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KU-KSU rivalry takes root in childhood

Kansas' in-state rivalry heats up with a gridiron match-up between KU and K-State just a day away, and while most fans will be rooting for their particular team based on where they went to college, we found that for some the rivalry takes root in childhood.

6Sports video: Jayhawk cross country team ready for nationals

On Monday the Kansas men's cross country team will take part in it's final meet of the year at the NCAA national championship in Terre Haute, Ind.

6Sports video: Early, unscheduled practice helps the 'Hawks regroup

The Kansas men's basketball team tries to regroup after Wednesday's 78-71 setback to Oral Roberts at Allen Fieldhouse.

6Sports video: Sunflower showdown marks 104th meeting

The Kansas football team has beaten Kansas State more than any other opponent and tomorrow the Jayhawks and Wildcats will meet for the 104th time.

6Sports video: Vikings trip Free State in state semi's 31-14

For eleven straight weeks they barreled through each and every opponent without playing against each other, but tonight that free ride ended in a clash of the titans as the undefeateds met for the first time.

Area emergency response personnel 'fight' for cause

Thirty-six area firefighters and police officers are trading in their uniforms for gloves this Saturday to fight in an amateur boxing event.

Boyda finding her niche in D.C.

The freshman class of the new Democratic House is wrapping up its week of orientation, and like freshmen college students at KU, congresswoman-elect Nancy Boyda has housing options to consider.

State officials add second meeting to hear coal plant concerns

A spill-over crowd of concerned citizens in Lawrence has forced a second meeting with state officials over the proposed construction of coal plants in western Kansas.

United Way close to reaching goal

The Douglas County United Way marked the official close of its annual fund drive today saying it was well on its way to reaching its goal of $1.6 million.

Day marks high number of car-deer accidents

Tomorrow is known to state transportation officials as D-Day, or Deer Day, because of especially high numbers of car-deer accidents that historically occur on that date.

Library plans propose smaller, cheaper building

Lawrence developers released plans today for a new public library that included a smaller and cheaper proposal.

Man wanted for murder questioning in federal court

A man who investigators say may have information about an unsolved murder in Douglas County spent part of his day in federal court.

Jury convicts father of murdering infant daughter

An emotional child abuse case comes to a close today in Douglas County District Court as jury convicts a father of murdering his infant daughter.

Art a la Carte

Welcome to Art a la Carte. I'm Journal-World arts editor Mindie Paget.

Young fans take sides in the Sunflower Showdown

In tonight's 6News and tomorrow's Lawrence Journal-World, KU and K-State get their fans young, Free State battles for a chance to go to state finals, and potential development at the former Farmland plant.

Environmental cleanup starts at battlefield site

Archaeologist are also seeking links to Black Jack battle.

Decker found guilty of murder

Closing arguments are over.

Live updates tonight from Free State playoff game

Firebirds face Shawnee Mission West for right to play in state championship game next Saturday.

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