The disclosure triggered an investigation by MPR that found Keillor had engaged in unwanted physical contact and inappropriate incidents.
Quick Takes
Illinois State University agrees to operate Peoria station
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WCBU will retain its frequency, format and call letters.
Public Media Co. spins off PMVG, sees change in leadership
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PMC will establish a public benefit corporation as part of the changes.
Programs/Content
WHYY acquires local news site Billy Penn
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The Philadelphia broadcaster becomes the latest pubmedia outlet to buy a local news site.
Quick Takes
St. Louis Public Radio report reveals new details about former host’s offensive remarks
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Don Marsh left the station last month after 13 years of hosting “St. Louis on the Air.”
Quick Takes
Colorado Public Radio awarded $1.2M to boost climate reporting
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The public radio network will add a team of four journalists to produce long-form, data-driven reporting on climate change.
System/Policy
CPB IG audit finds Illinois station should return CSG funds
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Illinois Public Media overstated FY17 indirect administrative support by $947,474, the audit said.
Congress
Bipartisan co-chairs to lead House Public Broadcasting Caucus
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“The bipartisan nature of this leadership team reflects the bipartisan nature of public support for federal funding of public broadcasting,” said APTS President Pat Butler.
Quick Takes
Oklahoma AG seeks third party to distribute OETA Foundation assets
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A receiver is necessary because the foundation is a public charity, the AG said.
WNET takes over NJ Spotlight for collaboration with NJTV
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Reporters for NJ Spotlight and NJTV, the public TV network operated by WNET in the state, will collaborate on broadcast and online content.