News-Leader in full damage control mode, over package that included condoms, sex ads

The Springfield News-Leader is in full damage control mode after the fallout concerning a Gannett-connected company that sent a packet containing condoms and ads for an erotica site to prospective students. The packet made it appear that it was endorsed by Missouri State University.

Dave Catanese at KY3 has been following the story. He was given this statement by the newspaper:

News-Leader executive editor Don Wyatt said, "Gannett didn't intend there to be any confusion over the origins of the Student Welcome Pack mailing. We intend to work with the university to make it right."

So far no mention of why the News-Leader ran an article about Student Welcome Pack without mentioning its connection to the newspaper.