The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists
July 30, 2026Updated: July 30, 2026
By The Associated Press
By The Associated PressRegional
State parks reducing services heading into back-to-school season
Heading into the back-to-school season, Nebraska Game and Parks state park areas are adjusting operating hours and some services due to a limited workforce.
Cheyenne County Community Center opens registration for fall sports programs
Cheyenne County Community Center opens registration for fall sports programs
National Night Out returns to Sidney
National Night Out is an annual event held across the country to strengthen the relationships between first responders and the communities they serve. It is a chance for families to come together, meet the people who help keep our community safe.
Lightning strike sparks wildfire near Ainsworth
Firefighters and an airplane worked to contain a wildfire in rugged terrain about 12 miles northwest of Ainsworth on Wednesday, with officials believing the fire was caused by a lightning strike earlier in the week.
Fire extinguished at former city power plant
Sidney firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming out of the former power plant in downtown Sidney Wednesday.
Scottsbluff juvenile male arrested following report of stolen vehicle
The Scottsbluff Police Department received a report of a juvenile who had stolen a vehicle and was believed to be driving within the city. During one stop-stick deployment, the suspect intentionally drove directly toward a marked patrol vehicle occupied by an officer.