New Season of ‘Nebraska Stories’ on Nebraska Public Media

Nebraska Central Railroad near the Loup River
Nebraska Central Railroad near the Loup River

Stories about a railroad engineer fulfilling a childhood dream, space pioneers who made national headlines in 1934 and an archaeologic gem that preserves Nebraska’s prehistoric past are featured in the 16th season of the awardwinning, local television series “Nebraska Stories.”

The first episode of the season premieres on television at 8 p.m. CT, Thursday, Feb. 6, and continues Thursdays Feb. 13, 2…