KU plane eyed for possible sale amid waste concerns
A Kansas Legislature review may consider liquidating state aircraft as a KU plane, a Cessna CJ4 used mainly for trips under 300 miles, draws criticism for high costs and low occupancy. KU Athletics and KU Medical Center dominate usage. critics call the expense wasteful despite perceived benefits from philanthropy and productivity savings.
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KU jet cost sparks call to sell plane fleet debate
KU officials cited a $4,400 flight charged to the Secretary of State, prompting faculty students and staff to urge selling the university jet which could yield about $6.6 million upfront and cut over $1 million yearly in ops. lawmakers seek broad fleet review and possible liquidation.
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Kansas guard Preston concludes time at KU after NCAA process
KU coach Bill Self announced that Preston will not return to the Jayhawks. The 6-foot-10 freshman from Los Angeles had been suspended for a curfew violation and missed 17 games while KU's internal and NCAA investigations continued. Preston said on Twitter he plans to enter June NBA Draft and go pro, with his mother expressing frustration at the delay.
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