The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 4, 2026Updated: March 4, 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

Hastings family battles new way of life

Hastings family battles new way of life

Yutan shuts down St. Cecilia in fourth quarter to secure spot in C2 state semifinals

Yutan shuts down St. Cecilia in fourth quarter to secure spot in C2 state semifinals

York and Polk police team up for trio of road rage arrests

York and Polk police team up for trio of road rage arrests

Earthquake shakes parts of southeast Nebraska, Sunday afternoon

Earthquake shakes parts of southeast Nebraska, Sunday afternoon

Fire north of Lake McConaughy contained after evacuations, highway closure

Evacuation ordered for Cedar View area at Lake McConaughy due to grass fire

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during truck inspection

Troopers find 242 pounds of cocaine during truck inspection

State

Sidney youth invited to prestigious wrestling event

Ricketts speaks on U.S. military action against Iran

Richardson County looks to regulate wind, solar

Kimball Health Services announces Social Services Director as Employee of the Year

Alliance Police officers recognized in Promotion and Award Ceremony

Yutan shuts down St. Cecilia in fourth quarter to secure spot in C2 state semifinals

Sports

GACC forces OT with buzzer-beating three, tops Oakland-Craig 56-48

Elkhorn Valley outlasts Crofton to stay unbeaten

2026 Nebraska Girls Basketball State Championships: Preview, Broadcast Schedule, Results

Yutan shuts down St. Cecilia in fourth quarter to secure spot in C2 state semifinals

Twin connection on the court: Valentine twins to compete at state basketball tournament

Cougar notes: WNCC women open regional with first round game Saturday at home

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion

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