LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the KY Tenants organization continues its persistent efforts to advocate for a “Tenants’ Bill of Rights” in Lexington, a different storm is brewing further south that could hold a mirror up to Kentucky’s future. The recent “Florida Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” spearheaded by Governor Ron DeSantis, which critics say…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Amidst a national backdrop of soaring housing prices and shortages, Lexington is striving to counteract the crisis. With its recent unveiling of The Alcove at Russell, a $46 million affordable housing complex, the city is taking a monumental stride. But some locals wonder if this development is truly within reach for…
LEXINGTON, KY – Real estate in Fayette County is always buzzing, but the first half of 2023 has seen some notable players in the market. LLCs accounted for 395 of 1,584 total property sales, or 24.94% of the market, according to the Fayette PVA. Here’s a breakdown of the top property purchasers in Fayette County…
Lexington, KY – The short-term rental market in Lexington, Kentucky, is not only showing signs of strain but also exhibits a concerning ratio of short-term rental listings to available housing inventory, mirroring concerns raised by housing consultant Nick Gerli in a viral tweet thread about the Airbnb market in some American cities like Austin,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington man entered a guilty plea on Thursday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, following an incident in which he was discovered in an unconscious state inside his vehicle with an AK-47 type pistol in his lap at the intersection of Man O’ War…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a surprising outcome, the Democratic Party’s nominating committee has selected Adrielle Camuel as their nominee for House District 93 in South Lexington, Kentucky. Camuel, who was viewed as an underdog in the race to replace the late representative Lamin Swann, surpassed the widely considered front-runner, Emma Curtis, in the nomination…
FEANKFORT, KY- Daniel Cameron, the Republican Attorney General of Kentucky and a candidate for Governor, is now embroiled in controversy over allegations of fundraising impropriety, raising questions about ethical lapses and potential conflicts of interest in one of the nation’s most closely watched elections of the year, the Associated Press reports. These allegations stem…
Beshear returns $202,000 in excessive contributions linked to mayor’s credit card LEXINGTON, KY — London Mayor Randall Weddle, a Republican, is entangled in an intricate web of campaign finance controversies that is now also ensnaring Governor Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Democratic Party. The questions began last year when, as a mayoral candidate, Weddle…
LEXINGTON, KY – Pollinator Week is set to make a vibrant splash in Lexington this year with an array of events that celebrate the critical role of pollinators in our ecosystem. The week-long event, running from June 19 to June 25, 2023, is the city’s first celebration of the annual international event dedicated to…
LEXINGTON, KY – A city audit revealed that the Lexington council has been remiss in overseeing the annual disbursement of more than $150,000 in grants to neighborhood associations and nonprofits. The audit, released on June 8, showed that the council members did not follow up to determine how these funds were spent by the…