CONSTRUCTION SEASON — Workers for Shilling Construction Co. break down the current asphalt at the northbound on-ramp at Anderson Avenue and Seth Child Road in Manhattan, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Shilling and Ebert Construction companies closed the on- and off-ramps of the intersection Monday to allow for resurfacing the city’s portion of the ramps. City staff posted on social media that the city is only responsible for the lower one-quarter to one-third of each ramp, while Kansas Department of Transportation oversees the rest.
Staff photo by Lewis Marien
Lewis Marien, Mercury staff photographer, documents the month of April.
THE ANCHOR — Kansas State senior defensive tackle and Manhattan High graduate Damian Ilalio speaks to reporters Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the Steel and Pipe Team Theatre. Ilalio is entering his final season as a Wildcat and will once again lead the middle of K-State’s defensive line this fall.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
TALENTED — Manhattan High School’s Interpersonal Skills class takes the stage to do the “Cupid Shuffle” Wednesday, April 2, 2025, during Manhattan’s Got Talent in Rezac Auditorium. The event featured various performances of skit, comedy and music. Monetary donations were accepted to support local nonprofit Common Table, as well as a fundraiser for MHS student Chris McCloud, who recently suffered a severe spinal cord injury.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
BRAVING THE RAIN — A K-State student walks along Jardine Drive near the Manhattan campus Friday, April 4, 2025.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
THE START — Construction equipment fills the corner of U.S. Highway 24 and Kansas Highway 13 north of Manhattan, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. US-24 is closed north of the intersection as two roundabouts at the K-13 and K-113 junctions are simultaneously constructed.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
READY TO SELL — Volunteers unload items in Wreath Hall, Thursday, April 10, 2025, for a garage sale at the Riley County Fairgrounds in CiCo Park. The sale featured a variety of items including toys, clothing and cleaning supplies. Proceeds benefited 4-H members in Riley, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
SPRING CLEANING — Yard waste bags and tree branches await pickup Friday, April 11, 2025, outside of a home on North Fifth Street in Manhattan. The city did its annual Spring Cleanup in April, where crews collected things such as the aforementioned material.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
ON CAMPUS — Riley County Police Department officer Richard Umble gives a demonstration with his K-9, Kyra, outside of Trotter Hall, Saturday, April 12, 2025, during K-State’s annual All-University Open House. The event on the Manhattan campus allows future learners and community members to get an insider’s look at academic programs, campus life and student organizations.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
REMEMBER — Crosses at Manhattan Church of the Nazarene’s Ellis Memorial are silhouetted against an overcast sky Friday, April 18, 2025, outside of the church on Kimball Avenue. The memorial remembers Lynn Ellis and his wife, Mary Lou Ellis, church longtime members. Local religious organizations wrapped up the Lenten season April 17 followed by recognition of Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
HOPPY EASTER — Children participate in an Easter egg hunt at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Manhattan following conclusion of its Holy Eucharist Rite II worship service Sunday, April 20, 2025. The hunt was moved inside because of rainy weather.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
RUN DAY — Marshall Stewart, executive vice president for external engagement and chief of staff at Kansas State University, crosses the finish line Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the fourth annual Run for the Roses. More than 500 people took part in the event, which consisted of both a 5k and 1-mile walk around campus. Proceeds benefited the K-State Gardens, which are celebrating 150 years in 2025.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
GREAT SCOTT! — Brian Strouts, in costume as Back to the Future character Dr. Emmett Brown, stands next to a 1982 DeLorean DMC-12 “Time Machine” at Midwest Dream Car Collection in Manhattan. A replica, built by Robert Moseley of Bob’s Prop Shop in Duncanville, Texas, was unveiled at the car museum Saturday, April 26, 2025. In the Back to the Future movies, the DeLorean is used as a time travel vehicle.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
LET’S GROOVE TONIGHT — Hands go up in the air as students dance to the Village People song “Y.M.C.A.” during Manhattan High School’s prom Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Manhattan Town Center. The mall hosted the event for the 37th time.Staff photo by Lewis Marien
