The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 2, 2026Updated: March 2, 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.

State

Peru levee repairs underway after an act of Congress

54 mins ago

KHS Casino Night Fundraiser to benefit new surgery equipment

1 hr 28 mins ago

Scott Petersen challenges Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen from right

1 hr 50 mins ago

Youth Entrepreneurship Competition returns April 17

2 hrs 56 mins ago

Nebraska State Patrol opens applications for new trooper class

3 hrs 57 mins ago

Dennis Highby, former Cabela’s CEO, passes away at 76

4 hrs 49 mins ago

Sports

2026 Nebraska State Swimming and Diving Championships: BNFF Qualifiers, Results

Cougar notes: WNCC baseball splits doubleheader with Dawson

Youth Classic returns to Sidney with 41 teams competing

Eagles notes: Chadron State wins final game in overtime thriller

Colorado sports notes: Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a single-car crash at age 23, police say

Cougar notes: WNCC softball splits home opener against Dawson

Ag & Outdoor

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

February 27th 2026, 8:27 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

February 27th 2026, 8:16 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

February 21st 2026, 3:02 PM UTC

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

February 19th 2026, 1:27 AM UTC

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

February 15th 2026, 7:05 AM UTC

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTC