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Katie Porter’s wage rhetoric evolves as she aims for an edge in California’s governor race

Katie Porter built her brand by highlighting insufficient corporate wages. As a candidate for governor, she’s said pay is not the only issue.

Updated April 21, 2026 at 9:56 PM

National

Rubio, Haiti prime minister meet as armed gangs open new battlefronts in volatile country

Updated April 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM

Local

Family-owned furniture store serving Lexington and Central KY to close after 35 years

April 21, 2026 at 9:05 PM

Politics & Government

Beshear fears ‘partisan donors’ are influencing UK. Who’s he talking about?

Updated April 21, 2026 at 7:59 PM

National

Judge who ordered Alligator Alcatraz shut down overstepped, appeals court rules

Updated April 21, 2026 at 7:48 PM

Education

Beshear ‘losing confidence’ in management, decisions made at University of Kentucky

Updated April 21, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Crime

Central KY woman hit, killed by car. Police say they have arrested the driver.

Updated April 21, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Politics & Government

KY political figures react to AG’s post on Coleman’s campaign. ‘She isn’t my ex-wife.’

Updated April 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM

Bourbon & Bars

Buffalo Trace opens new distillery cafe. Here’s how you can get a free tasting

Updated April 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM

National

Georgia sees 90+ wild fires with one still burning 8,000 acres. Where?

April 21, 2026 at 4:18 PM

National

Florida opens criminal probe into ChatGPT’s alleged role in planning FSU shooting

April 21, 2026 at 3:10 PM

National

South Florida wife of an American remains in ICE custody despite case dismissal

April 21, 2026 at 1:42 PM

Crime

Police: KY man killed 3 people before troopers fatally shot him following standoff

Updated April 21, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Education

Mother charged with assaulting Fayette school bus monitor. Family accuses monitor

April 21, 2026 at 1:11 PM

National

Wildfires increase across Florida. St. Johns County issues burn ban

Updated April 21, 2026 at 12:57 PM

Crime

Former EKU professor sentenced to 14 years in his wife’s death

Updated April 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM

Crime

Lexington cop injured when man fled traffic stop had arm amputated

Updated April 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM

Politics & Government

Remote work options could change for some KY state employees

April 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM

Politics & Government

Daniel Cameron goes solo on KET debate, Democrats dish on Trump, Iran & more

Updated April 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM

World

Venezuela sends key terror suspect to Panama 32 years after deadly plane bombing

April 21, 2026 at 8:15 AM

Restaurants News & Trends

Pop-up coffee, ‘magic potion’ dirty soda spot teams up with Lexington bakery

April 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Local

Proposed apartments may be the end for local brewery, other Lexington news to catch up on

April 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Business

Goldman Sachs resets Philip Morris stock target

Updated April 22, 2026 at 2:15 AM

National

Machado says she'll return this year, testing Venezuela's leader

April 22, 2026 at 12:26 AM

National

FBI investigates at least 10 missing or dead scientists, staff

April 22, 2026 at 12:24 AM

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Katie Porter’s wage rhetoric evolves as she aims for an edge in California’s governor race

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