Friends group under review over station funding and control
An internal memo warns that a joint and cooperative funding agreement between IPT and the Friends group threatens licensee control and may violate FCC policy and state law. Attorneys say Friends could veto programming decisions via funding, while Friends officials argue the arrangement has not harmed IPT and remains workable.
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Patten
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Friends
Rod Thole
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Bannister
Mutual contract renewal stalled by longstanding issue
The two groups face a renewal delay as Patten’s predecessor expressed ongoing concerns about the issue. The disagreement marks the first time the problem has halted the contract’s renewal, signaling continued friction between the parties.
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Garrison man charged with burglary of K&L Mini Mart
Michael John Kaufman 19 of 105 S Walnut St Garrison was charged with second degree burglary in the K&L Mini Mart break in. Deputies arrested him at his home about 10 a m Saturday and he remained jailed awaiting magistrate appearance.
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Michael John Kaufman
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Benton County Sheriff's Department
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K&l Mini Mart
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