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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It’s Been Gone for Five Years Now, But I Still Miss PizzARoma in Owensboro
Though it's been closed for roughly five years, pizza lovers in Owensboro, KY still miss PizzARoma. Here's a look back at the restaurant's delicious history.
HAIRBALL Returns to Beaver Dam Amphitheatre for the 4th Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, HAIRBALL is coming to the Beaver Dam Amphitheatre in Kentucky. Here's how to get tickets!
Kentucky Woman Throws an Epic 90s Country Party and the Photos Are Everything
Rachel Mann of Owensboro has been wanting to throw a 90s country-themed party for years. Well, she finally did and she came up with some incredibly fun ways to do it!
Indiana Woman Shares Her Harrowing, Yet Hilarious Encounter with the ‘Murder’ Easter Bunny
An Indiana woman is sharing the hilarious behind-the-scenes story behind her classic Easter Bunny photo fail. The photo eventually ended up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show!
Kentucky Bourbon Expert Reviews the Whiskey Jypsi Explorer Series by Eric Church
Owensboro, KY bourbon expert Jacob Kiper, with the website Coming Whiskey, is sharing his review of Eric Church's brand new Whiskey Jypsi Explorer Series.
If You Like Lasagna, You’re Going to Love This Lasagna Soup Recipe
Jim Gilles, owner of Hill View Farms Meats in Owensboro, KY, is sharing a Kentucky Proud recipe for Lasagna Soup. Here's how to make it!
Tracy Lawrence Headlines Annual 4th Fest in Madisonville, KY
Tracy Lawrence and Treach headline the 2024 4th Fest and Praise in the Park events in Madisonville, Kentucky! Here's the full lineup!
There’s a Veterans Resource Fair Coming to Owensboro, KY
Audubon Area Community Services and AmeriCorps Seniors are teaming up for a free 2024 Veterans Resource Fair this March. Here's a list of participating vendors.
Thrilling News for Fans of The Phantom of the Opera! It’s Now a Roller Coaster!
The beloved Tony Award-winning musical The Phantom of the Opera will soon be a thrilling roller coaster at Europa-Park in Germany. Here's a video sneak preview.
You Could Win a Trip to See the St. Louis Cardinals Play at Busch Stadium
WBKR is teaming up with DraftKings at Casino Queen to give you the chance to win tickets for our St. Louis Cardinals Caravan! Get details and register to win here!