| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
| Affiliated network | ||
| Nielsen DMA | Wichita-Hutchinson Plus | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.ksmi30.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 5.0 |
| 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 | 672.0 |
| 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: | 20.0 |
| 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 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays - Thursdays 7:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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 101's energetic hosts introduce teens and young adults to real people doing real jobs. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mouse In The House |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays 7:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program presents children conducting a variety of scientific experiments providing an introduction to the scientific method in a manner that is both informative and enjoyable. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Pancakes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 7:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program features Courtney Campbell whose home is a place children hang out to learn about solving life's problems. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 7:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | The show highlights projects with real hands on experience demonstrating practical applications of math and science. It has a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges viewers to critical thinking and problem solving skills. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays 7:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | The program's energetic and youthful hosts present stories that promote an action oriented approach to environmental issues. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | 9th Period |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 7:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | During the school day Meg, Peyton and Conner are students but when the textbooks are gone they are solving the mysteries of their town. Every episode includes a moral issue as well as interesting science facts and other classroom knowledge. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | The program familiarizes children with the animals of North America. Children will achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific species. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 8) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays 7:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| 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. | The show is about various animals and their habitats and the real life experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care, treating and helping them. |
| 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 | Marian D. Pappert |
| Address | 401 S. Greenwood |
| City | Wichita |
| State | KS |
| Zip | 67211 |
| Telephone Number | 316 201-4800 |
| Email Address | marian@greatplainstv.com |
| 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 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dog Tales |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 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. | The show concerns safety tips and responsibility of owning a dog. It also provides segments on various breeds. The series promotes writing and creative skills with essays and art contest. Digital |
| Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11:00am |
| 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. | The show is about various animals and their habitats and the real life experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping them.Digital |
| Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 7:30 am |
| 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. | The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. Digital |
| Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11:30am |
| 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. | The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. Digital |
| Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 9:30am |
| 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. | The show Highlights projects with real hands on experience demonstrating practical applications of math and science. It has a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges viewers to critical thinking and problem solving.Digital |
| Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Biz Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 10:30am |
| 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. | The show provides advice on financial and monetary topics. The program assists teens in how to properly manage money, create budgets and financial goals.Digital |
| Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Comapny |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays9:00am |
| 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. | The program's energetic and youthful hosts present stories that promote an action oriented approach to environmental issues. Digital |
| 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. | |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Digital Networks - Midwest, LLC
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