History Unfolded on KNCO Radio

History Unfolded on KNCO Radio Radio show about local history in Nevada Co., hosted by Mike Stewart & Tom Fitzsimmons on KNCO AM830 and iHeart radio, Second and Forth Mondays at 9 AM

09/15/2025

Our guest for September 22 will be Brian Waag, Brian is a member of the Oregon California Trails Association and Trails West.

We will continue our discussion on the trails concentrating on the Donner Party.

09/03/2025

September 8ths guest will be Jerry Martini. Jerry is a second generation Grass Valley native, member of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission, and all around history buff.

We will be talking about local theater, and whatever else comes up.

08/22/2025

Monday, August 25, Chuck Scimeca will be our guest. Chuck is a retired California State Parks Ranger and the author of
Over the Henness Pass: Road Barons and Risk Takers.

We will be talking about Bridgeport, Spenceville, the Kneebone Family, and who knows what else!

08/05/2025

August 11th’s guest will be Brian Wagg from the Oregon California Trails Association

“My plan is to talk in some general terms about the Overland Emigrant Trail, primarily the California Trail, and highlight some of the most well known Emigrant parties including:
- the 1st recorded one, Bartleson-Bidwell party, 1841,
- the 1844 Stephens Townsend Murphy, which is the first to come up and over Donner Pass with wagons,
- touch on the Donner Party disaster of 1846, which of course includes the “shortcut” developed by Landsford Hastings,
- and also touch on Johnson’s Ranch, which was in Wheatland and where the Donner party ended up after being rescued.
- The Nevada City Road history”

07/17/2025

July 28's guest will be Gage Mckenney. Gage has been on the show before and is a wealth of knowledge on local mines. He will be enlightening us about the Northstar Mine and James Hague, the topic of his latest book.

Set an alarm! Monday July 28, 9 AM on History Unfolded, KNCO 830 AM or iHeart radio.

07/17/2025

📻 Welcome to History Unfolded on KNCO 830 AM! 🕰️

We’re so glad you’re here.

History Unfolded is KNCO’s weekly deep-dive into the stories, voices, and events that shaped our local communities—and the country as a whole. From forgotten moments to familiar milestones, we bring history to life through real conversations and compelling storytelling.

👋 Meet your hosts:
I’m Mike Stewart, local historian, retired firefighter, and lifelong Nevada County resident.
And I’m Tom Fitzsimmons, Program Director at KNCO and co-host of History Unfolded.

Together, we explore the past with curiosity, context, and a dash of fun—because history should feel alive, not like a dusty textbook.

🎙️ Follow this page for:
✅ New show announcements
✅ Guest spotlights & bonus stories
✅ Photos, behind-the-scenes clips, and local history gems
✅ A chance to share your own memories and historical insights

📅 Tune in on KNCO Newstalk 830 AM—check the page each week for airtimes and updates!

Let’s unfold history together, one story at a time.

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