Nebraska News Service

09/02/2026

When a place makes national headlines, the story doesn’t always end there.
For Richardson County, two tragedies left a lasting reputation. But what does that look like years later for the people who actually live there?
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Podcast · Nebraska News Service · 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.

08/25/2026

A place can be defined by the outside world. Richardson County has been defined by two violent crimes that reached far beyond its borders. But are those stories still shaping life there today? On the latest episode of 93 Counties, we traveled to Rulo and Falls City to ask a simple question: is there still a shadow over Richardson County?
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Podcast · Nebraska News Service · 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.

08/18/2026

Family farming is more than a job. For the Beattie family, it is a legacy, a responsibility and a connection to home.
Our newest 93 Counties episode takes listeners to Sumner, Nebraska, where three generations of one family share what it means to leave the farm, return to it, and carry its future forward.
Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

08/11/2026

In Sumner, Nebraska, the Beattie family’s story stretches across three generations and the same family farm. Each generation left their small-town roots for college and the wider world, but eventually returned to the land that shaped them.
Our latest 93 Counties episode explores how legacy, identity and family continue to influence the future of generational farming in Nebraska.
Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

08/03/2026

In Wahoo, the extraordinary has become ordinary. In a town where winning is the baseline, 1.9 miles of pavement is all that separates two of the state’s most intense athletic cultures. Turner Ahrens and Danny Berg go behind the scenes to see how Saunders County maintains a standard that most communities only dream of.
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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...

07/28/2026

“Pressure is privilege”. For the athletes in Wahoo, winning isn't just a goal, it’s the standard. This week on 93 Counties, we look at the weight of history, expectation and what it takes for the next generation to keep "TitleTown" on top. Listen to episode: https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

07/14/2026

Chimney Rock holds a deep history. It is a staple of Nebraska and an icon of the Oregon Trail, but how many know the truth about this midwest symbol? Listen to the latest episode of 93 Counties to hear about the pride of Morrill County.
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06/30/2026

A new 93 Counties drop! Pura Vida in the Plains 🇨🇷
Jaeden Brown is a Costa Rican soccer player at Midland, navigating his way through the current political climate and American college system.Listen in on Spotify now! https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

06/22/2026

In case you missed it, 93 Counties travelled to the Astro in La Vista. Here, the City Centre thrives off the entertainment. From artists like Trace Adkins to Ethel Cain, there is something for everyone year-round at the Astro. Click the link to listen and learn more about the Astro's impact on the city. https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

Podcast · Nebraska News Service · 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.

06/16/2026

In the latest episode of 93 Counties, learn more about Sarpy County's newest attraction: The Astro. The Astro is a multipurpose concert venue that serves as a year-round middle ground for artists too popular for small venues and too small for the major arenas. https://open.spotify.com/show/4D05afMk4iq6liv35DA4fE

Podcast · Nebraska News Service · 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.