Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer

In the state case, Bateman acknowledged he knew the girls were in a hot trailer for hours and that the ventilation wasn’t good, but he downplayed the conditions

August 26, 2026Updated: August 26, 2026

By Associated Press (AP)

Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer

Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman, who was convicted of child abuse, appears in Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff, Ariz., for a sentencing hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Jake Bacon/Arizona Daily Sun via AP, Pool)

NPPD planning power line project connecting parts of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas

Nebraska Public Power District is planning a power line project that would reinforce the area around Daykin and Tobias and stretch across the Kansas border.

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

JCH&L CEO Holly Wolff to step down in September

Fairbury's Jefferson Community Health and Life announced Monday that CEO Holly Wolff will be resigning from her position in September.

Clatonia to consider lifting water conservation, explore options to add second well

The Southeast Nebraska village of Clatonia has been under a water usage restriction for the last month after learning that its lone water well was not pumping properly. Now, the tiny Gage County town is assessing its next steps.

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer

NPPD planning power line project connecting parts of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

JCH&L CEO Holly Wolff to step down in September

Clatonia to consider lifting water conservation, explore options to add second well

State

No serious injuries reported when pickup collides with bull moose

City Council doubles ambulance support

Polygamous sect leader gets 24 years in prison for child abuse after girls found in trailer

In rural Nebraska, data center concerns cross political lines

City of Kimball increases pool rates for summer 2027

NPPD planning power line project connecting parts of southern Nebraska and northern Kansas

Sports

With addition of five-star Husker commit Trae Taylor, Millard South eyes three-peat

'Pushing each other every day': Husker running back battle continues, with strides being made

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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