The News-Herald

08/23/2025

Owenton native Patrick Brumback's band continues to find success.

After 13 years of writing, recording, and raising a little chaos across Kentucky, indie-rock mainstays Wicked Peace are commemorating their journey with two new retrospective releases.

08/14/2025

The murder suspect called 911 about an hour after he allegedly shot the victim in the face, police say.

An Owenton man who claims he shot and killed another man in self-defense early Saturday morning was scheduled to be arraigned today (Aug. 14) in Owen County District Court on

08/14/2025

Musical groups What About Jane (shown here) and Naked Karate Girls are scheduled to perform during this fundraiser for the fire department.

The Owen County Fire Department is turning up the heat this summer with an event that promises not only fun but a worthwhile opportunity to support the dedicated members of

07/31/2025

Great job, TJ and Megan Hearn!

Owen County High School has been awarded the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Associations (NIAAA) Quality Program Recognition (QPR) at the Exemplary Level, recognizing the athletic department’s outstanding achievements.

07/31/2025

He's making Owen County High School proud.

Doug Wainscott, Owen County High School guidance counselor, is the recipient of the state’s Pathfinder of the Year award, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System announced.

07/31/2025

He was indicted for 15 counts of distributing matter portraying sexual performance by minor under the age of 12

An Owen County man indicted for 15 counts of distributing matter portraying sexual performance by minor under the age of 12 is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 12 in Owen

07/24/2025

A donation that could one day save a life.

Owen County Parks and Recreation programs are the cornerstone of small community life, providing families and their children an opportunity to play, socialize, and grow.

07/16/2025

A man police said was too drunk to be booked into jail was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and more following an incident July 11 on Jonesville

07/10/2025

07/08/2025

Please join us in congratulating David.

As long as the fields of Owen County have known the turning of seasons and the hum of tractors at dawn, David Chappell’s presence has been a constant in the

07/04/2025

How are you celebrating the 4th of July? Share your images with us for possible publication in next week's paper. Please include the names of those in the images.

07/04/2025

Check out this week's paper for all the details.

Owen County School District has embarked on a comprehensive upgrade project aimed to modernize the athletic facilities, enhance safety and accommodate the growing needs of the district.