The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

March 16, 2026Updated: March 16, 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

Pillen, officials update on containment, livestock in fire briefing

Pillen, officials update on containment, livestock in fire briefing

Mutual aid helps restore power to fire-ravaged region

Mutual aid helps restore power to fire-ravaged region

Situational awareness bulletin: Nebraska toll scam websites located

Situational awareness bulletin: Nebraska toll scam websites located

Bridgeport supports Chappell firefighters

Bridgeport supports Chappell firefighters

Fire near Halsey burns nearly 36,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Fire near Halsey burns nearly 36,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Feed, fencing donations available Monday

Feed, fencing donations available Monday

State

“We stayed packed and ready”: Cozad families prepare to evacuate as wildfire moves closer

Mutual aid helps restore power to fire-ravaged region

Situational awareness bulletin: Nebraska toll scam websites located

Bridgeport firefighters describe first moments of historic Morrill Fire

Troopers respond to dozens of incidents during Nebraska winter storm

First annual Jefferson County Gives fundraiser goes live this Thursday

Sports

2026 High School Girls Basketball Postseason Central

2026 High School Boys Basketball Postseason Central

Kearney welcomes champions back to town

Eagles notes: Villwok 3rd, Gehlhausen 4th, Smith 8th at Nationals

Merino ends season as Class 2A runner-ups

Saturday's local scoreboard, March 14

Ag & Outdoor

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

Outdoor notes: Join Game and Parks in virtual fisheries discussion