U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05), Dean of the House, called on federal officials for a speedy and thorough response to Eastern Kentucky counties impacted by recent deadly flooding, mudslides and …

The Owsley County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, February 10, 2025.  The meeting was called to order by County Judge Executive Zeke Little.  Everyone stood and recited the …

Judge Little would like to thank each and everyone that has helped throughout the county repairing roadways for the citizens of Owsley County.  Owsley County Maintenance Department are out …

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that the Owsley County Fiscal Court will receive $18,670 in County Road Aid emergency funds for repair of a slide on Left Fork Cow Creek Road (CR …

Owsley County Emergency Management and the Owsley County Road Dept is out to make sure everyone is safe during flood conditions. The Kentucky River at Heidelberg is currently at 24.0 feet and is …

Due to the excessive rain forecasted for the upcoming weekend the threat of major flooding is increasing, if anyone needs to evacuate from their home, call Judge Little at 606-493-6605. He will see …

 James C. Worthington, 59, a former Kentucky attorney, who has been accused of stealing more than $500,000 from clients, has been sentenced to three years and five months in a federal prison …

Owsley County woman, Casey Burkhart lost her home last week due to a tornado that had touched down in the Owsley County area.       Burkhart, a single mom, said the moments …

LADY OWLS 38 BREATHITT COUNTY 48 (Overtime) Owsley County mounted a big fourth quarter comeback in Jackson to put the game with Breathitt County into overtime knotted at 38 points, but …

The tax revenue generated from Kentucky college graduates is four-and-a-half times greater than the state’s initial investment in their degrees. Additionally, consumer spending generated by college …

Upcoming Owsley Co. Circuit  & District Court Appearances PUBLIC RECORD *not an official docket* - Docket subject to changes before or after publishing.  - Via kycourts.net …

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth yesterday signed a memorandum directing that Fort Liberty, North Carolina, be renamed to Fort Bragg. The new name honors Army Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a native of …

 Wild Willow Farms of Booneville are thrilled to announce that Wild Willow Farms is now a part of the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network.  This recognition reflects their …

Last week, Captain Emery Crawford alerted to the Three Forks Regional Jail staff that inmates were suspiciously passing something between each other during Visitation.  At that time, …

LADY OWLS 38 HARLAN 67 Owsley County played in the Donnie Gray Classic at Clay County Saturday with their opponent the Harlan Lady Dragons and the outcome was not what the Lady Owls were …

February 11th - On this day in history...... - 1858: French peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous said the Virgin Mary appeared to her at Lourdes. In December 1933, the pope proclaimed Bernadette a …

Representative Bill Wesley (R-District 91) has filed HB 277, a measure that would expand mental health services to rescue squad members. “Kentucky’s rescue squad members work tirelessly and …

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Energy and Environment Cabinet announced on Tuesday that grant funding is now available to support those Kentucky communities which are interested in improving their local …

OCMHS students having a great time at the 2025 Winter Formal Dance. Photos via OC Board of Education social media

There is a new Bill - House Bill 291 - being presented from Rep. Nick Wilson, (R-Williamsburg) that could be one that will help families entangled in the justice system stay together.  …