/28/09-12/27/09 12 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, â??Babarâ? is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting peopleâ??s privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. Title of Digital Core Program #5 Origin Jacob Two Two NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:30a, 10/03/09-10/03/09 1 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on Mordecai Richlerâ??s books, â??Jacob Two-Twoâ? is an animated show about the challenges of a little boy, the youngest of five siblings. Jacob is so small for his age he often repeats himself just so he can be heard. His parents are compassionate, but his siblings are not, and Jacob has to be resourceful and inventive in learning how to assert himself, overcome his fears, get along with others, and still enjoy his childhood. He manages to turn even the most inconsequential events into adventures with his friends, Buford and Renee. Every adventure teaches him a life lesson, from learning how to be responsible to figuring out how to manage a bully. In addition, there are implicit lessons that promote a love for learning and language development usually conveyed through Jacobâ??s father, a full-time writer. Title of Digital Core Program #6 Origin Jane and the Dragon NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 12:00n, 09/28/09-12/27/09 12 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Set in medieval times, â??Jane and the Dragonâ? is an animated show based on Martin Bayntonâ??s best-selling book about a middle-class medieval girl named Jane. Jane is raised in the Royal Court as a Knight-in-Training after she demonstrates her courage by leaving the castle to conquer the local dragon. The giant green Dragon, whose sense of humor exceeds his ferocity, instead becomes Janeâ??s best friend and a part of the castle community. In each episode, Jane encounters a challenge that tests her problem-solving skills and requires her to demonstrate her strength of character as a Knight of the Kingâ??s Guard. Sometimes Jane learns a moral lesson, and other times she uses her analytical ability to illustrate how a problem can be made less complicated and easily solved. Title of Digital Core Program #7 Origin Shelldon NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturdays, 11:30a, 10/12/09-12/27/09 30 0 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 11 minutes From To Y 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming â??Shelldonâ? is an animated series about a school-aged yoka shell mollusk named Shelldon. He lives with his adoptive family, the Clams, in Shell Land, an undersea community populated by all sorts of sea species. Shelldon and his best friends, Connie (a cowry shell mollusk) and Herman (a hermit crab) face a specific challenge in every episode. The problem may be managing a bully, improving their grades, learning how to be altruistic, or protecting their environment from natural and man-made disasters. In all cases, they rely on Dr. Shell, the most venerated intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and gives them opportunities to harness their potential and solve the problem. Each episode provides a direct social-emotional lesson and many episodes provide informational content relating to the sea life habitat of Shell Land and environmental conservation.
11.	(a)	Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?	Y
	(b)	If No, submit as an Exhibit a Statement of Explanation setting forth the number of repeats in excess of the repeat limit and the times and dates the episodes involved were aired.	(None Required)

12.		Complete the following for each program that you aired during the past three months that is specifically designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 16 and under, but does not meet one or more elements of the definition of Core Programming. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Complete chart below for each additional such educational and information program.
		[There are no digital non-core program reports.]

13.		List Core Programs, if any, aired by other stations that are sponsored by the Licensee and that meet the criteria set forth in 47 C.F.R. §73.671. Also indicate whether the amount of total Core Programming broadcast by another station increased.
		[There are no digital sponsored core program broadcast reports.] [There are no digital sponsored core program detail reports.]

14.		Complete the following for each analog and digital program that you plan to air for the next quarter that meets the definition of Core Programming. Complete chart below for each Core Program, identifying whether it is to be broadcast on the station's analog or digital channel or both channels.
		Title of Planned Core Program #1 Origin Jane and the Dragon NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 11:30am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming-of-age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the KingÃ?Æ?Ã?â??Ã?â??Ã?¢Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?¡Ã?â??Ã?¬Ã?Æ?Ã?¢Ã?¢ââ??¬Ã?¾Ã?â??Ã?¢s Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon that lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin 321...Penguins! NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 10:00am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming 321Penguins! Draws upon characters from two stories and uses both long and short form material involving these characters to provide social-emotional messages to children. The show features two children, Jason and Michelle, whose vacation at their grandmothers cottage ends up being more adventure than they expect when their toy spaceship with four toy Penguins comes to life, The children are sucked into the spaceship, where they meet the now live Penguins and journey through space to solve an inter-galactic disaster threatening the Penguins and their friends. Each story begins with a problem and ends after the children have learned an important social-emotional message through their adventure with the penguins. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin Turbo Dogs NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday, 9:00am 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Turbo Dogs is an animated show based on the books (Racer Dogs) by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin Shelldon NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 9:30a 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming â??Shelldonâ? is an animated series about a school-aged yoka shell mollusk named Shelldon. He lives with his adoptive family, the Clams, in Shell Land, an undersea community populated by all sorts of sea species. Shelldon and his best friends, Connie (a cowry shell mollusk) and Herman (a hermit crab) face a specific challenge in every episode. The problem may be managing a bully, improving their grades, learning how to be altruistic, or protecting their environment from natural and man-made disasters. In all cases, they rely on Dr. Shell, the most venerated intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and gives them opportunities to harness their potential and solve the problem. Each episode provides a direct social-emotional lesson and many episodes provide informational content relating to the sea life habitat of Shell Land and environmental conservation. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin Babar NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 10:30a 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, â??Babarâ? is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting peopleâ??s privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin Willa's Wild Life NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturdays, 11:00a 13 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 4 years 8 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming â??Willaâ??s Wild Lifeâ? is a new animated series centered on a six-year-old girl, and her menagerie of animals. Willa lives at home with her father and pets â?? an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, penguins, and lots of rabbits. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements of her team, Willa works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence, and become altruistic. With help from her animal friends, Willa figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the â??coolâ? group. She realizes that asking questions is better than jumping to conclusions. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience.
15.		Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. §73.3526(e)(11)(iii)?	Y
16.		Identify the licensee's children's programming liaison.
		Name Telephone Number Bobbi Smith 479-571-5100 Address E-mail Address 15 S. Block Ave. Suite 101 bsmith@knwa.com City State ZIP Code Fayetteville AR 72701
17.		Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other non-core educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. §73.671, NOTES 2 and 3.
		WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 18, SECTION 1001), AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION LICENSE OR CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. CODE, TITLE 47, SECTION 503). I certify that the statements in this application are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith.
		Name of Licensee Signature Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. Date 01/07/2010