The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

February 5, 2026Updated: February 6, 2026

By The Associated Press

Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Jon Orbach, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

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Regional

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

39 mins ago

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

4 hrs 5 mins ago

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

23 hrs 56 mins ago

Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

Possible gas leak prompts evacuation at Chadron Motor Company

February 3rd 2026, 5:03 PM UTC

Emergency crews evacuated Chadron Motor Company Tuesday morning after a possible natural gas leak was reported, but Black Hills Energy determined the building was safe and business resumed within about 30 minutes.

State

Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial

30 mins ago

Housing study shows cost is a major issue northeast Nebraska

1 hr 44 mins ago

County Commissioners hold precautionary discussion on importance of District Court Clerk remaining locally elected position

3 hrs 18 mins ago

SWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie

3 hrs 22 mins ago

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department becomes first in Nebraska to add Holmatro OmniShore system

3 hrs 23 mins ago

Sidney Table of Grace celebrates success of $125,000 matching grant campaign

3 hrs 34 mins ago

Sports

Columbus girls basketball coach resigns, assistant serving as interim coach

February 4th 2026, 12:58 PM UTC

College hoops roundup: Dixon-Waters scores 23, San Diego State beats Wyoming 72-63

February 4th 2026, 5:33 AM UTC

Leyton splits games with Sedgwick County

February 3rd 2026, 11:17 PM UTC

Villwok Earns RMAC Wrestler of the Week Honor

February 3rd 2026, 10:33 PM UTC

Mountain West announces media rights package featuring CBS, Fox, The CW and Kiswe streaming platform

February 3rd 2026, 10:20 PM UTC

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets

February 3rd 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTC

After warm start to winter, ice fishing conditions arrive across Nebraska

January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTC

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January 26th 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

January 12th 2026, 2:04 PM UTC