Crime

Former priest Shawn Ratigan’s 50-year sentence for child pornography upheld

A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld the 50-year prison sentence of Catholic priest and convicted child pornographer Shawn Ratigan. Ratigan, who was sentenced last September after pleading guilty to federal charges of producing and attempting to produce child pornography, argued on appeal that the sentence was unreasonable.

Red Zone

Why extending Justin Houston’s contract next makes sense for the Chiefs

From the Chiefs’ point of view, extending the contract of 25-year-old linebacker Justin Houston, who reported to training camp Wednesday, could prove to be cheaper than letting him hit free agency next offseason.

Cityscape

New City Market vendor offers gourmet snacks

Hungry Monkey Party Bites has set up a kitchen at 106 E. Fifth St. with a goal of “transcending the bounds of the ordinary snack.” It plans to start selling its flavored popcorn, nuts, cookies and other treats at the City Market starting Saturday.

Royals

Live updates, stats from Thursday’s Royals-Indians game

Follow along on your desktop or mobile device during Thursday’s Royals-Indians game for live stats and updates from Andy McCullough, The Star’s Royals beat reporter, and other Star sportswriters and editors.

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Campus Corner

Rapper Nelly snaps photo with football coach Charlie Weis, admits to being KU hoops fan

Rapper Nelly, who is from St. Louis, admitted he's a fan of Kansas basketball and during a visit to ESPN had his photo taken with Jayhawks football coach Charlie Weis.

Campus Corner

Rapper Nelly snaps photo with football coach Charlie Weis, admits to being KU hoops fan

Rapper Nelly, who is from St. Louis, admitted he's a fan of Kansas basketball and during a visit to ESPN had his photo taken with Jayhawks football coach Charlie Weis.

The Buzz

Humane Society gives $375K to opponents of Missouri ‘right to farm’

Opponents of the so-called “right-to-farm” constitutional amendment had previously only raised roughly $46,000.

Red Zone

Chiefs’ Red Friday Pep Rally will be at Union Station, feature fireworks

The Chiefs will play host to their annual Red Friday Pep Rally on Sept. 5 downtown outside of Union Station, which is celebrating its centennial this year. In a news release, the rally promises “music, lights, fireworks and football” as part of the festivities.

Chow Town

Honey 1 is one of Chicago’s best barbecue joints

Honey 1 meat is cooked with hickory and oak until tender, firm, easy to chew and smokey delicious. “The Smoke Is No Joke” is Honey 1’s motto.

KC Gardens

K-State video: Harvesting and storing onions

To watch a video by K-State about harvesting and storing onions, read on...

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