The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists

February 5, 2026Updated: February 6, 2026

By The Associated Press

Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 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

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

1 hr 12 mins ago

DED, Pillen no-bid contract fight with auditor heads to State Patrol, AG

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department becomes first in Nebraska to add Holmatro OmniShore system

3 hrs 57 mins ago

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department becomes first in Nebraska to add Holmatro OmniShore system

Sidney Table of Grace celebrates success of $125,000 matching grant campaign

4 hrs 7 mins ago

Sidney Table of Grace celebrates success of $125,000 matching grant campaign

New 4-H Educator ready to take on youth programs

4 hrs 26 mins ago

New 4-H Educator ready to take on youth programs

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

4 hrs 39 mins ago

Whooping cough, chlamydia and chickenpox: Diseases that increased in the Panhandle in 2025

Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

February 5th 2026, 1:17 AM UTC

Valentine Public Library receives multi-million dollar gift

State

Testimony outlines gunfire and victim’s injuries in Beatrice murder trial

1 hr 3 mins ago

Housing study shows cost is a major issue northeast Nebraska

2 hrs 17 mins ago

County Commissioners hold precautionary discussion on importance of District Court Clerk remaining locally elected position

3 hrs 51 mins ago

SWAT unit members give account of childrens' rescue, following the shooting of Tammy Leslie

3 hrs 55 mins ago

Sidney Volunteer Fire Department becomes first in Nebraska to add Holmatro OmniShore system

3 hrs 57 mins ago

Sidney Table of Grace celebrates success of $125,000 matching grant campaign

4 hrs 7 mins ago

Sports

Columbus girls basketball coach resigns, assistant serving as interim coach

February 4th 2026, 12:58 PM UTC

College hoops roundup: Dixon-Waters scores 23, San Diego State beats Wyoming 72-63

February 4th 2026, 5:33 AM UTC

Leyton splits games with Sedgwick County

February 3rd 2026, 11:17 PM UTC

Villwok Earns RMAC Wrestler of the Week Honor

February 3rd 2026, 10:33 PM UTC

Mountain West announces media rights package featuring CBS, Fox, The CW and Kiswe streaming platform

February 3rd 2026, 10:20 PM UTC

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to 124-121 win over Nuggets

February 3rd 2026, 10:16 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

February 2nd 2026, 2:12 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

January 31st 2026, 8:56 AM UTC

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

January 30th 2026, 4:54 PM UTC

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January 26th 2026, 7:01 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Valentine’s Day featured in February at state parks

January 24th 2026, 9:15 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Surveillance detects 197 positive CWD cases

January 12th 2026, 2:04 PM UTC