
Douglas County: A Season Cut Short
The Omaha Benson High School Football team had to suddenly cancel the last two games of the season. Join Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus to find out what is next for the historic program, and the devastation open enrollment has caused to small OPS schools like Benson. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Duke Rood and Hannah Nazarenus News Clips Courtesy ofKMTV: https://www.3newsnow.com/north-omaha/its-unfortunate-benson-high-school-football-cancels-remainder-of-seasonNebraska Public Media: https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-articles/lack-of-competitive-balance-boils-over-in-high-school-sports/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIhk9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTQH3iXcySFNnrcOdPTj4fiS00oLyzuxhjPHEZg_9GTV4kVL1zqVJHjK5A_aem_jHHrb5xmwWN_9gmHzUGkCQWOWT: https://www.wowt.com/2024/10/16/nsaa-responds-omaha-bensons-cancellation-own-football-season/KETV: https://www.ketv.com/article/benson-high-school-foundation-funds-new-baseball-softball-fields/64148150Thank you to Gary Sharp, Mike'l Severe, Brandon and Stacey FiscusPrimary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
3 Juni 12min

Nemaha County: Winning Culture
In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto take you inside the incredible rise of the Johnson-Brock Eagles boys’ basketball team. This small-school powerhouse defied the odds to win three straight Nebraska state championships. Through exclusive interviews with players and coaches, they explore how a rural program built a winning culture, the impact of youth development, the deep ties between the team and its town, and what’s next after the legendary Coach Lucas Dalinghaus steps down. It’s a story of determination, teamwork, and the lasting legacy of high school sports in a close-knit community.Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced, and edited by Seth Stutzman and Camden Otto Thank you to Coach Dalinghaus and the Eagles players. Additional audio: Primary music - "Critically III" Fine Tune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481Secondary music - "Soft Waves Forming" AavirallExtra Clips - Nebraska Public Media FacebookExtra Clips - 10/11 News Facebook
20 Maj 15min

Butler County: Try Everything
Join hosts Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow in this captivating episode of our podcast series as they uncover the inspiring story of the Aquinas Catholic High School Show Choir, "Forte." An enlightening story about their experience as a smaller show choir as they travel and compete in Norfolk, Nebraska. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Brandon McMiller and Nolan Benbow Additional audio: Primary music - "Critically III" Fine Tune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481
7 Jan 15min

Butler County: Behind the Voices
Take a peak behind the curtains and get the inside scoop of the creation of the Butler County episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with the students responsible for creating the Butler County: Try Everything episode. Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
7 Jan 7min

Thayer County: Behind the Voices
Take a peek behind the curtain and learn a little bit more behind the creation of the Thayer County Episode! Teghan Metcalf sat down with Lauren Behn and Macy Byars to talk more about their episode Thayer County: Run by Women!Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
17 Sep 20245min

Thayer County: Run by Women
Thayer County is home to the first permanent women's suffrage organization in the United States, establishing a place for Nebraskan women to influence their community. That history of strong female advocates and leaders lives on through the female leaders in the county's government, businesses and families. Join us as we talk with Thayer's museum curator, a women's club president, and a Hebron businesswoman about why they love their county and it's history!In this episode, Lauren Behn and Macy Byars travel to Belvidere and Hebron, Nebraska to explore small towns with a big history. Most of Thayer's local government seats are held by women, and even more businesses and organizations are run by them. Their community projects and developments cannot be acknowledged without the women who planned and executed them- all while balancing their ideas and careers with more traditionally feminine roles. While stories about women's history often take place in big cities, Thayer's story is one that proves you can find a strong woman anywhere. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Macy Byars and Lauren BehnPrimary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801
10 Sep 202410min

Nance County: Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum
The Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum was started in 1884 and was in operation until 1934. An earlier form of the school was created as an agreement in the Treaty of Obligation between the Pawnee Nation and the United States Government. Despite the school's tragic past, historical landmarks like this museum bring healing to the community and inform the public about its history.Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, scripted, voiced and edited by Ben Drozd and Jackson AtwellThank you to Sunshine Thomas Bear, Nancy Carlson, Alyce Teral and Rich Rhode for sharing your amazing stories and the history of the Genoa Indian Industrial School Museum
27 Aug 202410min

Hamilton County: Susan's Books
Join Teghan Metcalf and Joel Bierbower as they step into the wonder and awe that is Aurora, Nebraska’s own Susan’s Books and Gifts, a cherished small-town bookstore that embodies the spirit of generosity and love for literature. Susan shares her history and the importance of maintaining a physical space for human interaction via community donations and volunteer efforts, emphasizing how even a single book can change someone’s life.Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Teghan Metcalf and Joel BierbowerThank you to Susan WilliamsPrimary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Secondary music - "Minor Chord Indie"
13 Aug 20249min