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Discover the enchanting world of the Great Plains through Myths and Legends of the Great Plains, a captivating collection that brings to life the rich tapestry of stories, songs, and poems from this unique region of the United States. Each tale is thoughtfully categorized by its cultural origins, providing a deeper understanding of the diverse heritage that shapes these narratives. Join Kyle Van De Glast on a journey into the heart of these timeless traditions.

Join News Director, Delvin Kinser, weekly, as he discovers stories that make the Heartland special.

Join KJIL News Director, Delvin Kinser, as he breaks down the News from Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, and the National Headlines every weekday morning on KJIL!

Talking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors will share the journey of reconnecting the Otoe-Missouria people to their ancestral homelands in southeast Nebraska through the Walking in the Footsteps of Our Ancestors project. Through stories, history, and culture, we’ll focus on healing, reconciliation, and bridging understanding between Native and non-Native communities. Join host Johnnie Jae as we honor the past and build a future where all of us can walk together. Music by Johnnie Jae and Martin Luna. Cover art by Marci Black.

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, a Native American empire rose to dominate the fiercely contested lands of the American Southwest, the southern Great Plains, and northern Mexico. This powerful empire, built by the Comanche Indians, eclipsed its various European rivals in military prowess, political prestige, economic power, commercial reach, and cultural influence. Yet, until now, the Comanche empire has gone unrecognized in American history. This compelling and original book uncovers the lost story of the Comanches.

Listen to At the Earths Core with a movie-style soundtrack and amplify your audiobook experience. Dr. Abner Perry (Peter Cushing) is an English scientist who has invented a massive drill that can dig deep into the Earth. Joined by his adventure-seeking American backer, David Innes (Doug McClure), Perry accidentally discovers an underground civilization of primitive humans who live in fear of telepathic flying monsters. David becomes intrigued by the beautiful native Dia (Caroline Munro), and must rescue her when she is chosen as a human sacrifice.