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 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!
Kentucky’s ‘Wicked Curls’ Opens Studio to Inspire a New Generation of Hip Hop Dancers
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.
If You’re Looking for a New Stew Recipe to Warm You Up in the Kentucky Cold, Try This One!
Here's a delicious recipe from the UK Cooperative Extension Office that will warm you up when it's cold outside. It's Winter Pork Stew!
Kentucky Man Shares the Wild, Crazy and Fun History of Cap Guns
Growing up in the 70s, I was obsessed with cap guns. In fact, I used mine to open a private detective agency in my neighborhood. Here's a look at where cap guns came from and how they inspired a young generation of gunslingers.
Mrs/Ms Pageants Are Coming to County Fairs Throughout Kentucky
Exciting news for contestants and fans of the Kentucky County Fair Pageant circuit. New in 2024, the association is adding Mrs./Ms. Pageants!
Ladies! The Biggest Bunco Party in the History of Owensboro is Set
Puzzle Pieces in Owensboro, KY is gearing up for the biggest Bunco party in the history of the city.