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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Meet the Local Celebrities Appearing on the 2024 WBKR/Window World St. Jude Radiothon
The 2024 WBKR St. Jude Radiothon is coming up Thursday, February 1st and Friday, February 2nd. Here's a look at the local celebrities are joining to help raise money for St. Jude.
Hungry? Here’s the Menu for the 2024 Angels for Ashley St. Jude Cookout in Owensboro
The 2024 WBKR/Window World St. Jude Radiothon is coming up Thursday, February 1st and Friday, Feb 2nd. The Angels for Ashley Cooking Team will again be having a massive cookout. Here's a look at the menu!
Kentucky Farm Shop Owner Shares 5 Tips for Making the Perfect Charcuterie Board
Jim Gilles, who owns Hill View Farms Meats in Owensboro, Kentucky, is sharing 5 Tips on How to Make the Perfect Charcuterie Board.
Gary Allan Coming to the Old National Events Plaza in Evansville
Gary Allan fans! Get ready. The country music star is coming back to the Tristate this April!
Meet the Man Thruston Elementary School in Kentucky Was Named After
In the late 1970s, I attended Thruston Elementary School just outside the city limits of Owensboro, KY. I just recently learned about the man the school was named after.
A Massive Health and Fitness Center is Coming to Owensboro
Owensboro Athletic Club has announced plans for a new 90,000 square foot, state-of-the-art fitness center. Here's what we know about Club One!
The Oldest City in Kentucky Turns 250 This Year and There’s a Big Celebration Planned
Harrodsburg, Kentucky, which was founded way back in 1774, will celebrate its 250th birthday this year with a huge celebration festival. Here's what's planned.
The 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Lineup Is Beyond Our Wildest Expectations
Here's the lineup for the 2024 Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville, Kentucky!
Sister Sledge Headline the 2nd Annual DISCO at the DAM in Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Beaver Dam Amphitheatre just announced the lineup for the 2nd Annual DISCO at the Dam. The concert will be headlined by Sister Sledge!
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Brendan Stewart, an Owensboro, KY-based dancer nicknamed 'Wicked Curls', recently opened a dance studio called The Vault. Here's how you can enroll in classes.
There’s a MAMAW Festival Coming to Kentucky and It May Not Be What You Think
There's a new festival coming to Eastern Kentucky. It's called MAMAW Fest and it may not be exactly what you're thinking.
Owensboro Restaurant Unveils Insane ‘One Person vs. One Pizza’ Eating Challenge
The Oven in Owensboro, Kentucky, just launched a deep dish pizza eating challenge. If you can polish off the 14-inch, 6-pound pizza in 30 minutes, you get it for free.