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 Man Appeals Sentence for Sexual Assault Sentence

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

State

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

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

Regional

Hastings Man Appeals Sentence for Sexual Assault Sentence

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Battle Bus Mobile Arcade Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Hastings

Community Olympics celebrates 30 years of friendly competition in Kearney

Former Kearney YRTC employee sentenced to two years in jail

State

Norfolk Avenue to close for River Point District gateway sign installation

Attorney General Hilgers files disciplinary action against Lincoln orthopedic surgeon accused of sexual harassment

Norfolk man arrested after allegedly threatening group with knife at park

Kids Korner recognized as Cheyenne County Chamber's Community Champion for June

Alliance woman arrested in connection with her baby’s death

Cause of Sidney structure fire under investigation

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

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

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

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