Top photos of the day by The Associated Press

March 17, 2026Updated: March 17, 2026

By The Associated Press

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

Regional

City of Norfolk approves new contract with NPPD

City of Norfolk approves new contract with NPPD

Healthy habits and new technology makes 100-year-old Nebraska man, America’s oldest organ donor

Healthy habits and new technology makes 100-year-old Nebraska man, America’s oldest organ donor

Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

Brady Community Rallies Around Fire Damage

Huskers earn four seed in Oklahoma City, play Troy on Thursday

BREAKING: Huskers earn four seed in Oklahoma City, play Troy on Thursday

State

McKeon enters diversion program in disturbing the peace case

Contractor selected for SCC Beatrice Ag Tech project

Gothenburg Area Businesses Pooling Resources for Wildfire Victims

GISH names new volleyball head coach for 26-27 school year

Vigilance in monitoring calf health following exposure to wildfire smoke

Nursing runs in the family, mother/son duo both win healthcare awards

Sports

Williams scores 17 off the bench, Wichita State beats Wyoming 74-70 in NIT

Broncos get star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle from Dolphins in a blockbuster trade, AP sources say

2026 High School Girls Basketball Postseason Central

2026 High School Boys Basketball Postseason Central

Kearney welcomes champions back to town

Eagles notes: Villwok 3rd, Gehlhausen 4th, Smith 8th at Nationals

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

Supplementing dryland wheat and irrigated corn with proso millet in drought years

Nebraska Extension to host March 17 Webinar on Confinement Feeding Cow-calf Pairs

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion