Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

A polygamous sect leader has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona while already serving a 50-year sentence in federal prison for orchestrating sex involving children

June 26, 2026Updated: June 27, 2026

By JACQUES BILLEAUD and JOSH KELETY

Regional

Hastings Police Offer Vacation Watch Program for Summer Travelers

Attorney General Candidate to Visit Central Nebraska This Weekend

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Longtime broadcaster and community leader Hunter Arterburn has been named Executive Director of the Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing his role as host of the morning radio show on 987 The Big Boy.

Kearney man arrested on false imprisonment, sexual assault charges

Duncan Field Hosts Hastings Bambinos' Field of Dreams Night

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway

Regional

Hastings Police Offer Vacation Watch Program for Summer Travelers

Attorney General Candidate to Visit Central Nebraska This Weekend

Hunter Arterburn to lead Cheyenne County Community Center while continuing on The Big Boy morning show

Kearney man arrested on false imprisonment, sexual assault charges

Duncan Field Hosts Hastings Bambinos' Field of Dreams Night

New eagle sculpture takes flight at Buffalo County Fairgrounds

State

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

Lincoln man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison in child exploitation case

Lexington Crossroads Mission Avenue facility opening

Gordon leather purse designer sells products all over the world

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Sports

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

A goal to spread soccer lands Omaha kids on the World Cup field

4-H nationals bring thousands to Grand Island

Oklahoma dominates UNC, wins first College World Series since 1994

Hundreds of hoopers compete at growing UNK basketball camp

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

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities