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
AP nullBy JACQUES BILLEAUD and JOSH KELETY

Regional

Two arrested after pursuits on Friday 

Two arrested after pursuits on Friday 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Scott Bluff, Banner counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Warning for Scotts Bluff, Northwestern Banner and South Central Sioux counties.

Gordon leather purse designer sells products all over the world

From a quiet studio in Nebraska’s Sandhills, Lacey Swayne is crafting leather handbags that are now carried by customers across the country — and around the world.

Helping Nebraska’s producers rebuild and recover

This spring and summer, Nebraska has been hit by some of the worst wildfires in state history. For many families, the damage was overwhelming, and recovery could take months or even years.

Hospital CEO proposes hospital district 

Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik explained the shortfall in ambulance funding to the Sidney City Council Tuesday. He is seeking a hospital district to help remedy the problem.

UTV rollover with injuries, fires highlight Brown County Sheriff’s weekly report

A UTV rollover that sent one person to the hospital and two reported fires were among the incidents in the Brown County Sheriff’s Office weekly report from June 14 through June 20.