Storytelling on the Plains

Irene talks about the Silver Cliff Hotel in Lusk, Wyoming. The once thriving hotel is supposedly haunted. After years of being empty, a group has set forth a major renovation project and it is expected to reopen in 2027. In the mean time, Irene talks about the history of the hotel and some spookiness afoot at the hotel.

Irene talks about the Museum of the Fur Trade and the Bordeaux Trading Post, which are located in Chadron, Nebraska. The museum houses a vast amount of artifacts related to the worldwide fur trade.

Irene discusses the Negro Motorist Green Book, which was vital for traveling around the United States in the mid-20th century, and the locations of businesses in the Nebraska Panhandle which were welcoming to everyone . Irene also discusses the delicate balance of language Americans grapple with and the role it plays in shaping our culture, including why we choose words like African-American and B...

Today, Irene talks about the SS Scotts Bluff, a World War II tanker. The T2-SE-A1 tanker during the war as a vital lifeline for the Allies.

Conner and Irene talk about the Sandford dugout, a unique structure rarely preserved from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Homesteaders often built a dugout to live in as they worked on their claim and built a sturdier home to live in.

Conner and Irene discuss the life of Anthony and Martha Kennedy, early residents of Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.

Irene talks about the once thriving railroad town of Orella, Nebraska, in northwest Nebraska.

Conner and Irene discuss Hayes Chandler, who spent his life in Alliance Nebraska, landscaping properties and beautifying the town while working as a garbage collector.

Join Irene as she takes you on a journey through Toadstool Geologic Park. Found in northwest Nebraska, the park offers hiking and exploring of a unique geological formation while learning about history.

Conner and Irene talk about the history of the Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center in Northwest Nebraska where you can tour the bison bone beds and debate the theories on how at least 600 bison skeletons ended up in one place.

Conner and Irene finish up the story of Lame Johnny, a smart guy who went down a bad path to become a thief.

Conner and Irene talk about Lame Johnny, his life in the western Nebraska area, being a horse rustler, cattle thief and his lost treasure.

Conner and Irene discuss the history of the Sudman-Neumann Heritage House in Chappell, Nebraska.

In part two of this two-part episode, Irene talks about the legendary Spade Ranch in Ellsworth, Nebraska.

In part one of this two-part episode, Irene talks about the legendary Spade Ranch in Ellsworth, Nebraska.

Conner and Irene talk about Cowpoke Haven, a store in Ellsworth, Nebraska, which has seen a century of history and a visit from a mass murderer.

Conner and Irene discuss the Chappell Memorial Library and Art Gallery, a hidden gem in western Nebraska.

Conner and Irene discuss the past 100 episodes and which ones were their favorites.

Conner and Irene talk about a serene place to hike in western Nebraska. Stateline Island is a 136-acre refuge along the North Platte River near Henry, Nebraska. It is part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge.

Conner and Irene discuss the highly successful life of Willis B. Jordan, an early settler to Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Irene discusses the interesting life of Benjamin F. Roberts, an early settler to Scotts Bluff County Nebraska, who was a successful cattle and horse rancher.

Conner and Irene discuss William W. White an early settler to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, who thrived in the fledgling town.

Most people drive past the Fontenelle Apartment House in Scottsbluff, Nebraska without realizing its significance in the history of the city. Today, Conner and Irene discuss the history of this unique building.

Thomas Mentor Howard worked in banking, which was an important industry in early Scottsbluff, Nebraska. More importantly, the family worked together in their flower shop, which was quite popular in early 20th century Scottsbluff.

Conner and Irene talk about Fred Wright and Fred Everett, who helped to shape and influence early Scottsbluff, Nebraska in their own ways.