The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 23, 2026Updated: March 23, 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

From floods to fires: Northeast Nebraska neighbors lead hay convoy to western Nebraska

From floods to fires: Northeast Nebraska neighbors lead hay convoy to western Nebraska

Man accepts plea deal in Columbus shooting that killed stepfather

Man accepts plea deal in Columbus shooting that killed stepfather

Juvenile taken into custody after firearm found during Norfolk investigation

Juvenile taken into custody after firearm found during Norfolk investigation

New housing development in Hartington opens doors for first-time homeowners

New housing development in Hartington opens doors for first-time homeowners

State

Panhandle Frontier Finds features unique events, communities, 200+ vendors

Grand Island man gets 20 years in fentanyl distribution case resulting in death

Norfolk hospital and health system rebrands as Faith Health

Fernau selected percussion section leader at intercollegiate performance

Health care system changes its name

Nebraska DHHS fires top administrator at troubled Kearney youth center

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Rockies begin franchise makeover under the front office leadership of Paul DePodesta and Josh Byrnes

Creighton coach Greg McDermott announces retirement after 16 seasons; Alan Huss will succeed him

Greg McDermott announces retirement from Creighton basketball program

WNCC softball splits with Miles on Sunday

Eagles notes: Four Chadron State entries place at Gillette Rodeo

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic posts his 35th triple-double as the Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 128-112

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

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