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

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Norfolk City Council fast-tracks new entertainment district ordinance despite pushback

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim he recruited Graham Platner

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

State

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

New Kimball Chief of Police appointed

Andy Taylor appointed to Kimball County Attorney position

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

Regional

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

Scrutiny over possible entertainment districts continues

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Former Nebraska wrestler A.J. Ferrari arrested in Douglas County

State

Rep. Flood gets cheers and jeers at second town hall of the year

New Kimball Chief of Police appointed

Andy Taylor appointed to Kimball County Attorney position

Dan Osborn denies former staffer's claim that he recruited Graham Platner

Thunderstorm Warning issued for Panhandle counties

Dry Bean webinar series and open house scheduled

Sports

Auburn Boys Basketball Head Coach Jim Weeks named NHSACA Coach of the Year

Wild Horse Golf Club unveils renovated clubhouse, new short course

Longtime high school coach enters national hall of fame

Kearney hosts Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf Tournament, honoring state's top senior golfers

Beatrice alum, Super Bowl champ Cam Jurgens returns home to host youth football camp

Husker great runs team's volleyball clinic

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

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