Nebraska Stories
USS Omaha and More
S9 • E7 Feb 22, 2018
USS Omaha - The new warship USS Omaha employs space age design with cutting edge technology to defend freedom across the globe. Learn about this state-of-the-art ship and meet her crew. A Turning Point for Osborne - When Tom Osborne returned to Nebraska after his brief career in pro football, he couldn't decide whether he should teach or coach. Then one day Osborne asked Coach Bob Devaney for a job. Antique Pipe Organ - Retired pastor Norm Porath has a weakness for old pump organs and it seems when he gets one done, another shows up on his doorstep. Finding homes for a newly restored piece isn't quite as easy as you might think, but Porath plans to gift an organ to each one of his 13 grandchildren. Bright Eyes - The life story of Susette La Flesche was an unexpected discovery for Princella Parker. Born in the mid 19th Century to Omaha Chief Iron Eye, La Flesche was highly educated and championed the rights of native people at the time when Northern tribes were being forcibly removed to reservations. La Flesche's story deeply resonated with Parker, who is also a member of the Omaha Tribe.
