Kansas fires athletic director Sheahon Zenger at KU
KU Chancellor Douglas Girod announced the dismissal of athletic director Sheahon Zenger effective immediately citing a lack of progress and need for new leadership. Interim AD Sean Lester will oversee Kansas Athletics as the search for a successor begins.
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Who's Next as KU Seeks New Athletic Director
KU weighs candidates for the next athletic director role in a fast moving process. Rumors name several potential internal and external contenders as the search advances. The university faces a pivotal decision on leadership of its athletics department.
County weighs jail options after sales tax defeat
After voters rejected a countywide sales tax 53 percent to 47 percent, officials consider temporary jail units to buy time. The county can lease these units without voter approval or property tax debt lid constraints, potentially funding them from the $15 million used to house inmates elsewhere.
Westar rate request would hike costs for most users
Westar Energy customers could pay higher electricity rates, especially those with solar panels or other renewable energy devices. The Kansas Corporation Commission will hold a public hearing in Topeka to take comments on Westar’s proposed rate structure aimed at encouraging reduced usage during peak demand periods.
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