Nation & World

Obama administration plan would process youths in Honduras seeking U.S. entry

Hoping to stem the recent surge of migrants at the Southwest border, the Obama administration is considering whether to allow hundreds of minors and young adults from Honduras into the United States without making the dangerous trek through Mexico, according to a draft of the proposal.

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.

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.

KCI overhaul base lands work from two more airlines

Base operator Aviation Technical Services said Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada have signed on to have aircraft work done at the facility. The Kansas City operation employs more than 70 technicians and support workers. ATS has said it plans to employ 540 and use 40 contract workers at the facility in the next three to five years.

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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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