Irene North and Conner Mathis

Storytelling on the Plains

History EN ↓ 104 episodes

A podcast about the history and people of western Nebraska.

Author

Irene North and Conner Mathis

Category

History

Podcast website

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

79 Nile Theater 31.12.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the history of the Nile Theater in Mitchell, Nebraska, and where its future lies.

78 Opera House 24.12.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the Marquis Opera House in Scottsbluff was once the place to be if you wanted to see and be seen.

77 Jefferson Davis Fugate 17.12.2025

Conner and Irene discuss an influential man nearly forgotten by time.

76 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 3 10.12.2025

Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.

75 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 2 03.12.2025

Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.

74 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 1 26.11.2025

Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.

73 The White River, Auroras, and Fall 19.11.2025

Conner and Irene sit down to discuss the White River, the Northern Lights and Fall in western Nebraska.

72 Tri-State Monument 12.11.2025

Conner and Irene talk about the Tri-State Monument, which marks the location where Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming meet.

71 Panorama Point 05.11.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the highest point in Nebraska, its history, and how to get there.

70 Native American Ghost Stories - The Little Girl and the Ghost 29.10.2025

Conner and Irene tell the Cheyenne tale of the little girl beholden to a ghost.

69 Native American Ghost Stories - Ghost Wife and Man Who Was Afraid of Nothing 22.10.2025

Today, Conner and Irene bring you two Native American ghost stories.

68 Native American Ghost Stories - Uncegila's Seventh Spot 15.10.2025

Conner and Irene continue talking about Native American ghost stories.

67 Native American Ghost Stories - The Resuscitation of the Only Daughter 08.10.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the Lakota story of a daughter who was brought back to life.

66 Native American Ghost Stories - Teton Ghost and Man Who Wrestled with a Ghost 01.10.2025

Conner and Irene discuss two stories - The Teton Ghost and the Man Who Wrestled with a Ghost. They are part of the lore of many Native American ghost stories.

65 Captain Albert M. Petite 24.09.2025

Conner and Irene discuss one of the early residents of Scottsbluff - Albert M. Petite, who was held in high regard throughout town.

64 Montz Ranch 17.09.2025

Conner and Irene discuss Montz Ranch, an area East of Scottsbluff where hikers can see the beauty of the North Platte Valley.

63 Greek Festival 10.09.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the annual Greek Festival.

62 The Wreck of Freight No. 116, Part 2 of 2 03.09.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the 1908 train wreck just east of Clinton, Nebraska in a heavy storm.

61 The Wreck of Freight No. 116, Part 1 of 2 27.08.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the 1908 train wreck just east of Clinton, Nebraska in a heavy storm.

60 Making history now 20.08.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the local events that people will be talking about in the future as history is being made now.

59 Hay Springs bank robbery, part 2 of 2 13.08.2025

Conner and Irene continue the story of the bank robbery in Hay Springs and have a lot of fun along the way.

58 Hay Springs bank robbery, part 1 of 2 06.08.2025

Conner and Irene discuss a little-known bank robbery in 1930 and have a few laughs along the way.

57 Lazy U Motel 30.07.2025

Conner and Irene talk about the history of a little hotel in Bridgeport, Nebraska and its new lease on life.

56 The murder of Samuel D. Cox 16.07.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the murder of Samuel D. Cox and how it related to the temperance movement in early Nebraska.

55 Eugene T. Westervelt and the Republican newspaper 09.07.2025

Conner and Irene discuss the life of Eugene T. Westervelt and the Republican newspaper, which he founded.

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