Conference at UK to focus on Appalachian water issues

By Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) – The University of Kentucky’s Appalachian Center is hosting a student-led series of events designed to bring awareness to water issues in eastern Kentucky and beyond. The events Monday through Thursday will focus on ecology, infrastructure and bottled water, and highlight organizations working on water-related issues. The Appalachian Center is based…

Twitter denies ‘bots’ spread fake news about the Kentucky election being rigged

Joe Sonka, Louisville Courier Journal Gov. Matt Bevin holds a press conference aftger requesting a recanvass of votes in the Kentucky gubernatorial election Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal Twitter is denying reports that thousands of automated accounts on its site spread misinformation about Kentucky’s election for governor last week. A spokesperson for the company said its investigations found no evidence…