Month: June 2018
Alibates Flint
It’s called Alibates flint…and this spot in the panhandle of Texas is the only place in the world where you can find it. Not only…
The Discovery of Black Hills Gold
Perhaps you’ve heard of Black Hills gold. Its discovery rapidly changed life in today’s western South Dakota…
One of the First Oil Boom Towns
In a moment we head to oil country in the U.S…but this isn’t a trip to Oklahoma, Texas or even Alaska…but a journey rather to…
Lining Up for Repeat Purchases
Marketing and advertising are keys to getting a product known and bought by consumers. Perhaps no one did it better than a gentleman from Hasting,…
Part of the Meal for Troops
It was a part of some meals served to U.S. troops during World War II. However, you probably don’t associate this drink with life in…
The Story of Edwin Perkins
Today we say hello to our listeners on KHAS in Hastings, Nebraska. Residents have probably heard of a man named Edwin Perkins, but have you?
Springing Up a State Capital Overnight
If a city grows quickly, we might say it sprang up overnight. This state capital literally sprang into existence in just one night…
Running to Get a Deal
If you found a great deal on a house of a piece of land, we might say that we ran to get the deal. In…
The First Professional African American Baseball Player
Who was the first African American major league baseball player. Most say Jackie Robinson. However, residents of this town say it was another man who…
Keokuk, Iowa–Major League Baseball Town?
You probably don’t think of Keokuk, Iowa as a town that could support a Major League Baseball team. But that was once the case and…