Lexington Brief

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Schools 1 outlet · WKYT

‘Paint the Plow’ design created by Paintsville high school students

Paintsville high school students created a design for a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet snow plow as part of its “Paint the Plow” effort. The cabinet praised both the design and its message. More designs are planned for later this year.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

Nighttime closures scheduled for section of interstate in Franklin Co.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled nighttime closures on I-64 East in Franklin County beginning Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Exit ramp 53A for U.S. 127/Lawrenceburg Road and the right lane at mile point 55.8 will be closed until midnight for routine roadside maintenance. Drivers are urged to use caution and watch for signs in the work zone.

Health 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

Trump immigration policies could turn away much-needed foreign doctors, critics say

Health care leaders and researchers warn that Trump administration immigration policies could deter foreign-trained doctors from working or training in the United States as physician shortages deepen. About one-quarter of U.S. doctors trained abroad, and they are more likely to serve areas with provider shortages. H-1B fee changes, travel restrictions and expanded visa screening have led some hospitals to pause or limit recruitment, according to an industry survey. Policy and legal uncertainty

Schools 1 outlet · LEX18

FCPS student with life-threatening injuries after being hit near bus stop Tuesday morning

A Fayette County Public Schools student suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a driver near a bus stop in East Lexington Tuesday morning. Lexington police said the collision happened around 7:30 a.m. on Briar Hill Road near Muir Station Road. The department’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating, and no criminal charges are expected at this time.

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