The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 23, 2026Updated: March 23, 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.

Norfolk hospital and health system rebrands as Faith Health

Norfolk hospital and health system rebrands as Faith Health

Man accepts plea deal in Columbus shooting that killed stepfather

Man accepts plea deal in Columbus shooting that killed stepfather

New housing development in Hartington opens doors for first-time homeowners

New housing development in Hartington opens doors for first-time homeowners

Tip off time, TV info set for Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 matchup

Tip off time, TV info set for Nebraska-Iowa Sweet 16 matchup

'Just a blessing': After year away from Huskers, Lawrence grateful for NCAA Tournament win

'Just a blessing': After year away from Huskers, Lawrence grateful for NCAA Tournament win

One flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison

One flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Madison

State

Nebraska Dem Senate candidate Burbank paid third-party candidate’s filing fee

Outdoor warning siren testing Wednesday, March 25

Ricketts supports national Play Day

U.S. Air Force to hit major milestones on Sentinel Project this year

LB1100 expands corporate immunity, threatens access to justice for Nebraska families

Panhandle Frontier Finds features unique events, communities, 200+ vendors

Sports

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

Colorado sports notes: Nikola Jokic posts his 35th triple-double as the Nuggets beat the Trail Blazers 128-112

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