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

Fernau selected percussion section leader at intercollegiate performance

Fernau selected percussion section leader at intercollegiate performance

Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

Donations, volunteers needed as volunteer fire departments anticipate busy fire season

Ag Secretary visits Nebraska, surveys wildfire damage

Ag Secretary visits Nebraska, surveys wildfire damage

North Platte High School evacuated after bomb threat; nothing found after search

North Platte High School evacuated after bomb threat; nothing found after search

State

Sterling teen killed in Monday afternoon crash

Morrill Fire reaches 100% containment; crews remain on alert as fire weather intensifies

Alliance Police Department completes department-wide technology upgrade

Kent Pavelka honored with first bobblehead as Huskers reach Sweet 16

Dog deceased, one person injured in Sterling structure fire Tuesday

Library Explorers Club builds teamwork, problem solving skills among kids

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