93 Counties

In the small town of Sidney, Nebraska, the Boothill Restoration Committee is preserving the past of their sinful town. Join Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen as they journey through Sidney's history: the cons, the crooks and the sins. Kathy Wilson and Marva Ellwanger share stories of the past and how they shaped the town to where it is today. From restoring a cemetery to recreating a brothel room, this story shows the importance of preserving the past and working toward a better future. 

Produced by KRNU Studios
Written, voiced and edited by Angelina Pattavina and Maddie Hansen
Thank you to Kathy Wilson, Marva Ellwanger and Kevin Hammond for sharing your stories with us.

Additional Audio:
Primary music - "Critically III" Fine Tune Music Adobe Stock Asset ID: #481
Secondary music- "Dark Western" Pixabay Asset ID: #149423
FOX News Clip at 6:38- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UatnTSwEUoc

What is 93 Counties?

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.