St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Get ready for some laughs and good vibes, Evansville! A night with Heywood Banks is just around the corner, and it’s all for a great cause.

The Bluegrass Legends Experience Car Show returns to Owensboro, KY! Enjoy antique cars, food trucks, live music, while supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!

mily and Mark Shelton have been a part of our WBKR St. Jude Celebrity Phone Bank since I can remember. When they were first asked to join us, they immediately rolled up their sleeves to pitch in. Mark tuned his guitar. Emily warmed up her glorious voice. Then, they joined us in the WBKR studio and made musical and fundraising magic.

Nora Hembruch is nearly two years old and battling cancer at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Her mom (a Newburgh, Indiana native) and dad share the story of Nora's fight and how special of a place St. Jude is.

On December 1st, 2024, folks here in Owensboro and Daviess County lost a very close, trusted, and well-respected friend. Local businessman Mark Shively, who owned Shoe Stop, passed away at age of 64, following "a long valiant fight with cancer." His enduring spirit and love for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are with us this week as we continue our annual tradition- our own fight against the "monster."

During our annual St. Jude Country Cares Radiothon, we are inviting you to become a Partner in Hope and receive a free 'This Shirt Saves Lives' t-shirt dawned by your favorite country artists.

The St. Jude/Angels for Ashley Cookout happens this Thursday and Friday. We have the menu, the forecast, and the perfect plan for all that amazing meat.

Here at WBKR, we're gearing up for our annual Window World St. Jude Radiothon. This year marks our 21st consecutive year of fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Again this year, we'll continue a tradition that started about 15 years ago. We'll be joined in studio by special local celebrity guests.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16th. That's when Jenny and William Howard and their sons will host the family's 4th Annual Jammin' for St. Jude Concert. Here's who's performing this year!

On Tuesday night, at the St. Jude Country Cares Conference in Memphis, TN, Old Dominion was presented with the 2024 Angels Among Us Award.