The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 2026

By The Associated Press

State

Benefit auction for fire victims today in Gordon

3 hrs 26 mins ago

State audit letter raises concerns about Western Nebraska Regional Airport Authority spending

5 hrs 12 mins ago

Chadron State College Art Associate Professor complete nearly life-size sculpture of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus

6 hrs 7 mins ago

Authorities seek suspect after donation money stolen in Julesburg burglary

6 hrs 14 mins ago

Fairbury airport manager Sandi Decker inducted into Nebraska Aviation Hall of Fame

16 hrs 59 mins ago

‘Magic every time’ sandhill crane knowledge and appreciation

18 hrs 26 mins ago

Sports

Eagles Lose Late-Inning Leads vs. Rangers

Cougars split conference games with Lamar on Friday

Colorado sports notes: Marsh helps power 7-run first inning as Phillies beat Rockies 10-1 in Colorado’s home opener

Graves scores 28, Creighton takes down Rutgers 82-69 in CBC quarterfinals

April 4 (2:45 PM CT) - Indy Ignite vs Omaha Supernovas (NCN TV)

Prep track & field roundup: Leyton’s Alec Watchorn earns top honor as Burns sweeps team titles at Bayard CD Meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

11 hrs 18 mins ago

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

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

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

March 15th 2026, 6:17 AM UTC

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

March 11th 2026, 2:53 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland

March 8th 2026, 3:20 AM UTC