The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

May 12, 2026Updated: May 12, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Pine Ridge man charged with stealing pickup in Gordon following report of man with gun

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Amid Harsh National Political Rhetoric, a Different Kind of Message in Cherry County Sheriff’s Race

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

Disease outbreak cuts Wyoming, Yellowstone wolf numbers to lowest level since reintroduction era

State

Fire on Nebraska National Forest near Chadron burns 350 acres

Multiple wildfires reported in northern Nebraska Panhandle amid dangerous fire conditions

Fire crews battle massive structure fire, wind-driven grass fires north of Scottsbluff

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit

Sports

Destination Lewiston: Doane baseball books program's first trip to NAIA World Series

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

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

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

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