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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Despite a contentious lawsuit and dramatic regional population shifts, Kentucky's 2013 congressional and legislative redistricting processes have resulted in political stasis. Kentucky's congressional districts maintained a 5-1 Republican to Democratic split. The Republican-controlled Senate, whose original redistricting maps were overturned by the Kentucky Supreme Court, was still able to reinforce Republican strongholds. The Democrat-controlled House of Representatives likewise strengthened party centers. By Rae Hodge. SENT: 680 words. Moved in advance for use in editions of Monday, March 31.
WASHINGTON MUDSLIDE-TRACKING THE GROUND
SEATTLE — People living in the path of a deadly Washington state landslide had virtually no warning before they heard a wall of mud, trees and other debris thunder down the mountain. Unlike the warning systems and elaborate maps that help residents and officials prepare for floods and hurricanes, there's no national system to monitor slide activity and no effort underway to produce detailed nationwide landslide hazard maps. By Phuong Le and Gosia Wozniacka. AP Photos. AP Video.
WORK COLLEGES
CRAFTSBURY, Vt. — Many college graduates spend years working off tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. But at seven work colleges around the country, students must work on campus as part of their studies — at jobs like landscaping, cooking and public relations — to pay off at least some of their tuition. Officials say that not only makes college more affordable, it also gives students real-life experience and teaches responsibility and teamwork. By Lisa Rathke.
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FORT KNOX-THREAT CHARGES
FORT KNOX, Ky. — A Georgia man has been charged with making threats and leaving threatening phone messages for a civilian employee at Fort Knox. Federal investigators say Michael C. Densmore repeatedly called an employee of the U.S. Army Human Resource Command at the military post and threatened acts of violence as he complained about an insurance problem. 225 words. Sent.
OBIT-FORESTER
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A federal judge in the eastern half of Kentucky for almost a quarter-century has died. Karl Forester was 73. He died Saturday at his Lexington home. 276 words. Sent.
EASTERN KENTUCKY-TOURISM
ELKHORN CITY, Ky. — College students are helping officials in Elkhorn City gather research to promote ecotourism. Elkhorn City attorney Tim Belcher told the Lexington Herald-Leader that the area offers several natural elements to draw tourists, including white-water rafting and trails for hiking. 345 words. Sent.
IN BRIEF:
HORSE SHOOTING-REWARD — The owner of a horse found shot to death in a pasture is offering a $1,000 reward for information about who killed the animal. 112 words. Sent.
OUTLET MALL-REVITALIZATION — New investors in a western Kentucky outlet mall in Eddyville are hoping to have renovations and new shops in place by August. 130 words. Sent.
APPALACHIAN AIR — Pikeville officials say Appalachian Air is set to take off from eastern Kentucky in mid-April even though some work may remain unfinished. 127 words. Sent.
WKU-TRANSIT — Western Kentucky University students will have new parking and transit options this fall. 130 words. Sent.
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