93 Counties

On May 19th 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark began their infamous expedition of the newly acquired land within the Louisiana Territory. Heading into the unknown, their journey helped lay the foundation in our understanding of westward expansion of the United States. The Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center in Otoe County has aided in providing knowledge to those interested in the expedition for many years. Join host Brian Streeter as visits the center and further explores the journey of Lewis and Clark.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Brian Streeter
Thank you to Doug Mahoney and Doug Friedli for their time.

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A handful of stories have traveled far beyond Richardson county line into national news. Two violent crimes have made this place infamous, but do these stories still shape Richardson County today? Do they still cast a shadow over this place, orr is there more here than what people have heard? 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by Ethan Rask and Josh Machan

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In Sumner, Nebraska, our story traces three generations of one family who each left their small-town farm for college and the wider world. They returned to the same fields, revealing how legacy and identity continue to shape the future of generational family farming.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Niya Davis and Madalyn Fox
Thanks to the Beattie family, and Anastasia Meyer.  

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In the heart of Saunders County lies Wahoo, Nebraska, where two of the most successful high school athletic programs in state history. With nearly 100 combined state championships and runner-ups, this episode explores the weight of expectation, the drive for excellence, and why "pressure is a privilege" for the athletes of Title Town.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced, and edited by Danny Berg and Turner Ahrens

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The Great American Corridor has been symbolized by one central figure: Chimney Rock. Join us as we talk to the Chimney Rock Historic Site Manager, Loren Pospisil, and learn the history of Nebraska's most famous landmark. From the darker elements of the land's past to the ongoing impact the rock has on Nebraskans around the state. 

This episode was produced by KRNU Studios.
Written, voiced and edited by Nathan Ertzner and Riley Bry
We'd like to extend a special thank you to Loren Pospisil at the Chimney Rock Museum for the warm welcome and the interview. 

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In this episode, Jaeden Brown is a Costa Rican man living in Fremont, Nebraska trying to run his dreams down through collegiate soccer. We take you through the peaks and valleys of his immigration story, and how he is adjusting to American life while maintaining his cutural identity.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Christopher Sullivan-Diaz & Kavanaugh Splittgerber
Special thanks to Jaeden Brown, Janice Hall, and Coach Christian Sanchez

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ABC News - Protests at Texas migrant detention center: ‘Not a single criminal in Dilley’, Chicago Crackdown, Part 1: Inside the Chicago immigration operation ‘Midway Blitz’

The Astro in Sarpy County serves as a year-round music venue that is one-of-a-kind in Nebraska. The amphitheater's indoor and outdoor stages serve as the perfect middle ground for artists too popular for smaller venues and not big enough for the major arenas. The Astro gives the people of Sarpy County an entertainment option while boosting the financial impact on nearby local businesses in the La Vista City Centre.

Voiced and written by Alex Gryczanowski and Anthony Rubek
Edited and produced by Alex Gryczanowski
Thank you to Joey Jones, BaiLeigh McCarthy and Ryan Rouse

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This episode of 93 counties unpacks the controversy surrounding prescribed fire to combat invasive Red Cedar Tree encroachment in Cherry County following the 2026 Anderson Bridge Fire.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Reported, written, produced and edited by Jacqueline Lovci and Wes Erickson
Thanks to Ashley Garrelts, Chad Christensen and Ryan Sexson

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This episode of the 93 Counties podcast highlights the intersection of high school athletics and community identity in rural Nebraska. It tells the story of a soccer program that transitioned from underdogs to state champions, using their success on the field to navigate social and political pressures.

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written and edited by Leah Bryan
Voiced by Lucy Mendez and Kristin Haskell
Thank you to the Schuyler Central High Warriors boys soccer team, head coach Ulises Fuentes, Schuyler Community Schools teacher Nicole Taylor, and UNL associate professor and sports broadcaster John Shrader.

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St. Anthony's Catholic Church outside of West Point, Nebraska was founded in 1867. In 2024, the church limited the number of services they have to twice a month. St. Anthony's has a rich history and is an important place for many, but it (and other rural churches like it) can't survive without parishioners and funds. Join hosts Brayden Selk and Noah Post as they discover how this community tries to keep legacy of St. Anthony's alive. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Brayden Selk and Noah Post
Thank you to Diane Oligmueller, Deb Wiegert and Father James Weeder for their time. 

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