The top photos of the day by AP photojournalists

June 22, 2026Updated: June 22, 2026

By The Associated Press

Regional

USDA issues warning to Creighton University over animal testing violation

Private power already stalled in Otoe County

Lincoln attorney disbarred after allegedly fabricating legal documents

Blair man facing charges of child sex abuse; task force to investigate additional reports

Nebraska Attorney General sues city of Lincoln over minimum wage ordinance

DHS says Nebraska suspect in alleged White House attack plot was DACA recipient after visa overstay

State

NU State Museum researcher helps identify new feathered dinosaur species

Edgeworks digitizes Nebraska’s I-80 sculpture garden for America 250

Alliance police investigating string of vehicle break-ins

Family displaced after overnight house fire near Ogallala; pets lost in blaze

Emergency crews respond to reported motorcycle crash north of Sidney

Sports

UNC takes game two of CWS finals, forces winner-take-all Monday night

Behind two homers from LeChance, Oklahoma takes game one of MCWS final

Hundreds of wrestlers pack downtown Grand Island for Friday Night Lights event

East Team Seeks Repeat Victory in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Field day aims to excite kids in Fairbury about a future in football

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April