K-State Research and Extension will host its Spring Crops Field Day in person on Tuesday, May 14 at its Southeast Research and Extension Center at 25092 Ness Road in Parsons. REGISTRATION IS 8:30-9:00 A.M.

As the weather starts to warm up, algae and other aquatic plants will become more prevalent in ponds. Aquatic plants are a natural part of the pond ecosystem and vegetation in and around ponds proving valuable for fish and wildlife habitat. They can also help reduce stream bank erosion. However, when aquatic plants become too prevalent and start to overtake a pond, they become a problem and are referred to as aquatic weeds. When considering aquatic weed control, remember these two points; prevention is always better than treatment and weeds need to be identified to determine the best option for control.

The Kansas City Royals got a taste of their own medicine against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. The Royals, who have turned in several late comebacks this season, were on the losing end against the Brewers at Kauffman Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chris Oladokun turned around during Sunday’s rookie minicamp practice, quickly attempting to find Xavier Worthy. The first-round rookie receiver wasn’t just open, though; he also wasn’t where Oladokun was expecting.

The Kansas City Royals are sticking with young reliever James McArthur. On Tuesday, McArthur earned a vote of confidence from his teammates after blowing his second consecutive save opportunity.

Coming down the final stretch of the year, the Independence High School girls’ swim team traveled to Osawatomie last Wednesday, May 1 for the next to last event of the regular season. The Lady Bulldogs competed well, earning the silver medal as a team and a plethora of top-five individual performances.

Historical Marker #58, Greenwood County and the Bluestem Pasture Region of Kansas, located 37° 50.201′ N, 95° 59.266′ W, Neal. Marker is located on U.S.

The Wilson County Board of County Commissioners met for their regular session Wednesday, May 1. Commissioner Casey Lair called the meeting to order, after which Commissioner Andrew Miller gave the invocation and Commissioner Jerry Scott led the flag salute. A motion was made by Commissioner Scott to approve the agenda and minutes of the April 24 meeting as presented. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion and it carried, beginning the meeting.