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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IN Amusement Park Auctioning Off First Rides on Brand New Family Roller Coaster
Holiday World just announced a fun way to celebrate the grand opening of its new family coaster, Good Gravy! The park is auctioning off the first rides to raise money for a local charity.
New Albany, Indiana Mortician Makes Top 24 on American Idol
Kennedy Reid, a mortician from New Albany, Indiana, has made the Top 24 on the new season of American Idol.
Owensboro’s Got Talent Returns to Theatre Workshop
Theatre Workshop is bringing back its popular Owensboro's Got Talent contest. The contest is open to all ages and all kinds of talents. Here's how to audition.
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.
This Delicious Pasta Recipe Will Have You Asking ‘What the Shells?’
For her monthly appearance on WBKR's 'What's Cookin'?' segment, Patty Millay of Owensboro, KY, cooked up and served some delicious Veggie Stuffed Shells. Here's how to make them!
One of the Greatest April Fools’ Day Pranks Ever Has Ties to Kentucky
One of the greatest pranks in April Fools' Day history has ties to Kentucky.
The Five Country Music Stars People in Western Kentucky Want to Have Lunch with Most
We asked country music fans in western Kentucky and southern Indiana this question. If you were able to have lunch today with one country music star, who would it be and why? Here's what they said.
Owensboro’s Newest Convenience Store Launches Pet Fundraiser That’s a ‘Gas’
Owensboro's newest convenience store and gas station just revealed plans for a big fundraiser for two local animal rescues. Here's how it's going to work!
Meet the 11 Finalists for Owensboro’s ‘Dugan’s Got Talent’ Contest
Meet the 11 finalists for the $4000 college scholarship in the 2nd Annual Dugan's Got Talent Contest in Owensboro, KY. Plus, find out how to get tickets for the finale.
Award-Winning Author and GRAMMY Nominee Silas House Will Speak in Owensboro
Award-winning author, GRAMMY nominee, and Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House will be in Owensboro in May to speak at the Rooster Booster Breakfast.