Kentucky Lantern

Stars and Stripes reports that word came down Tuesday that athletics and other extracurricular activities, which had been canceled because of the shutdown, could resume.

The PSC’s funding will support $2,000 scholarships during the 2025-26 academic year.

U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie called President Donald Trump’s action unconstitutional while Rep. Andy Barr said Trump had acted within his constitutional authority to protect “the safety and security of the American people.”

The governor’s request for individual assistance for Christian and Todd counties as well as public assistance for affected cities and counties and hazard mitigation for the entire state are still under review, Beshear’s office said.

Beshear said Kentucky “couldn’t have made it” through multiple disasters during his five years as governor without federal assistance.

McConnell cited what he called Kennedy’s “record of trafficking in dangerous conspiracy theories and eroding trust in public health institutions.”

Participants will meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the state’s resources and opportunities in a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions at locations around the state.

Gov. Andy Beshear said flags at state offices should stay at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Christmas trees can be donated through Jan. 15 to help improve underwater habitat for fish.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice on Tuesday of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate ended speculation about Beshear’s chances of getting the nod.