| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul E Knies |
P.O. BOX 1009 JASPER, IN 47547 United States |
+1 (812) 634-9232 |
PKNIES@DCBROADCASTING.COM |
Individual |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
John Neely Esq MILLER AND NEELY, P.C. |
3750 University Blvd., West Suite 203 Kensington, MD 20895 United States |
+1 (301) 933-6304 |
JOHNSNEELY@YAHOO.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | ||
| Nielsen DMA | Evansville | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wjts.tv |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 6.25 |
| 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 | 0.0 |
| 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. Section 73.671: | 0.0 |
| 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. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| 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 Yes No 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? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday 4:00pm and Saturday 7:30am until 4/22/16 and then 4/23/16 forward Saturday 7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 16 |
| Total times aired | 16 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Eight-time Emmy-nominated Animal Rescue is a weekly half-hour long television series showcasing the heroic efforts of people helping animals. Animal Rescue cameras travel around the world capturing these dramatic rescues. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday 4:00pm and Saturday 8:00am until 4/22/16 and then 4/23/16 forward Saturday 8:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 16 |
| Total times aired | 16 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales is a weekly half-hour television series all about dogs and the people who love them. Dog Tales features dogs of all sizes, shapes, and breeds from across the United States |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | 3 Wide Life |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Three Wide Life looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel, and drivers who share their experiences, advice, and stories educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's "Into The Wild" |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna's Into The Wild takes viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddydo |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday 4:00pm and Saturday 9:00am until 4/22/16 and 4/23/16 forward Saturday 9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 16 |
| Total times aired | 16 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Whaddydo is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 13 to 16 about the world around them. Each segment is an educational life-lesson, based on reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at anytime, anywhere. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 4:00pm and Saturday 7:00am until 4/22/16 and then 4/23/16 forward Saturday 7:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 16 |
| Total times aired | 16 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 10 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series geared for school-aged kids focuses on real-life science topics and problems to be solved. Set against a backdrop of MTV-style music, camera angles and graphics, the show features a diverse group of pre-adolescents as hosts and experimenters. The goal is to get kids excited to ask science-related questions about everyday things and to feel confident about searching for the answers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Biz Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kids is an educational television show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience. It uses sketch comedy and young actors to explain basic economic concepts. Its motto is: "Where kids teach kids about money and business. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday 4:00pm and Saturday 10:00am until 4/22/16 and then 4/23/16 forward Saturday 10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 17 |
| Total times aired | 17 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Real Life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teenage viewers |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon.Tues.Wed.Thurs.Fri. 4:30p and Sun. 7:00a thru 4/22/16 and 4/23/16 forward Sunday 7:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 29 |
| Total times aired | 29 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of today's children. Jack Hanna is one of America's most beloved naturalists and adventurers. In each episode, Hanna takes millions of family viewers on exciting journeys to learn about animals and the places they live. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Adventures Of Donkey Ollie |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Adventures Of Donkey Ollie is an exciting half hour animated series. Bolstered by his faith in God, Ollie learns courage and bravery as he travels throughout the ancient world. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | William C. Potter |
| Address | P.O. Box 1009 |
| City | Jasper |
| State | IN |
| Zip | 47547 |
| Telephone Number | (812) 482-2727 |
| Email Address | traffic@wjts.tv |
| 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 noncore 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. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
| Other Matters (1 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's "Into The Wild" |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna's "Into The Wild" takes viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. |
| Other Matters (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teenage viewers. |
| Other Matters (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 10 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series geared for school-aged kids focuses on real-life science topics and problems to be solved. Set against a backdrop of MTV-style music, camera angles and graphics, the show features a diverse group of pre-adolescents as hosts and experimenters. The goals is to get kids excited to ask science-related questions about everyday things and to feel confident about searching for the answers. |
| Other Matters (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Adventures Of Donkey Ollie |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Adventures Of Donkey Ollie is an exciting half hour animated series. Bolstered by his faith in God, Ollie learns courage and bravery as he travels throughout the ancient world. |
| Other Matters (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | 3 Wide Life |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Three Wide Life looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel, and drivers who share their experiences, advice, and stories educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals |
| Other Matters (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Dog Tales is a weekly half-hour television series all about dogs and the people who love them. Dog Tales features dogs of all sizes, shapes, and breeds from across the United States |
| Other Matters (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddydo |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Whaddydo is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 13 to 16 about the world around them. Each segment is an educational life-lesson, based on reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at anytime, anywhere. |
| Other Matters (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Biz Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 14 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kids is an educational television show that teaches financial education and entrepreneurship to a preteen audience. It uses sketch comedy and young actors to explain basic economic concepts. It's moto is "Where kids teach kids about money and business:. |
| Other Matters (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Eight-time Emmy nominated Animal Rescue is a weekly half-hour long television series showcasing the heroic efforts of people helping animals. Animal Rescue cameras travel around the world capturing these dramatic rescues |
| Other Matters (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 7:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of today's children. Jack Hanna is one of America's most beloved naturalists and adventurers. In each episode, Hanna takes millions of family viewers on exciting journeys to learn about animals and the places they live |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
William C Potter VP/General Manager 07/05/2016 |
