Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Thousands of Southern Baptists have voted overwhelmingly to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors in the nation’s largest conservative evangelical denomination

June 10, 2026Updated: June 10, 2026

By PETER SMITH

Regional

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Kenesaw Buildings Destroyed in Tuesday Storms

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Overnight I-80 closure planned near Odessa as bridge replacement project begins

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

State

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Regional

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Kenesaw Buildings Destroyed in Tuesday Storms

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Overnight I-80 closure planned near Odessa as bridge replacement project begins

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

State

South Fork Fire grows to nearly 9,000 acres, remains 0% contained

Lake McConaughy inflows hit a record low

Troopers Arrest 65 Impaired Drivers in Make It Click Campaign

Downtown Sounds

Severe storms bring damaging winds to central Nebraska

Stuart man killed in Gregory County crash

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

Ag & Outdoor

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists