Eastern Kentucky and state news by the Lexington Herald-Leader

State

Support group for clergy sex-abuse victims asks Lexington bishop to investigate priest

Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), a support group for clergy sex-abuse victims, is urging the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lexington to investigate and punish a priest suspended over sex abuse allegations. The priest is living in McCreary County. 3 hours ago

Read story

Archive by category ''State

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Former Kentucky Democratic Party chief mulling possible bid for U.S. Senate

FRANKFORT — Former Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Bill Garmer said Friday he is considering running for the U.S. Senate next year if Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes declines to enter the race against Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell.
NATION

Amber Alert for Ga. toddler cancelled; the child is safe

Police have cancelled the Amber Alert issued Friday for a Georgia toddler who allegedly was abducted by her father.
STATE

Million-dollar Powerball lottery ticket sold in Radcliff, 2nd in Ky. in 1 week

A convenience store next to the railroad track on Radcliff's northern edge has a millionaire among its customers who holds the second seven-figure winning Powerball ticket in Kentucky in a week.
STATE

Police say Corbin man tried to hire killer on Topix

A Corbin man used the web site Topix to solicit a killer, Kentucky State Police have charged.
FAITH & VALUES

The Dalai Lama brings message of compassion to Louisville

When the Dalai Lama comes to Louisville as part of his 2013 United States tour, expect the world to be listening.
EDUCATION

LaRue County High School principal is hired as Garrard County superintendent

Garrard County Schools Thursday announced the hiring of LaRue County High School principal Paul Mullins as Garrard superintendent.
STATE

Ky. veteran killed in Afghanistan blast

A Kentucky veteran who was working as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan has died in an explosion in Kabul that killed at least 15 people including six Americans.
STATE

Jury convicts Kentucky man in torture murders

A Kentucky man who was retried on murder charges was convicted Friday for his role in the torture and murder of a Knoxville couple in a case that has been described as one of the most heinous crimes in the history of Knox County.
STATE

Man accused of stalking Jennifer Lawrence's family

A Canadian man is accused of stalking and harassing the family of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence and is awaiting a July 23 trial date in the Jefferson County jail.
STATE

Court: Law applying crack sentences retroactive

People convicted of crack cocaine offenses have a right to resentencing hearings under a 2010 law that lessened penalties for possession and dealing, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.