Report reflects information for the filing period ending: 2012-06-30 00:00:00.0 Filed on: 2012-07-10 17:44:55.576

Call Sign	Channel Numbers	Community of License
KTAL-TV	(analog) 15 (digital)	City	State	County	ZIP Code
		Texarkana	TX	Bowie	75503

Licensee Name
Nexstar Broadcsting, Inc
Network Affiliation		Nielsen DMA		Licensee World Wide Web Home Page Address (if applicable)
NBC		Shreveport		www.arklatexhomepage.com

Facility ID			Previous Call Sign (if applicable)	License Renewal Expiration Date
35648				2014-08-01 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.	3.46 hours
	(b)	Did the Licensee broadcast on its main digital program stream the same Children's Core Programming provided on its analog channel?	N
	(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.	0.00 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.	0.00 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).
		Big Sandy/Hawkins Journal, Cass County Sun, Citizen's Journal, Marshall Messenger, McCurtain Daily Gazette, Minden Press Herald, Paris News, Texarkana Gazette, The Times, Timpson News, TV Guide, Video Viewing, FYI Television, NPD Group Corporate Communications, and Tribune
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/ 9am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 6 years 10 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 12 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/9/12 6/10/12 1pm 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 Shelldon NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday/ 9:30am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming SHELLDON is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water-dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk adopted by the Clam family and living with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowrie shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the Inn. Shelldon and his buddies, Herman (a hermit crab# and Connie #a cowrie shell), always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the community. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode, the children learn a significant social-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/9/12 6/10/12 1:30pm N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Y Reason for Preemption OTHER NEWS Title of Digital Core Program #3 Origin Jane and the Dragon NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday/ 10 am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Jane and the Dragon is an animated show based on Martin Baynton'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 Jane'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 King'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. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/9/12 6/10/12 2pm 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 Saturday/10:30am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming BABAR, based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, 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 people'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. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/9/12 6/10/12 2:30pm 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 #5 Origin Willa's Wild Life NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday/ 11am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming WILLA'S WILD LIFE is an animated series featuring a six-year-old girl, Willa, who is permitted to share her home with an ever-growing menagerie of animals-- an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, three penguins, and lots of rabbits. These creatures speak to Willa, offering her advice and friendship from each of their respective points of view. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. Her animals and best friend Dooley help her develop solutions to overcome each challenge. With the support of Dooley, the animals and praise from her dad, Willa finds ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence, and become altruistic. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/2/12 6/2/12 8am 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 #6 Origin Pearlie NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday/ 11:30am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming PEARLIE recounts the weekly escapades of an optimistic, amiable fairy who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to maintain order in Jubilee Park. She lives among a dozen assorted characters, including her fairy best friends, Opal and Jasper, a garden elf, a wood nymph, possum, bats, other fairies, rats, a small colony of fleas, a lizard and her arch-rival, Saphira, who is also her fairy cousin. While Pearlie is very likable, she is a bit of a busy-body who likes to arrange things according to over-ambitious plans that ultimately get her in trouble. She gets along with everyone so, ultimately, every problem is solved and Pearlie learns a lesson. However, her greatest challenges are usually presented by her one enemy, the bully and diva, Saphira. Fortunately, Pearlie rises to Saphira's challenges, not with meanness, but by outwitting her. Overall, learning is a constant process for Pearlie because she has big responsibilities, taking care of an entire little community, but she is indomitable and tenacious and ends up preserving order and happiness in Jubilee Park. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 12 1 1 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/2/12 6/2/12 8:30am 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 #7 Origin Teen Kids News SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times Aired at Regularly Scheduled Time Number of Pre-emptions Saturday/ 9am 11 1 Length of Program Age of Target Audience E/I Symbol Used As Required 30 minutes From To Y 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Teen Kids News is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children. This program meets the need of children whose sophistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion. They have the interest; they have opinions; but they also have a healthy skepticism about adult explanations, which tend to be either condescending or overly complex. A cast of engaging and intelligent multi-cultural male and female child actors interact with each other and connect to the viewers. Total Times Aired Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 11 1 0 Preemption #1 Date Preempted/Episode # If rescheduled, date and time reschedule Is the rescheduled date the second home? 6/10/12 N If rescheduled, were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? N Reason for Preemption OTHER
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 Noodle and Doodle NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday/ 9am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Noodle and Doodle is an instructional series that features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. The show is hosted by Sean, who drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies, and a kitchen, all ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something for display in the child's home. Sean is accompanied by Doggity, an every-faithful Beagle dog, who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe and kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. While the show will be enjoyed by preschoolers, the projects are very practical and engaging to implement for children ages 5-8. The art projects typically feature lessons on recycling materials for re-use in making art and always demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something useful to achieve a completely different goal. Title of Planned Core Program #2 Origin Pajanimals NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday/9:30am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The Pajanimals are a group of four preschool aged puppets who live together in house with their off-screen mother and father. We meet them in the bedroom, a dormitory of sorts, where they show us their nighttime routine of brushing their teeth and having quiet conversation before falling off to sleep. The quiet time, always turns into a discussion that results in a dream-like adventure to solve a problem, such as overcoming shyness, making a new friend, or dealing with a bully. The adventure takes place in several nighttime dream locales where special friends help them work through the socio-emotional problem of the day. Specific approaches to managing the problem are demonstrated and practiced during the adventure, and the children return home confident, getting ample rest for today and facing their issues tomorrow. Title of Planned Core Program #3 Origin Poppy Cat NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday/ 10am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Poppy Cat is based on the book series by Lara Jones and uses embedded lessons on imagination and storytelling to encourage creating thinking for preschool children. In each story the narrator, Lara reads a story about Poppy Cat, to her own cat named Poppy. She makes up a story that will be exciting and just follows her imagination to distant lands reached by boat, plane or train. Poppy Cat is the leader of his group of animal friends, and the story always features an underlying message about being nice to yet ignoring the antics of the resident bully, a badger named Egbert. The lesson is always to think creatively and exercise your mind through reading because it will always lead to enjoyment and adventure. Title of Planned Core Program #4 Origin Justin Time SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday/10:30am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Justin Time features and little boy, Justin, who wants very much to master his destiny, have great adventures, and solve problems. He begins with a problem that vexes him and daydreams his way into an adventure that takes him to different places around the world, but also provides him with an experience that helps him solve his problem when he returns home. While on the adventure he is accompanied by Olive, a knowledgeable imaginary playmate, and Squidgy the morphing flying sponge, who provides commentary and comedy along the way. Justin's lessons involve learning, for example, that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what we need to do to succeed next time, or when one path to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. Justin is all about self-directed learning from the young child's perspective and imagination. Title of Planned Core Program #5 Origin Lazy Town NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday/ 11am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Lazy Town promotes fitness and healthful habits for children of preschool and primary grades. It takes place in an imaginary setting, Lazy Town, and most episodes relate children's eating and fitness habits to problem solving in their "real world." The lead character, Stephanie, guides the audience through the story. She and her best friends, a group of "human" puppets reside in Lazy Town, where her uncle is the Mayor Milford Meanswell. The underground spy and influencer who defines the ethos of Lazy Town is Robbie Rotten, and he determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids get into difficulties with Robbie Rotten, it is Sportacus, gymnast/athlete who comes to the rescue from his home in a spaceship that hovers over earth, prepared to answer to any call for help. The ever-present theme of Lazy Town is to eat "sports candy" which consists of fruits and vegetables, get sufficient sleep, and go outside and engage in a wide range of physical activities, from playing games, holding athletic competitions, to building forts and play structures. Title of Planned Core Program #6 Origin Wiggles NETWORK Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Saturday/11:30am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 6 years 10 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming The Wiggles is a musical variety show specifically designed for children ages 3-6. Starring Tony, Murray, Greg and Jeff, the Wiggles offers a montage of skits that are specifically designed for teaching and entertaining the preschool audience. Supported by an ensemble of characters, larger than life animals (humans dressed as animal characters) and a pirate, Captain Feathersword, the Wiggles teach numbers, letters, colors, matching and classifying what belongs together (or not), and following directions. There's dancing, occasional guest artists, and lots of visual interest for the viewer, while the lessons are broken down into easily understandable elements for the preschool viewer. Title of Planned Core Program #7 Origin Teen Kids SYNDICATED Regular Schedule Total Times to be Aired Sunday/ 7:30am 12 Length of Program Age of Target Audience 30 minutes From To 13 years 16 years Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming Teen Kids News is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children. This program meets the need of children whose sophistication and curiosity about their world is motivated by the information explosion. They have the interest; they have opinions; but they also have a healthy skepticism about adult explanations, which tend to be either condescending or overly complex. A cast of engaging and intelligent multi-cultural male and female child actors interact with each other and connect to the viewers.
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 Glenda Norton 318-629-6000 Address E-mail Address 3150 North Market St gnorton@ktalnews.tv City State ZIP Code Shreveport LA 71107
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 07/10/2012