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

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

95-year-old Nebraska woman publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Norfolk skate shop Wisper SB prepares for next moves after mall location closure

State

Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back

UNK freshman enrollment rises as overall enrollment declines

Man arrested after armed domestic disturbance in McCool Junction

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

Regional

95-year-old longtime Nebraska resident publishes memoir of nearly a century of memories

Plainview secures $8 million in state funding to fix longtime water quality issues

Nebraska Senators Discuss Agriculture Changes with Sec. Rollins

Norfolk skate shop Wisper SB prepares for next moves after mall location closure

State

Kearney poised to go all in on data centers even as many Nebraska towns throttle back

UNK freshman enrollment rises as overall enrollment declines

Man arrested after armed domestic disturbance in McCool Junction

Battle Creek launches new municipal website

State auditor calls for audit after $7.2M in Lincoln Fire & Rescue overtime

Road work to begin Wednesday on Norfolk Avenue, other city streets

Sports

Unsafe court conditions lead to suspension of Nebraska Volleyball Wrigley Field match

Doane falls short against Dakota Wesleyan in first true contest of 2026 season

Hanover handles Thayer Central in border battle, kicks off title defense with resounding win

Discoverers Dominate Maroon Cup

Nebraska sweeps DePaul, turns attention to Wrigley match

Back atop the Kansas high school football landscape, Hanover sets sights on similarly strong 2026 season

Ag & Outdoor

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

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