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Daily editionWednesday, September 16th, 2026

Good morning, Paducah.

The 5AM Paducah Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.

Community

  1. 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.

    WPSD Local 6Read more

Environment

  1. 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.

    West Kentucky StarRead more

Government

  1. 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.

    WPSD Local 6Read more

  2. 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).

    WPSD Local 6Read more

Health

  1. 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.

    WPSD Local 6Read more