Photos from the Mideast in the 3rd week of the Iran war

March 16, 2026Updated: March 16, 2026

By The Associated Press

Photos from the ground as the war on Iran launched by the United States and Israel enters its third week.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Regional

Huskers earn four seed in Oklahoma City, play Troy on Thursday

Archbishop Bergan knocks off Norfolk Catholic, goes back to back as C-2 champs

Lincoln Southwest wins first ever boys basketball title, keeps Class A trophy in Lincoln

Sen. Pete Ricketts holds roundtable for future progress of AG

Fire crews respond to grass fire west of Fairbury

Evacuations ordered due to wildfires in southwest Lancaster County

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

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

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