93 Counties

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93 Counties is a weekly show hosted by students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri River.

6월 30일

Dodge County: Pura Vida in the Plains

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 StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Christopher Sullivan-Diaz & Kavanaugh SplittgerberSpecial thanks to Jaeden Brown, Janice Hall, and Coach Christian Sanchez Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801"La Murga" by Willie Colon"Rice and Beans" by Compania Folclorica Matambu"La Guaria Morada" by Roberto Gutiérrez & Carlos LópezABC News - Protests at Texas migrant detention center: ‘Not a single criminal in Dilley’, Chicago Crackdown, Part 1: Inside the Chicago immigration operation ‘Midway Blitz’

12분
6월 16일

Sarpy County: Core Memories in the Core of La Vista

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 RubekEdited and produced by Alex GryczanowskiThank you to Joey Jones, BaiLeigh McCarthy and Ryan Rouse Primary music: “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801 Secondary music: "Amber” by 311“Another Story” by The Head and the Heart“American Teenager” by Ethel Cain“Slide” by Goo Goo Dolls“Lost in My Mind” by The Head and the Heart“Closer to Fine” by Indigo Girls“Wonder” by Megan Moroney“Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” by Trace Adkins Additional audio: Young The Giant announcement - MammothKMTV 3 News - Liquor license

12분
6월 2일

Cherry County: Fire on the Plains

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 StudiosReported, written, produced and edited by Jacqueline Lovci and Wes EricksonThanks to Ashley Garrelts, Chad Christensen and Ryan Sexson Primary Audio: Primary Music: “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

17분
5월 19일

Colfax County: Champions Under Pressure

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 StudiosWritten and edited by Leah BryanVoiced by Lucy Mendez and Kristin HaskellThank 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. Additional Audio:Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Courtesy of AtlasAudio - https://pixabay.com/music/nostalgia-documentary-documentary-music-507827/ Courtesy of ViacheslavStarostin - https://pixabay.com/music/solo-piano-dramatic-dramatic-serious-music-513033/ Courtesy of Nebraska School Activities Association - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2eue4dJbWsCourtesy of MS NOW - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UVBITMPvgA Courtesy of C-SPAN - https://www.c-span.org/clip/campaign-2024/donald-trump-on-illegal-immigrants-poisoning-the-blood-of-our-country/5098439Courtesy of CNN - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxZkg0rOWI4 Courtesy of Justsoundfx - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zGkyAgmXPECourtesy of Bliss Corner - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2nw9fcehYo&t=605sCourtesy of Jetsantouki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ih0JJLoMIg&t=5s

13분
2025. 09. 09.

Cuming County: Changes at St. Anthony’s Church

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 StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Brayden Selk and Noah PostThank you to Diane Oligmueller, Deb Wiegert and Father James Weeder for their time. Additional Audio: Primary Music: “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801

9분
2025. 08. 26.

Madison County: Public Funds, Private Schools

In this episode, hosts Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik travel to Madison County to explore recent school-choice legislation in Nebraska. They speak with a Norfolk private school principal and include audio from State Senator Robert Dover about the benefits of private-school legislation. Tim Royers, president of the Nebraska State Education Association, and Daniel Russel, director of Stand for School share concerns about the impact on public education. Nebraska parents also weigh in on the issue. Through local voices and expert insights, this episode examines how school-choice policies are shaping communities across Nebraska. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Jodi Soptic and Rayna Pytlik Additional audio:Primary music - “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Secondary music - Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) licenseCourtesy of Flatwater Free Press - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVtW1eyEtl8Courtesy of 1011 News - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MK0UbMloSqwCourtesy of Winter Whale - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq-D8nEBr0ECourtesy of NE Progressive Legislative Study Group - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOj4ceIrIPICourtesy of KLKNTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTzNHaSg64QCourtesy of NSEA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV-HgIwfkpkCourtesy of KETV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnruOfZEI_4Courtesy of KETV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGpDDj8DkgoCourtesy of KMTV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbr4B8a2VIcCourtesy of KETV - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RQMOuGAz8rACourtesy of KETV - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcNjbffVzLc

19분
2025. 08. 12.

Dixon County: Finding Refuge in Ponca State Park

In a world of constant online distraction and rising stress, Ponca State Park offers something rare—refuge. Nestled in the scenic hills of Dixon County, Nebraska, this 2,400-acre state park is more than just a getaway; it’s a living classroom, a conservation stronghold, and a sanctuary for both kids and adults. In this episode of 93 Counties, hosts Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann explore how time in nature can restore our mental health, connect us to history, and inspire the next generation. With insights from park administrator Jeff Fields and 4-H educators Cara Wiebelhaus and Angela Apts, we take you inside the sounds, stories, and science of one of Nebraska’s most treasured spaces. Produced by KRNU Studios Written, voiced and edited by Maddy Christiansen and Evie Storjohann. MUSIC: “Critically Ill” FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Juan Sánchez - Now The Silence" is under a Creative Commons (cc-by) license SECONDARY SOURCES:Gallup: https://news.gallup.com/poll/642704/americans-sleeping-less-stressed.aspx#:~:text=In%20Gallup's%20December%202023%20poll,lowest%20percentage%20in%20the%20trend. Harvard: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/time-spent-in-nature-can-boost-physical-and-mental-well-being/#:~:text=She%20 also%20s aid%20that%20 spending,urban%20environments%2C%E2%80%9D%20she%20said. Ponca State Park: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BoN1lL6rd4&t=40s Hiking Corps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UC17UmbUCAg Nebraska Game & Parks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr21dMsuE8s

10분
2025. 07. 29.

Adams County: Building a Roomier Future

Hastings has struggled to grow for over 20 years, and sufficient housing has not always been a guarantee. Hosts Henry Goodwin and David Swotek take a deep dive into the housing crisis impacting Hastings, Nebraska. Produced by KRNU StudiosWritten, voiced and edited by Henry Goodwin and David Swotek Special thanks to Brian Hoffman, Bri Narick, Patrick Markle and Shannon Landaur Primary music: "Critically Ill" FineTune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481059801Secondary audio: Bizarre 1965 Civil Defense TV Spots - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzJS10SMJ-8&t=254sConstruction Sound Effects - SFXsource.com - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVHyLmBfeA0 Classroom Ambience (Royalty Free) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRjT_TjIlvUSchool Bell Sound Effect No Copyright - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0MIJnSlRyo

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93 Counties is a weekly show hosted by students at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Each episode is a story from one of the 93 counties in Nebraska, rural and urban, from the panhandle to the Missouri River.

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