‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

September 2, 2026Updated: September 2, 2026

By UNK Communications

‘It’s what I want to do forever’: UNK student Ryan Arbuthnot finds his future on the family ranch

Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications

Regional

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

CCC Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Automotive Facility

CCC Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Automotive Facility

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Cambridge Court assisted living closure forces nearly 40 Kearney seniors to relocate

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

Axtell man takes plea deal, convicted in triple-fatal crash

Hastings Skatepark Demolition Underway

Hastings Skatepark Demolition Underway

State

Vanderbeek charged with killing cellmate

Milling work to begin Wednesday on three Norfolk streets

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

Nebraska regulators dismiss grain payment complaint against Ohio-based agribusiness

Annual Kearney memorial honors Nebraska fire, EMS members who died

Sports

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

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