You can catch Chad daily- with the fabulously fun Mary-Katherine Maddox- from 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday on WBKR. In addition to flapping his lips on the air, Chad emcees a variety of events all over Kentucky- charity functions, concerts, the monthly Rooster Booster Breakfast for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, dance/cheer competitions and more. He's a big fan of ALL kinds of music ranging from Eric Church to the Jonas Brothers to Orville Peck to Kelly Clarkson (the goddess) to Luke Combs, Beyonce and more. And, he FREAKING LOVES THE 80s. Chad enjoys traveling the world, playing tennis, riding bikes, and spending time at home with his husband Kevin, two rescued Bichon Frises (Ellie and Yogi) and a rescued Cairn Terrier mix named Simon.
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10 Fun and Tasty Facts About Owensboro Burger Week
Owensboro Burger Week 2024 runs March 1st through March 9th and we're sharing ten fun facts about the event- including how much it would cost to try all the burgers competing this year.
Do Kentuckians Wear Pajamas to Bed or… Not?
Pajamas? A t-shirt and shorts? Absolutely nothing? A recent survey asked "What do Americans wear to bed?" Here's what they found out about Kentuckians.
A Look Back at Classic Memphis Wrestling- The Best Wrestling TV of All Time!
I grew up watching Memphis Wrestling every Saturday morning on television. For so many reasons, it was the best wrestling TV of all time.
GAME SHOW! An Owensboro College Celebrates Married Couples Who Met on Campus
Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY, is hosting its first ever Wesleyan Sweethearts Game Show, which will feature three married couples who met on campus.
I Was Sitting in a Kentucky Elementary School Classroom the Day Ronald Reagan Was Shot
I remember March 30th, 1981 like it was yesterday. I was sitting in class at Thruston Elementary School when the mom of two of my classmates ran into the school screaming, "The president has been shot!"
How to Get Tickets for the Most Popular Fundraiser in Henderson, KY
Runway Red, recently voted Henderson's best charity event, is coming up Saturday, March 15th at the Preston Arts Center. Here's how to get your tickets!
Make Your Own Owensboro Burger Week-Inspired Cheeseburger Melt at Home
Owensboro Burger Week 2024 is coming up March 1st through the 9th and Hill View Farms Meats is celebrating with a burger recipe you can make at home. Here's how to make a 6 Cheese Burger Melt!
Owensboro Teacher Creates Free Guide to Owensboro Burger Week and You Can Download It Here
An Estes Elementary School teacher has created a comprehensive guide to Owensboro Burger Week 2024. It has pro tips, pics of all the burgers and a ratings guide. Get your copy here!
Share Your Indiana, Kentucky, or Illinois Pet Adoption Story & Help a Shelter Win $1,000
If you adopted a pet in Southern IN, Western KY, or Southern IL, we want to hear your 'happy tail'! The winning pet parent will win $100 Amazon card and the shelter their pet came from will win $1,000!
You’ve Heard of a Turducken, But How About Trying a ‘Burclucken’?
Owensboro Burger Week 2024 officially gets underway on Friday, March 1st. I decided to get a jump start by visiting Hill View Farms Meats and creating three 'gourmet' burgers of my own. One of them was inspired by a turducken. I am calling it a Burclucken!