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..

Regional

Winter returns with snow and cold

Winter returns with snow and cold

Fire south of Long Pine burns 800 acres

Fire south of Long Pine county burns 800 acres

5 dead in Colorado highway crashes after blowing dirt makes it hard to see

4 dead in crashes involving over 30 vehicles in 'brown out' conditions on Colorado interstate

Grand Island man arrested for felony child abuse after student protest

Grand Island man arrested for felony child abuse after student protest

State

Winter weather advisories issued for parts of Panhandle as snow,

Flood talks on Iran tensions and DHS shutdown demands

Former State Sen. Dan McKeon defends his conduct, questions election integrity

Family displaced in early morning fire

Fire burns 2-3 acres on north edge of Hastings

Six Madison wrestlers qualify for state tournament

Sports

Girls State Wrestling Interviews and Recap

Cougar notes: WNCC men earn defensive win over McCook

Menke, Garcia claim state titles in Omaha

Dix stars in Creighton's win over No. 5 UConn 2 weeks after his mother's death

2026 Nebraska Boys Wrestling State Championships: Southeast Nebraska qualifiers, results

Six Madison wrestlers qualify for state tournament

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska ag leaders push for year-round E15 sales

Outdoors notes: Archery paddlefish applications to be accepted March 1-14

Outdoors notes: 2026 fishing forecast, guide now available

Outdoor notes: Wildcat Hills education events set for February

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

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