The day in photos, April 7, 2011

photo by: Richard Gwin

Jon Steele of Saginaw, Mich., plays with his dogs during a lunch break Wednesday, April 6, 2011. The Borzoi Club of America is holding its 2011 Rally and Obedience Trial at the Holiday Inn Holidome; handlers from all over the country came for the event, which runs through Saturday.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Chris Neale of Gainesville, Fla., gives his dog Levi a big thanks after winning the sweepstakes Wednesday, April 6, 2011. The Borzoi Club of America is holding its 2011 Rally and Obedience Trial at the Holiday Inn Holidome; handlers from all over the country came for the event, which runs through Saturday.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Baby Jay mingles with Kansas fans during the Border Showdown game between KU and Missouri at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.

photo by: Justin Juozapavicius | AP Photo

Farmer Jim Freudenberger surveys his wheat crop in Coyle, Okla., March 14, 2011. Freudenberger is among thousands of farmers in the South dealing with a severe drought that has choked back crops, forcing some to plow up what won't grow months before harvest.

photo by: The Merc

Brian Phillips, store operations manager at The Merc, stands with a collection of 60 plastic bags, the average number of bags a family of four gathers in one month. At the request of the food cooperative's owners, the store will no longer offer plastic bags for packing groceries.

photo by: Mark Fagan

Rich Minder, school board president, visits with Marlene Merrill, school board member, as election workers compile results at the Douglas County Courthouse. Merrill finished fifth in the race for four seats on the board. Minder did not seek reelection.