Dolly Parton mourns the death of her uncle Bill Owens: “I wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t been there”

ABC/Image Group LADolly Parton is mourning the loss of a beloved family member who also worked tirelessly to further her musical career. The singer shared on Wednesday that her uncle Bill Owens has died.

April 7, 2021Updated: April 7, 2021

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Funding for 525-pound I-80 drug bust traced back to northeast Nebraska foundation

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

Help is on the way for areas of Nebraska that were adversely affected by strong bouts of severe weather last month.

State

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

Dolly Parton mourns the death of her uncle Bill Owens: “I wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t been there”

Regional

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Northeast Nebraska foundation funded K-9 tied to major drug bust

Fatal house fire reported north of Fremont

State of Nebraska approves emergency declarations for nine counties affected by May's severe storms

State

Read the transcript of the US draft of the memorandum of understanding over Iran war

Flood Communications' Angie Stenger appointed to Nebraska State College Board of Trustees

Pony Express Re-Ride brings historic mail route through central Nebraska

NPPD shares glimpse into nuclear site selection process at Norfolk council meeting

UNK grad Ayami Sato earned her place – and GOAT status – in the NBA

Big names are coming to Norfolk for annual comedy festival

Sports

West Team Looking for Redemption in Sertoma 8-Man Classic

Northeastern Junior College Announces Addition of Beach Volleyball for 2026–2027 Academic Year

Sidney Seniors Top Gordon 8-3 to Stay Unbeaten

Wake Forest offers Garden County senior a place on grid iron squad

Milford volleyball star Shayla Rautenberg commits to Nebraska

WNCC names Shayane Poirot has women’s basketball coach

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey