British pastor charged with manslaughter after man drowns at baptism

A British pastor faces manslaughter charges in the drowning of a 61-year-old man during a backyard baptism

April 8, 2026Updated: April 8, 2026

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Regional

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Berke Buyuktuncel enters transfer portal

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Afternoon shed fire in Wisner ruled a total loss

Afternoon shed fire in Wisner ruled a total loss

Northeast Community College enhances EMS training with advanced immersion lab

Northeast Community College enhances EMS training with advanced immersion lab

State

Pillen announces departure of Nebraska broadband director

Falls City pursues power generation for industry

Returning to the field after catastrophe

John Cook to Receive Hall of Fame Honor in Omaha

Niobrara Valley Preserve near Norden pursuing Dark Sky designation

Kearney SportsPlex celebrates first anniversary

Sports

North Platte St. Patrick’s sweeps team titles at Storm Invite in Chappell

WNCC softball falls twice to Southeast in exciting action

Colorado sports notes: Avalanche beat the Blues 3-1 to clinch Central Division and top seed in the Western Conference

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

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