Enjoyed by viewers across the state for its feature-based, character-driven storytelling, “Nebraska Stories” covers art, science, history, sports, performance, nature and more. New episodes air Thursdays at 8 p.m., repeating at 9 p.m. Mondays on Nebraska Public Media and at 8:30 a.m. Fridays on World, and are also viewable online at https://nebraskastories.org/.

Segments in the April 27 episode include:

• “Leonard Knight: Before Salvation Mountain” – See the untold story of a 1980s traveler who stopped near Shelton, and with community help sewed a balloon to spread his message of faith.
• “Feeding the Soul” – A Yazidi refugee from Iraq helps fellow Arab immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. by sharing food, a common cultural touchstone.