The day in photos, May 1, 2011.

photo by: Charlie Riedel/AP Photo

Kansas City’s Billy Butler celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning. The Royals beat the Twins, 11-2, on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo.

photo by: Submitted by My Plates

A proposed design of Kansas University license plate in the state of Texas.

photo by: John Young

This home, located at 4129 Seele Way, and its neighbor are among several houses on display around Lawrence in the Spring Parade of Homes.

photo by: Whitney Mathews

Players take the field to warm up before Saturday's game between Sporting KC and New York Red Bulls. The game is the sixth straight road game of the season.

photo by: John Young

A crowd gathers around to listen to a band play during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of Potter Lake on the Kansas University campus. The lake has recently undergone an extensive restoration to clean its water of oxygen-depriving vegetation.

photo by: Nick Krug

Nick Krug/Journal-World Photo.Kansas quarterback Jordan Webb throws as he is pressured by defensive tackle Keba Agostinho (96) during the Kansas Spring Game on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Kivisto Field.

photo by: Nick Krug

Four-year-old Jansen Billie races Eric Smith, Lawrence, a consultant with State Farm Insurance to the finish off a bike safety event, Saturday, April 30, 2011, in the parking lot near KU's Memorial Stadium.