Keeping the Light On: Nebraska's Missing Persons Podcast

J. Steven K.

Keeping the Light On is a podcast that shines a light on missing persons cases in Nebraska. Keeping the Light isn't just another true crime podcast, as we dive in Nebraska missing persons cases, to bring in depth conversations from those who loved and knew the missing person the best, bringing their story to light and keeping their cases alive to advocate for bringing them home. Listen to Keeping the Light On wherever you love to listen to your podcasts.

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  1. INTRODUCING--Season 2 of Keeping the Light On: Chance Englebert

    Season 2, Episode 1 Trailer

    INTRODUCING--Season 2 of Keeping the Light On: Chance Englebert

    Introducing Season 2: Chance Englebert In Season 2 we shine a light on Chance Englebert who went missing on July 6, 2016. Last week marked 6 years since anyone has seen or heard from Chance, 6 years of unanswered questions. What happened to Chance Englebert?    If you have any information into Chance's disappearance, please contact the Gering Police Department at 308-436-5089   Thank you for listening and thank you for keeping the light on.    Email the podcast at admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    2 min
  2. Cold Case Nebraska: Christi Jo Nichols | Gone in Gothenburg

    Episode 1

    Cold Case Nebraska: Christi Jo Nichols | Gone in Gothenburg

    #christinichols #coldcasenebraska #keepingthelighton Cold Case Nebraska: Christi Jo Nichols | Gone in Gothenburg   In this gripping episode of Keeping the Light In, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 22-year-old Christi Nichols from the small town of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Christi was a young mother of two who vanished without a trace just days before Christmas in 1987. As we unravel the timeline leading up to her disappearance, we'll hear disturbing details about her troubled marriage, signs of abuse, and the strange behavior of those closest to her. With witness accounts, chilling clues, and a suitcase mysteriously found months later, this case continues to raise more questions than answers. Tune in as we shed light on Christi's story, a haunting reminder that even in small towns, secrets can run deep.   What You'll Learn in This Episode: • The background of Christi Nichols' life and troubled marriage • Eyewitness accounts and statements from family members and investigators • A detailed timeline of the night she vanished • Suspicious behavior following her disappearance • The ongoing mystery and lingering questions decades later   If you know anything about Christi's disappearance please contact:  Nebraska State Police  North Platte Office  308-535-8047 Or Dawson County Sheriff's Office  308 324-3011   Domestic Abuse Help: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out for help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.    Helpful sources for this episode: https://charleyproject.org/case/christi-jo-nichols   https://youtu.be/hPoghcn7W7I?feature=shared   Additional Links: Listen the first season of Keeping the Light on: https://open.spotify.com/episode/60QNfoXArPkdOCVnvFtjoK?si=65DQpNujSYuONRjRB9BEZw   Visit the podcast Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BtAotgQ8o/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Visit Life Wellness: https://www.lifewellness.health/   For questions or case recommendations email me at: admin@guidinglights.org    #TrueCrime #MissingPersons #ChristiNichols #ColdCase #JusticeForChristi

    41 min
  3. Chance Englebert | Before We Begin Season 2 (Q&A)

    Episode 2

    Chance Englebert | Before We Begin Season 2 (Q&A)

    In this episode I answer some questions before we begin Season 2 with Chance Englebert. Stay tuned for Chapter 1 coming soon!    Cold Case Nebraska Christy Jo Nichols Case: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tRgnDdUvjhQeAhgSA9itX?si=SmG6VL1QRW6X7n3jVzdw6A   Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BUZGkyPFC/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Please like, share with friends and subcribe or follow wherever you love to listen to podcasts.    Tips about Chance's disappearance may be sent directly to the Gering Police Department 308-436-5089   If you would like to talk to me about this case or have suggestions for future cases email me at  admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    12 min
  4. Chance Englebert | Prologue

    Episode 3

    Chance Englebert | Prologue

    In this episode, Prologue, I lay the ground work on how I got started working on Chance's case. I introduce a clip from Chapter 1, Rider in the Storm, which will be publised soon!    Please like, share with friends and subcribe or follow wherever you love to listen to podcasts.    Tips about Chance's disappearance may be sent directly to the Gering Police Department 308-436-5089   If you would like to talk to me about this case or have suggestions for future cases email me at  admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    10 min
  5. Chance Englebert | Chapter 1: The Rider in the Storm

    Episode 4

    Chance Englebert | Chapter 1: The Rider in the Storm

    To begin this journey, I sit down with a private investigator who has been closely involved in Chance's case. Together, we discuss what is known about the night Chance disappeared. In Chapter 1 of Season 2, Rider in the Storm, we open our new series by focusing on the disappearance of Chance Englebert, a young husband and father who vanished on July 6, 2019, in Gering, Nebraska. Chance's case has remained unsolved for 6 years now, leaving family, friends, and a community searching for answers. This episode provides a foundation for the series ahead—giving listeners a deeper understanding of Chance's story through the lens of a professional investigator. What you'll hear in this episode: • The circumstances leading to his disappearance. • Insights and perspectives from someone directly involved in looking for answers. • Circumstances and witness statements you may not have heard before   KTLO Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BE6AQUFsM/?mibextid=wwXIfr Help Find Chance Englebert Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/share/14QvNFqfsYM/?mibextid=wwXIfr   Keeping the Light In is dedicated to shedding light on Nebraska's missing persons and ensuring their stories are never forgotten. Please like, share with friends and subcribe or follow wherever you love to listen to podcasts.    Tips about Chance's disappearance may be sent directly to the Gering Police Department 308-436-5089   If you would like to talk to me about this case or have suggestions for future cases email me at  admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    41 min
  6. Chance Englebert | Chapter 2: The Heart of a Cowboy

    Episode 5

    Chance Englebert | Chapter 2: The Heart of a Cowboy

    In Chapter 2/Season 2 of Keeping the Light On, we step away from the mystery and focus on the life of Chance Englebert. Chance was more than a missing person — he was a devoted husband, a loving father, a son, a friend, and a young man with a bright future. In this episode, we honor his story, his work ethic, his love for the outdoors, and the laughter he brought to everyone who knew him. This chapter is a reminder of why Chance's disappearance in Gering, Nebraska, on July 6, 2019, still matters today. Chance Englebert's name is not just tied to a case — it's tied to a life that deserves to be remembered, and a family still searching for answers.   Chance's Rodeo Win Interview:  https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BChcNbThG/?mibextid=wwXIfr KTLO Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BE6AQUFsM/?mibextid=wwXIfr Help Find Chance Englebert Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/share/14QvNFqfsYM/?mibextid=wwXIfr Bernie's Books:  https://a.co/d/3jytym8   Please like, share with friends and subcribe or follow wherever you love to listen to podcasts.  Tips about Chance's disappearance may be sent directly to the Gering Police Department 308-436-5089   If you would like to talk to me about this case or have suggestions for future cases email me at  admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    32 min
  7. Chance Englebert | BREAKING NEWS: Remains Found, Chance?

    Episode 6

    Chance Englebert | BREAKING NEWS: Remains Found, Chance?

    Potential development in the Chance Englebert Missing Persons Case, as remains have been discovered near Scottsbluff National Monument, not far from where Chance was last seen.    No confirmation from authorities, but we will update with any news and we will keep the light on.    Please like, share with friends and subcribe or follow wherever you love to listen to podcasts.  Tips about Chance's disappearance may be sent directly to the Gering Police Department 308-436-5089   If you would like to talk to me about this case or have suggestions for future cases email me at  admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    4 min
  8. Chance Englebert | FOUND

    Episode 7

    Chance Englebert | FOUND

    November 24th, 2025, Dawn Englebert posted on the official Facebook Group for Chance Englebert, that remains found in October were Chance's.    Gering PD will have the official release on Wednesday.    Thank you fellow Light Keepers for listening and keeping the light on.

    2 min
  9. Chance Englebert | The Scottsbluff Monument, The Screaming Girls, The Coroner's Report, and The Accident

    Episode 8

    Chance Englebert | The Scottsbluff Monument, The Screaming Girls, The Coroner's Report, and The Accident

    In this episode, I talk with Marcy, a fellow Light Keeper, who has been investigating Chance Englebert's disapearance since the beginning, about the official coroner's report, the Scottsbluff Monument, and her thoughts on it being ruled an accident.  What are your thoughts? Thank you fellow Light Keepers for listening and keeping the light on.

    31 min
  10. 2025 Year in Review Wrap Up | Tyler Goodrich, Chance Englebert, Christi Jo Nichols

    Episode 9

    2025 Year in Review Wrap Up | Tyler Goodrich, Chance Englebert, Christi Jo Nichols

    2025 Year in Review Episode,    Thank you Light Keepers for helping me keep the light on in 2025! In this episode I talk about what I learned last year and what you can expect in 2026 and beyond.   Cold Case Nebraska: Christi Jo Nichols- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tRgnDdUvjhQeAhgSA9itX?si=e09772d8f3fd474c Any information regarding Christ Jo Nichols:  If you know anything about Christi's disappearance please contact:  Nebraska State Police  North Platte Office  308-535-8047 Or Dawson County Sheriff's Office  308 324-3011   Domestic Abuse Help: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, reach out for help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788.

    10 min
  11. Chance Englebert | Chapter 3: Holding the Light- Dawn Englebert Speaks

    Episode 10

    Chance Englebert | Chapter 3: Holding the Light- Dawn Englebert Speaks

    In the final chapter of season 2, Chance Englebert, I give voice to his mother Dawn Englebert. She speaks on her frustrations, how she is holding up, and her thoughts about her son's disappearance and the finding of his remains.  Keeping the Light In is dedicated to shedding light on Nebraska's missing persons and ensuring their stories are never forgotten. Please like, share with friends and subcribe or follow wherever you love to listen to podcasts.    If you would like to talk to me about this case or have suggestions for future cases email me at  admin@guidinglights.org   #chanceenglebert #helpfindchanceenglebert #keepingthelighton #lightkeepers

    29 min
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Keeping the Light On is a podcast that shines a light on missing persons cases in Nebraska. Keeping the Light isn't just another true crime podcast, as we dive in Nebraska missing persons cases, to bring in depth conversations from those who loved and knew the missing person the best, bringing their story to light and keeping their cases alive to advocate for bringing them home. Listen to Keeping the Light On wherever you love to listen to your podcasts.

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