The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

February 26, 2026Updated: February 26, 2026

By The Associated Press

Feb. 20 - 26, 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

enCourage gala supports domestic violence survivors

Hastings Public Schools debunks online rumor that a gun was brought to Hastings Middle School

Jacy Todd found guilty on 24 counts tied to medical marijuana petition

UNK junior Zach Arner serves the community while earning criminal justice degree

Hastings Fire and Rescue Hires New Assistant Chief of EMS

Mobile Arcade Business Winner of Big Ideas Hastings

The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

Regional

enCourage gala supports domestic violence survivors

Hastings Public Schools debunks online rumor that a gun was brought to Hastings Middle School

Jacy Todd found guilty on 24 counts tied to medical marijuana petition

UNK junior Zach Arner serves the community while earning criminal justice degree

Hastings Fire and Rescue Hires New Assistant Chief of EMS

Mobile Arcade Business Winner of Big Ideas Hastings

State

New director appointed at Norfolk senior center amidst rebranding efforts

City Council approves extending Downtown Revitalization

Council oks seeking bids for Northside Park project

Chadron State RHOP students announced

Chadron High student directs charitable fund to FARM CAMP

Historic Missouri River bridges resist wider flood corridor

Sports

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

2026 High School Girls Basketball Postseason Central

Crawford's 26 lead South Dakota past Omaha 89-72

Wednesday's local scoreboard, Feb. 25

Sidney advances to district final with 57-36 win over Omaha Mercy

Bulldogs Rough Up Raiders in Playoff Win

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks releasing rainbow trout this spring

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

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

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

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