93 Counties

Take a peek behind the curtains and get the behind the scenes scoop of the Antelope County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Damon Bennett and Ryan Luektkemeyer to understand the creation of their episode, Antelope County: Ashfall Fossil Beds!  Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park is home to millions of years of Nebraska history. Superintendent Sam Matson and Museum Associate Sandy Mosel team up with a group of interns each summer to keep that history alive. Produced by KRNU Studios Voiced by Damon Bennett and Ryan Luetkemeyer Thank you to Sam Matson, Sandy Mosel, and Jeremy McMillen for their time and hospitality Primary music - “C...

Take a peek behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the Thurston County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Alex Neill and Mari Pilling to chat about their episode in Thurston County: 157 Years of Native American Celebration.  Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

Hosts Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney bring you to experience the Sandhill Cranes migration in Kearney County in Nebraska. Through talking with locals and travelers, they show you the history and the importance of this migration and why it is important to preserve this tradition for many years to come.  Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Kaylee Brodd and Daniel Mahoney Thank Yo...

Hosts Clare Arter and Hanna Christensen visit the home of Abi and Erica Smith located in western Seward County, Nebraska. Abi is a bright soul. She was born with Cerebral Palsy but she has never let her disability slow her down. Some of her hobbies include sewing, singing, painting and winning pageants. Abi is truly Miss Amazing.  Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Hanna Christ...

The village of Arthur is home to 117 people, and is at risk of disappearing entirely - unless they can keep young people in the county.  Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Ben Lampman and Kei Inoue. Thank you to Ruth Jageler, Becky Swanson, Tracy Bowlin, Jason Christensen, Kari Christensen, Morgan Rufenacht, and Matthew Wright.  Additional audio: Primary music - “Critically Ill...

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo, going 100 years strong in Garfield County, had their ground demolished by a summer storm. Instead of taking down a tradition, it brought an entire culture closer together.  Produced by KRNU Studios. Written, Voiced and Edited by Luke Vie. Thank you to Jesse Helgoth and Dale Seidel Additional audio: Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #4810598...

Waking up early, packing the bags, and making a nearly 40 mile drive into Lincoln is the norm for this community in Gage County. In this episode, we explore the Beatrice Special Olympics and the supportive community. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Samantha Grove and Nicholas Murphy Thank you to Michelle Salberg, Brielle Salberg, Heather Humphrey Cullison, Dylan Cullison, Vi...

The Ho-Chunk people of the Winnebago Tribe have lived in Thurston County, Nebraska for over 157 years celebrating the Oldest Native American Celebration in North America. But even through hundreds of years of tribulations caused by European settlers, displacement from the U.S. government and religious attempts of cultural erasure, the Winnebago tribe still gathers every year to celebrate their ann...

In this episode, Josh Mahar takes us through a deep dive into his job as the golf course superintendent at Wildhorse Golf Club in Dawson County. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Jackson Reddick Thank you to Josh Mahar and Tony Collins Additional audio: Primary music - "Critically Ill" FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

Ben Kulat and Elena Watts travel down to Harlan reservoir to learn about a 6-million-dollar initiative to save the Republican River. Journey with us as we learn about the battle between conservationist Merle Illian and his crew of dedicated combatants with the ferocious invasive weed phragmites, whose growth threatened to choke the life out Nebraska's southmost waterway. Produced by KRNU Studios W...

ROSS Leaders started out as a basketball group in Omaha, Nebraska. Now, ROSS Leaders is an official non-profit organization with multiple chapters and affiliated organizations across the county. The youth-supporting organization values community, overall wellness and exploration of South Sudanese culture. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher Thank you to Jacob Idra...

Katie Steffen is a third-generation UNL graduate from Beatrice, Nebraska. Growing up, she spent time at her uncle's farm and found a passion for agriculture and livestock. After she graduated this May, she found a job in Brown County where she can apply her collegiate knowledge to hands-on ranching experiences. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallagher Thank you to Kati...

Buffalo County Community Partners is a non-profit organization working out of Kearney, Nebraska. Their focus is to improve community access to health-based resources. In their new well-being collaborative, the organization has gathered nearly 200 partners to consider community wellness while also prioritizing youth and family care. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Anne Gallag...

Keep Keith County Beautiful is an award-winning non-profit organization operating out of Ogallala, Nebraska. Its focus is reducing litter, increasing recycling and providing sustainability education for its rural community. In this episode, host Anne Gallagher speaks with Keep Keith County Beautiful's employees and explores the organization's environmental impact throughout Nebraska. Produced by K...

In this episode, host Anne Gallagher explores Nebraska's journey toward medical marijuana legislation. Since 2020, the non-profit organization Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana has created petitions to get the issue on the ballot. Through roadblocks and legal technicalities, the organization is still fighting to gain a treatment option for chronically ill loved ones. Produced by KRNU Studios Writte...

In this episode, we discover the history behind the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge and the geese migration of Washington County. We will hear from Waterfowl Program Manager, Matt Garrick, and Supervisory park ranger, Peter Rea. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Destinee Bateman and Grace Dunbar Additional audio: Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asse...

Written, Voiced and Edited by Anne Gallagher Additional Audio:  Primary music: "Critically Ill" FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

We go to Hall County to talk to Northwest High School teacher Jeff Vyhlidal about the impact he has on his students. We also talked to three students about how Vyhlidal has impacted their lives. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced, and edited by Phoenixx Lowman-Carroll Additional audio: Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801 Secondary music - Juan Sán...

In this episode, Peter Krenzer and Tom Searl go to the Fremont Friendship Center in Dodge County. Seniors 60 and older in Fremont have been coming to the center for years, but what makes it so special? Peter and Tom talk to Manager Laurie Harms and Assistant Manager Marv Steffensmeier about the center and attendees Gary and Deborah Bobbitt, Joanne Sheeth, Jack Lingle, Jim Kinney about why they kee...

In this episode of 93 counties, Abigail Carrera follows the smell of barbecue to 2 Brothers Blue Line Barbecue in Syracuse, Nebraska in Otoe County. Hear co-owner Scott Richardson talk about how the business started and what they've learned along the way. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Abigail Carrera Additional audio: Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe S...

In this episode, Saunders County native Sheldon Johnson takes us from farm to turntable and discusses his dual careers in farming and music. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Connor Wieseman and Brady Sorbin Additional audio: Primary music - PRIMARY - 3_CRITICALLY-ILL_AdobeStock_481059801_preview.m4a “Last Time" by Sheldon Johnson Secondary music - "Taco" by Sheldon Johnson   ...

More than two decades ago, the Slatterys were drawn to the beauty and serenity of Cass County. Since then, there have been grapes on the vine at Slattery Vintage Estates. Owner Barb Slattery discusses how she has experienced the area through the eyes of her guests and grown the business. Additional thanks to Director of Tourism for Cass County Carl Reichart Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced...

Wilber, Nebraska is a small town nearly five-thousands miles away from the Czech capital city of Prague, but it is known as the Czech Capital of America. How did this small town become the epicenter for Czech culture in the US? And how Czech is Wilber? Hana Waisserova is a Czech language professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She talked to us about Czech history in America and how their...

Hosts Emma Thurston and Gabe Hinrichs bring you the story of Nebraska girls’ wrestling pioneer, Allicyn Schuster. They talk to her parents Kirk and Jamie Schuster, and Jamie Brown about Allicyn's life and impact on Nebraska girls’ wrestling. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Emma Thurston and Gabriel Hinrichs Thank you to Kirk Schuster, Jamie Schuster, and Jamie Brown for givi...