America’s power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, including Kentucky, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave
Republished from The Conversation. Millions of Americans have already been sweltering through heat waves this summer, and forecasters warn of hot months ahead. July 3 and 4, 2023, were two...
Is Florida’s controversial Landlord-Tenant Act a harbinger for Kentucky’s housing future?
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...
A Step Towards Affordable Housing in Lexington, But For Whom?
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,...
Lexington Council to dive deeper into Code Enforcement program
WEKU | By Stu Johnson Lexington’s City Council will take a deep look into an evaluation of the government’s code enforcement program. The matter will be studied in a Council...
LLCs accounted for 25% of Fayette County property purchases in first half of 2023
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...
In Lexington, Airbnb listings eclipse housing inventory by 50%: Does a crisis loom?
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...
Short-term rentals ordinance headed for a vote by Lexington Council
by Stuart Johnson, WEKU Lexington city leaders appear ready to place a new law regulating short-term housing rentals on the books. It’s been a process taking place over a...
Officials say Lexington’s historic budget covers social needs and addresses employee pay.
WEKU | By Stu Johnson The chair of the Lexington City Council’s budget committee says a historic budget will work to help address the needs of the most vulnerable. The...
A Decade Late, $36M Short: the perpetual struggle of Lexington’s Affordable Housing Fund
LEXINGTON, KY — On Thursday, Lexington’s City Council unanimously approved Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed allocation of $2 million to the Affordable Housing Fund for FY24, triggering a wave of...
Council advances boundary expansion in marathon work session
LEXINGTON, KY – In a decisive move on Tuesday, the Lexington council voted in favor of moving forward a plan to expand the city’s growth boundary, while simultaneously adding...