Episodes
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121 Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge
Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge is considered one of the loneliest places in Nebraska, but if you take the time to travel out to see it, you'll be rewarded with spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife. The refuge was established in 1931 to protect the wetlands in the area and to provide…
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120 White River Flood of 1991
On May 10, 1991, the White River in northwest Nebraska flooded its banks, causing widespread devastation in the nearby town of Crawford. Baseball-sized hail rained down on the area. When it was over, Gov. Ben Nelson reported "devastation of tragic proportions." He declared a state emergency as…
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119 Haunted Alliance Theater
Irene talks about the Alliance Theater in Alliance, Nebraska and discusses its famous resident ghost. She relays stories told of people's experiences in the theater and assures everyone, the ghost is mostly friendly, so there's no need to worry.
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118 Haunted Sidney
Irene discusses the locations in Sidney, Nebraska which have seen and heard strange things that cannot be explained. She goes through the scary stories people have told about Boot Hill Cemetery, the Fort Sidney Commander's Quarters, Sidney Middle School, Sidney Elk's Lodge, Camp Lookout, and the...
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117 Haunted - Silver Cliff Hotel
Irene talks about the Silver Cliff Hotel in Lusk, Wyoming. The once thriving hotel is supposedly haunted. After years of being empty, a group has set forth a major renovation project and it is expected to reopen in 2027. In the mean time, Irene talks about the history of the hotel and some...
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116 Museum of the Fur Trade
Irene talks about the Museum of the Fur Trade and the Bordeaux Trading Post, which are located in Chadron, Nebraska. The museum houses a vast amount of artifacts related to the worldwide fur trade.
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115 The Negro Motorist Green Book
Irene discusses the Negro Motorist Green Book, which was vital for traveling around the United States in the mid-20th century, and the locations of businesses in the Nebraska Panhandle which were welcoming to everyone. Irene also discusses the delicate balance of language Americans grapple with…
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114 SS Scotts Bluff
Today, Irene talks about the SS Scotts Bluff, a World War II tanker. The T2-SE-A1 tanker during the war as a vital lifeline for the Allies.
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113 Sandford Dugout
Conner and Irene talk about the Sandford dugout, a unique structure rarely preserved from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Homesteaders often built a dugout to live in as they worked on their claim and built a sturdier home to live in.
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112 Anthony Kennedy
Conner and Irene discuss the life of Anthony and Martha Kennedy, early residents of Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
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111 Orella
Irene talks about the once thriving railroad town of Orella, Nebraska, in northwest Nebraska.
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110 Hayes Chandler
Conner and Irene discuss Hayes Chandler, who spent his life in Alliance Nebraska, landscaping properties and beautifying the town while working as a garbage collector.
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109 Toadstool Geologic Park
Join Irene as she takes you on a journey through Toadstool Geologic Park. Found in northwest Nebraska, the park offers hiking and exploring of a unique geological formation while learning about history.
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108 Hudson Meng
Conner and Irene talk about the history of the Hudson-Meng Education and Research Center in Northwest Nebraska where you can tour the bison bone beds and debate the theories on how at least 600 bison skeletons ended up in one place.
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107 Lame Johnny
Conner and Irene finish up the story of Lame Johnny, a smart guy who went down a bad path to become a thief.
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106 Lame Johnny
Conner and Irene talk about Lame Johnny, his life in the western Nebraska area, being a horse rustler, cattle thief and his lost treasure.
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105 Sudman-Neumann Heritage House
Conner and Irene discuss the history of the Sudman-Neumann Heritage House in Chappell, Nebraska.
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104 Spade Ranch
In part two of this two-part episode, Irene talks about the legendary Spade Ranch in Ellsworth, Nebraska.
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103 Spade Ranch
In part one of this two-part episode, Irene talks about the legendary Spade Ranch in Ellsworth, Nebraska.
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102 Cowpoke Haven
Conner and Irene talk about Cowpoke Haven, a store in Ellsworth, Nebraska, which has seen a century of history and a visit from a mass murderer.
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101 Chappell Library
Conner and Irene discuss the Chappell Memorial Library and Art Gallery, a hidden gem in western Nebraska.
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100 Our 100th episode
Conner and Irene discuss the past 100 episodes and which ones were their favorites.
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99 Stateline Island
Conner and Irene talk about a serene place to hike in western Nebraska. Stateline Island is a 136-acre refuge along the North Platte River near Henry, Nebraska. It is part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge.
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98 Willis B. Jordan
Conner and Irene discuss the highly successful life of Willis B. Jordan, an early settler to Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
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97 B. F. Roberts
Irene discusses the interesting life of Benjamin F. Roberts, an early settler to Scotts Bluff County Nebraska, who was a successful cattle and horse rancher.
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96 William W. White
Conner and Irene discuss William W. White an early settler to Scottsbluff, Nebraska, who thrived in the fledgling town.
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95 Fontenelle Apartment House
Most people drive past the Fontenelle Apartment House in Scottsbluff, Nebraska without realizing its significance in the history of the city. Today, Conner and Irene discuss the history of this unique building.
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94 Thomas M. Howard
Thomas Mentor Howard worked in banking, which was an important industry in early Scottsbluff, Nebraska. More importantly, the family worked together in their flower shop, which was quite popular in early 20th century Scottsbluff.
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93 A Couple of Freds
Conner and Irene talk about Fred Wright and Fred Everett, who helped to shape and influence early Scottsbluff, Nebraska in their own ways.
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92 Dorothy Hargens (Hallsted) Waldron
Join Irene as she discusses Dorothy Hargens (Hallsted) Waldron, a wonderful lady with an interesting life. Dorothy wrote a biography about her grandfather, fell in love several times, and was a volunteer a Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska.
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91 Dobby's Frontier Town, Part 2
Join Irene as she discusses the unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska. Dobby's Frontier Town continues to be a labor of love in the western Nebraska town by volunteers who are keeping Dobby's dream alive while teaching about forgotten, but cool history.
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90 Dobby's Frontier Town
Join Irene as she discusses the unique attraction in Alliance, Nebraska. Dobby's Frontier Town continues to be a labor of love in the western Nebraska town by volunteers who are keeping Dobby's dream alive while teaching about forgotten, but cool history.
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89 Dobby Lee
Conner and Irene discuss Kenneth "Dobby" Lee and how his love of history led to the creation of Dobby's Frontier Town in Alliance, Nebraska.
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88 Daisy Graham Anderson
Irene discusses the life of Daisy Graham Anderson, widow of Robert Ball Anderson and how she spent her life talking about and fighting for equality. Daisy kept the memory of her husband alive through reprints of his memoir and speaking at lectures throughout the country.
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87 Robert Ball Anderson
Conner and Irene talk about the life of Robert Ball Anderson, Nebraska's first black homesteader.
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86 Drive-ins – Carina, Biggers, Hilltop, Sunset, COVID
Conner and Irene discuss the drive-ins around the Panhandle of Nebraska.
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85 Chadron and Gordon
Conner and Irene discuss the history of theaters in Chadron and Gordon, Nebraska.
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84 Theaters in Bayard, Bridgeport, Chadron, Crawford, Hay Springs, Morrill, Rushville
Conner and Irene discuss the history of more theaters around the Panhandle.
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80 Midwest Theater
Conner and Irene have spoken about the Midwest Theater in Scottsbluff in relation to other stories, but today, they dive into the history of the theater. They discuss happened to the original Egyptian theater and how the Midwest came to be.
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79 Nile Theater
Conner and Irene discuss the history of the Nile Theater in Mitchell, Nebraska, and where its future lies.
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78 Opera House
Conner and Irene discuss the Marquis Opera House in Scottsbluff was once the place to be if you wanted to see and be seen.
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77 Jefferson Davis Fugate
Conner and Irene discuss an influential man nearly forgotten by time.
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76 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 3
Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.
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75 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 2
Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.
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74 Camp Sheridan and Spotted Tail Agency, Part 1
Conner and Irene talk about Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency and why only a historical marker remains.
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73 The White River, Auroras, and Fall
Conner and Irene sit down to discuss the White River, the Northern Lights and Fall in western Nebraska.
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72 Tri-State Monument
Conner and Irene talk about the Tri-State Monument, which marks the location where Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming meet.