Author: WNKY Staff

29 years later, questions remain in Morgan Violi case

October 20, 2025

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Source: fbi.gov. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Just three months ago, federal agents made a renewed call for tips in Morgan Jade Violi’s kidnapping and murder. According to the FBI’s Most Wanted page, on July 24, 1996, at around 12:30 p.m., an unknown suspect kidnapped Violi from the parking lot of her apartment complex in Bowling Green. Violi was only 7 years…

Street paving projects underway, may create traffic delays in Franklin

October 20, 2025

WNKY Staff,

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Several paving projects are underway in Simpson County. The City of Franklin says Scotty’s Contracting and Stone began milling streets, ahead of paving, on Monday. Several roadways may experience traffic delays. These include Walker Street, Quail Ridge Road, N. Court Street, E. Washington Street, Fairview Avenue, Crestmore Drive, Bank Alley, Library Alley, Vonda View Boulevard, and Bennington…

Amazon cloud outage disrupts websites, including Venmo, Facebook

October 20, 2025

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(CNN) – Hundreds of online services and platforms are getting back up and running after a widespread outage early Monday. Services affected included Venmo, Snapchat, Facebook, Prime Video and Amazon’s cloud computing. That’s according to downdetector.com. Some airlines, including Delta and United, reported disruptions for some of their systems. Amazon web services said Monday it had issues with its cloud…

Local communities mourn loss of 3 teens killed in weekend crash

Three teens, including 18-year-old Emily Corbin and two minors, died following the crash Friday night.

October 20, 2025

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18-year-old Emily Corbin. Source: Gupton-Landrum Funeral Home. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The local community is remembering three teens killed in a deadly weekend crash. Late Friday night, the Glasgow Police Department reported the crash occurred at the intersection of Veterans Outer Loop and North Jackson Highway in Glasgow. As a result, three young lives were lost, including those of 18-year-old…

Man charged with manslaughter following alleged fight in Bowling Green

October 20, 2025

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing a manslaughter charge after authorities say the victim in an alleged physical fight in Bowling Green has died. According to a uniform citation, a Bowling Green officer was flagged down just before 3 a.m. Saturday by multiple people outside of the 100 block of Saint Charles Street. Police say they were told…

Glasgow police investigating death of 4-year-old child

October 20, 2025

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GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says it is conducting a death investigation involving a 4-year-old child. According to the department, officers responded to a residence on Thursday, Oct. 16 on the 800 block of Cleveland Avenue regarding a call of an unresponsive 4-year-old. Upon arrival, police say they began lifesaving measures, and the child was transported by Barren/Metcalfe…

Man wanted on attempted murder charges after Indiana stabbings

October 20, 2025

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Source: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. EVANSVILLE, Ind. – One man is wanted by authorities in connection with two stabbings that occurred in Indiana. The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office says it is seeking 32-year-old Bryan Douglas Schini of Evansville on two counts of attempted murder following the stabbing of two Evansville residents at a home on Sunday. Deputies say they were…

Barren County honored by Beautify the Bluegrass for Christmas transformation

By Brian Pickerel/barrencounty.net

October 20, 2025

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Source: barrencounty.net. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – It might feel early for holiday cheer, but it’s right on time for Barren County. According to barrencounty.net, the county is being recognized through Beautify the Bluegrass for its transformation of the Glasgow square during the prior year’s Christmas season. The project was led by Beautify Barren County, an area nonprofit that aims to…

Franklin man charged with fleeing police in stolen Mustang

October 20, 2025

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FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is facing charges after an alleged pursuit involving a stolen vehicle. According to a uniform citation, 28-year-old Hank Cowles of Franklin led law enforcement on a chase through Franklin after failing to yield to a traffic stop. The citation states the pursuit began around 8:49 a.m. Sunday on North Street. Police say during the…

Close Up Of Art Supplies And Paintbrushes Arranged On Wooden Tabletop

World’s Greatest Studio Tour to celebrate 30 years, return to Warren County

October 20, 2025

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Closeup showing artist palette with mixed paint, brushes, and jars of acrylic paint scattered on wooden table, highlighting creative process and preparation for painting sessionSource: Envato/By seventyfourimages. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual World’s Greatest Studio Tour is returning next month to the Bowling Green area. According to organizers, the free event invites the public to meet local leading artists…