The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 25, 2026Updated: March 25, 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

Small town buildings turned into lifelong commitments for Northeast Nebraska residents

Small town buildings turned into lifelong commitments for Northeast Nebraska residents

St. Pauls Lutheran School officially opens its expansion to the public

St. Pauls Lutheran School officially opens its expansion to the public

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

'So much at stake': Huskers get set to battle Hawkeyes in Sweet 16

WATCH: Huskers arrive in Houston, ahead of Sweet 16

WATCH: Huskers arrive in Houston, ahead of Sweet 16

State

EPA allows summer sale of E-15 gas nationwide

Small town buildings turned into lifelong commitments for Northeast Nebraska residents

St. Pauls Lutheran School officially opens its expansion to the public

USDA offers disaster assistance to Nebraska producers impacted by wildfires

Converting civic apathy to civic pride: a case study from Marysville, Kansas

Case of man accused of January stabbing in Deshler advances to district court

Sports

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic has 23 points, knocks down late bucket to send Nuggets over Suns 125-123

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

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