The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

February 5, 2026Updated: February 6, 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..

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

6 hrs 58 mins ago

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

Firefighter's photo still rides as truck joins museum

11 hrs 15 mins ago

Firefighter's photo still rides as truck joins museum

‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records

12 hrs 48 mins ago

‘Made me emotional’: Beatrice’s Harrison Vetrovsky relishes accomplishment of two single game records

York County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank

14 hrs 32 mins ago

York County Sheriff's Office investigate overnight break-in at a bank

State

All Is Bright Christmas Tour 2025 gets high praise

3 hrs 59 mins ago

Wisner elementary launches community for kids program

4 hrs 12 mins ago

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

6 hrs 49 mins ago

Housing study shows cost is a major issue northeast Nebraska

8 hrs 3 mins ago

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

9 hrs 37 mins ago

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

9 hrs 41 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

test vod data

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