Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Officials are reviewing safety measures on U.S. 68 near I-24 Exit 16 after two collisions occurred since the road reopened on Sep.
4. Kentucky Career Center held its weekly job fair in Paducah from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15.
🌲 Environment
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has set fall measures to curb chronic wasting disease spread.
A special antlerless-only season (Sept. 25-28) in 23 counties includes restrictions on transporting deer carcasses, feeder use, and sampling requirements.
🏛️ Government
Labor workers and union leaders gathered yesterday at the annual conference at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, where Lt. Gov. Coleman spoke on workforce issues and urged hiring local Kentuckians (union endorsements bolstered her message).
Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order to provide relief from $250 million in medical debt for 130,000 eligible Kentuckians via the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program.
The plan will begin erasing up to $100 million in debt for the first 46,000 residents, who will receive official letters next week.
🏥 Health
Baptist Health Paducah was recognized by U.S. News & World Report for high performance in several surgical procedures (including aortic valve, back, and cancer surgeries) as a reflection of the team’s commitment to quality care.
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