Chadwick Benefield

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.

Don’t Miss Out: Galentine’s Bunco Returns to Owensboro With ‘Bunco-ritas’ & Prizes

Hey Ladies! If you love to play Bunco, you're going to love this news. Puzzle Pieces' annual Galentine's Bunco is back for a fourth consecutive year and tickets are on sale now.

Free Tax Assistance and Preparation Available in Owensboro, KY

Tax season is here, and we're excited to help you file for FREE! Call to see if you qualify! (270) 685-1603 GRABC's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site opens Saturday, January 25th and we are ready to serve YOU! Whether you're filing for the first time or just need help with your taxes, our trained volunteers are here to make it simple and stress-free ...

Meet Ellie Wall: Kentucky Girl Scout Aiming High In Cookie Sales

It's Girl Scout Cookie season and an Owensboro girl is once again looking to become a cookie-selling monster!

Transform Your Winter Nights With This Creamy Tuscan Bean Soup

Here in Kentucky and Indiana, the weather outside has been frightful in the early part of 2025. We had two winter storms in a week and the perfect anecdote to that is a hearty bowl of soup.

Get Ready For Owensboro Burger Week 2025: Dates, Deals & Delights Revealed!

It's coming back! I am so excited to share the plans for Owensboro Burger Week 2025. This morning, Visit Owensboro, in partnership with the Kentucky Beef Council, German American Bank, Hill View Farms Meats, and Green River Distilling Company, announced the dates for this year's burger celebration.

Community Unity Shines At Owensboro Lip Sync Battle Fundraiser

Just in case anyone needed to hear it or be reminded of it. Love is alive in Owensboro. Saturday night, a record crowd of people poured into the Owensboro Convention Center for Puzzle Pieces' Lip Sync Battle.

Ahead of Winter Storm, TN Weather Guy Issues Hilarious Liquor Storm Warning

A Winter Storm Warning in Tennessee has prompted the social media site The DAMN Weather of Memphis to issue a LIQUOR STORE WARNING. This is hysterically funny.

Heavy Snow Alert: Winter Storm Looms Over Western Kentucky & Southern Indiana

For the second time in a week, western Kentucky and southern Indiana are under a Winter Storm Warning. Days after Winter Storm Blair dumped snow, sleet and heavy amounts of freezing rain on the Tristate area, another wintry system is set to move into the area.

Explore Outdoor Fun At The Western Kentucky Outdoor Expo in Owensboro

If you love the great outdoors, you're going to want to head indoors at the Owensboro Convention Center this spring. Owensboro is going to be the home of the inaugural Western Kentucky Outdoor Expo!

Arctic Blast Looms: Brutally Cold Temperatures and More Snow Expected in KY and IN

Here in western Kentucky and southern Indiana we are finally saying "Adios!" to Winter Storm Blair. However, Arctic cold temperatures and more snow are on the way.