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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If You Want to Reserve a Park Shelter in Daviess County Next Year, Now’s the Time to Do It
Daviess County Parks and Recreation is now accepting 2024 shelter reservations at Yellow Creek and Panther Creek Park. Here's how to make one.
Exciting News for Dolly Parton Fans in Kentucky and Indiana
Dolly Parton is celebrating the release of her 'Rockstar' album with a sneak preview first listen event at movie theatres across the country. Here's where you can catch it!
How to Get Tickets for the 2024 Lip Sync Battle- Owensboro’s Most Popular Fundraiser
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The Official Solution to the 2023 WBKR/Halloween Havoc Road War in Owensboro
Here it is! The official solution for the 2023 WBKR/Halloween Havoc Road War. Here are all the turns teams should have made in the event.
The 2023 War on Potholes Gets Underway in Owensboro, KY
The City of Owensboro's annual War on Potholes gets underway this week. Here's how to report a pothole in the city limits.
Kentucky Woman Has Created the Best DIY ‘Spooky Eye’ Halloween Decorations Ever
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Your Boils and Ghouls Can Stock Up on Halloween Candy at Owensboro’s Trail of Treats
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Owensboro, KY Radio Station Celebrates Local Businesses with Free One-Hour Broadcasts
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Tony Award Winning ‘Come From Away’ Coming to Owensboro, KY
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If You’ve Ever Wanted to Do Yoga with a Primate on Your Back, You Can in Florida
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The Final Clue for WBKR’s ‘Written in the Sand’ PCB Contest 2023
Here it is! It's the final clue in WBKR's 2023 Written in the Sand contest for a chance to win a trip to the Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Clue #4 for WBKR’s ‘Written in the Sand’ PCB Contest 2023
Owensboro, KY radio station WBKR is hosting a contest to give away a trip to Panama City Beach, Florida. You could win if you decode secret clues that are 'Written in the Sand'.