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

Cheyenne County Chamber Appoints Sarah Buchholz as Community Engagement Coordinator

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

What’s next for Rushville after the town is gaining national attention through the television series “Lanterns?”

Plummer Insurance Inducted into Nationwide FAST Track Hall of Fame

Plummer Insurance – an independent insurance agency with 10 locations across western Nebraska and northern Colorado – has announced that the agency has been inducted into the Nationwide Insurance Agribusiness FAST Track Hall of Fame.

Les Schwab Grand Opening in Sidney celebrates the store's community ties

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

Regional

Cheyenne County Chamber Appoints Sarah Buchholz as Community Engagement Coordinator

Rushville community to discuss town’s future after national attention from TV series

Plummer Insurance Inducted into Nationwide FAST Track Hall of Fame

Les Schwab Grand Opening in Sidney celebrates the store's community ties

State

Charges dismissed against second woman in Kearney YRTC sexual assault case

Juniata teen sentenced to six months in jail in deadly Hastings crash case

Nebraska regulators dismiss grain payment complaint against Ohio-based agribusiness

Annual Kearney memorial honors Nebraska fire, EMS members who died

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Huskers move 2027 season opener to Arrowhead Stadium

Sports

Blackshirts looking to force more turnovers in Big Ten play

Nebraska to open 2027 season at Arrowhead

Nebraska Basketball begins practice, with Sweet 16 season in rear view

Huskers turn to Michigan State after successful non-conference play

Huskers utilize strong run game, improves pass rush in win over UND

Nebraska rolls by North Dakota 34-7, heads into conference play 3-0

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