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

Alliance police chief withdraws request for Flock cameras, license plate readers

The Alliance Police Department will not move forward with plans to purchase Flock Safety cameras and automated license plate readers during the upcoming fiscal year.

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Valentine police ask residents to keep goats out of city limits

Valentine police aren't dealing with a goat problem, but one goat in a backyard recently gave the police department a reason to remind residents about the city's livestock ordinance—with a little humor.

Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club

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

Regional

Alliance police chief withdraws request for Flock cameras, license plate readers

North Platte student puts landscaping skills to work at memorial garden

Valentine police ask residents to keep goats out of city limits

Kimball County Manor residents participate in weekly reading club

State

Northside Park work to close 20th Avenue

Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations, dies at 80

Alliance PD withdraws Flock camera request

Alliance police chief withdraws request for Flock cameras, license plate readers

UNK Pride of the Plains announces 2026 members, performance schedule

A very American invention, pushed to an extreme

Sports

Hastings Softball Looking to Build Off Strong Start

Community volleyball season starts August 27

Norfolk routs Lincoln Northwest in first ever meeting

With loads of experience, Huskers confident in revamped offensive line

St. Cecilia Softball Goes From Hunters to Hunted After First Championship

One day at a time, Pierce football prepares for season opener under Tyler Legate

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