The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

May 18, 2026Updated: May 18, 2026

By The Associated Press

State

Frost and Bridger Wallace Showcase Power of Dual Credit Opportunities

11 hrs 53 mins ago

North Platte man sentenced for child pornography

12 hrs 27 mins ago

Tornado near St. Libory severely damages two homes, authorities say

14 hrs 15 mins ago

Strong winds cause major damage in Spencer, Nebraska

16 hrs 9 mins ago

Farnam Volunteer Fire Fighters appreciation dinner interrupted by a grass fire

18 hrs 50 mins ago

Freeze warning upgraded for parts of Panhandle as temperatures could plunge into teens

19 hrs 56 mins ago

Sports

Merino Makes It Happen in Final Event; Unruh Ups Individual Title Total to 10

Corbin Carroll hits 2 homers, drives in 3 as the Diamondbacks beat the Rockies 8-6

McCarthy singles twice and has an RBI against former team, helping Rockies beat Diamondbacks 4-2

Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver

West Nebraska All-Star Games announce 2026 football, volleyball coaching staffs

Bridgeport, Kimball punch state tickets at Class C-9 district meet

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Invasive Species Awareness Week is May 24-30

May 16th 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC