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

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Overnight fire destroys Grove Lake bait shop

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

Three Decades of Hope, Norfolk Rescue Mission Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

State

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

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

Regional

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Overnight fire destroys Grove Lake bait shop

Humphrey’s Bryan Reichmuth earns Nebraska Community College Association alumni award

Three Decades of Hope, Norfolk Rescue Mission Celebrates 30-Year Milestone

State

Columbus High School students get early pathway to UNMC nursing program

Panhandle communities participate in Operation Green Light For Veterans

Downtown Kearney businesses extend Thursday hours for holiday shopping

How Pete Ricketts blocked the blue wave while other vulnerable Senate Republicans were washed away

Big Apple Fun Center combining mini golf and cornhole for new Jurassic-themed course

Hastings College glass professor’s work featured at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery

Sports

Nebraska, Rob Aurich agree to two-year contract extension

Eagles Enter the Class D1 Semis After Blasting Bobcats

Adams Central Edges Sidney 14-13 in C-1 Quarterfinal

NEWS: Nebraska fires Offensive Coordinator Dana Holgorsen

Amherst outlasts Central Valley, wins second straight state title in five sets

Stanton dominates to advance to another semi-final

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

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