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Fundraiser for Rollie Pike TONIGHT in Whitesville

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:13 +0000

Tonight is going to be an awesome night in Whitesville. We are going to be Raisin' 4 Rollie! Our buddy Rollie Pike is battling a rare disorder that attacks his vital organs and he is in desperate need of a kidney transplant . . . a transplant that WILL happen in June, thanks to the fact that a first cousin of his has just been confirmed a donor match! This is tremendous news for all of Rollie's family and friends and we are getting together to celebrate and raise money for this guy who would truly do anything for anyone.

Daviess County Relay For Life 2013 TONIGHT [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:07 +0000

It's finally here! The Daviess County Relay For Life is TONIGHT at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. The event begins at 6pm and continues through 6am, Saturday the 18th. This is my fourth year as Relay Chairperson in Daviess County and this is our fourth consecutive year at Diamond Lake. And we are thrilled with this year's list of special guests and performers. Here's our complete schedule of events. Check it out!

Beverly's Brigade Cooking for Relay for Life at Jac's Big O Party Thursday

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:00:26 +0000

Hey, good lookin'! Let us tell you what we've got cookin'? Thursday marks another one of Jac's Big O Parties here at the WBKR studios. And we're inviting you to stop by for lunch anytime between 11am and 2pm. Beverly's Brigade, one of our local Relay for Life teams, is coming to cook up delicious hamburgers and hot dogs and raise money for the American Cancer Society!

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive This Saturday

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:15 +0000

This is going to be a big weekend for food in Owensboro-Daviess County. Friday and Saturday mark the International BBQ Festival downtown and thousands upon thousands of people (including this one) are going to be stuffing their faces with mutton, pork, chicken, funnel cakes and more. But, Saturday morning, we are asking you to help those who just aren't as fortunate. Hunger is a serious problem worldwide, but also right here in the tristate. That's why Campbell Soup Company and the National Association of Letter Carriers are again teaming up for the Stamp Out Hunger Campaign. This is the 21st year for the movement and you can help simply by placing a bag of food by your mailbox before your mail carrier arrives Saturday. Here are the official details on how you can help. It's quick and painless, but VERY rewarding!

Fundraiser for Rollie Pike May 18th in Whitesville

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:30 +0000

If you've ever tuned in for the final stretch of our annual St. Jude Radiothon you have more than likely heard our good friend Rollie Pike. Rollie, who way back in the day won our 5th season of Goldie's Survivor, has become a true friend to WBKR-FM. Personally speaking, Rollie is a great friend of mine and truly one of my favorite people on this planet. And that is no exaggeration. I simply cannot put into words what I think of Rollie and how much he means to me on a personal level. This guy is incredible. But I can say this . . . easily. Rollie is one the most kindhearted and giving people you will ever encounter. He never hesitates to lend a helping hand and is one those rare guys who will be there you when call, every time you call. Unfortunately, as fate would have it, Rollie's now in need of help himself.

Daviess County Relay For Life 2013 Schedule [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:00:59 +0000

The Daviess County Relay For Life is coming up Friday, May 17th at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. The event begins at 6pm and continues through 6am, Saturday the 18th. This is my fourth year as Relay Chairperson in Daviess County and this is our fourth consecutive year at Diamond Lake. And we are thrilled with this year's list of special guests and performers. Here's our complete schedule of events. Check it out!

Contemporary Christian Artist Todd Ballard to Perform at a Benefit Concert in Newburgh Friday

Dave Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:56:27 +0000

Contemporary Christian musician and worship leader Todd Ballard will team with The Potter’s Wheel Ministries for a benefit concert this Friday in Newburgh. Complete details can be found in the following press release: Celebrated worship leader Todd Ballard and The Potter’s Wheel Ministries, an inner-city outreach in Evansville, Ind., team up for a benefit concert [...]

Charity Screening of Blockbuster-to-Be Iron Man 3 Gets a Surprise Visit from Robert Downey Jr. [VIDEO]

Dave Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:21 +0000

I’m a big fan of the first two Iron Man movies. So no one was going to have trouble convincing me to see Iron Man 3. But now, I’d want to see it anyway after a recent screening for kids who volunteered their services during Hurricane Sandy relief included a visit from the film’s star, [...]

Owensboro Mud Run Winners List 2013

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:41 +0000

Up, Down and Dirty For a Cure is in the books! And Owensboro's first-ever Mud Run was a HUGE hit. Hundreds tackled the boot camp-inspired course last weekend at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort and a handful blazed through it. While I ran the course, kissed the ground at the finish line, then immediately ran to the Atmos Energy grill to get a hamburger, others took the course VERY seriously. And they just KILLED it! Check out the full list of winners and our complete Mud Run Photo Gallery!

Stand Against Child Abuse Photos

Dave Spencer — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:00:29 +0000

Tuesday afternoon, April 23rd, I did a live broadcast at Texas Gas for the Stand Against Child Abuse event. The turn-out was impressive. The support shown by passersby via car horns was awesome! I also learned a startling statistic. There were 2656 reported cases of child abuse or neglect in the Two Rivers Region of [...]

Chad And Jaclyn Run The Mud Run Course: Part 2 [VIDEO]

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:32:41 +0000

With the Owensboro Mud Run set to happen on Saturday at Diamond Lake, Chad decided we should run the course. I shared several videos with you from Part 1. If you haven't watched those yet, do it now, ha!

Here are a few remaining obstacles we attempted, and even threw in Chad racing Brian Smith in the mini-truck! I may or may not hit myself in the race with a rope....ok, I do, wasn't exactly how I thought that obstacle would end, ha! Want to see Chad roll down Heartbreak Hill or climb a huge rope in waders? Watch now!

New Beginnings Book Sale Starts Today at Towne Square Mall

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:10 +0000

New Beginnings of Owensboro is having a gigantic book sale THIS WEEKEND! The sale begins today and runs through Sunday in the old Dawahares space inside Towne Square Mall. And the best part about the sale . . . the unbelievable low price! You are gonna be able to stock up! New Beginnings has thousands [...]

Guns and Hoses Boxing Event Saturday in Evansville [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:00:12 +0000

Picture it! The boxing bell rings. In the blue corner, you have a policeman. In the red corner, staring him down, you have a firefighter. And they are ready to rumble! Guns and Hoses VI is coming to The Ford Center in Evansville, Saturday, April 20th and members of the blue and red and will be beating the snot out of each other to help raise money for 911 Gives Hope! Wanna know how you can get tickets?

Gospel Singer Michael Combs To Perform at Bellevue Baptist Church [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:00:41 +0000

Gospel singer Michael Combs knows what it's like to struggle. For years he battled his own demons with drugs and alcohol that nearly cost him his life in 1991. But, in September of that year, he had a successful liver transplant and, having devoted his life to Jesus Christ a couple of years prior, set out on a Ministry of Music. And, Friday, June 14th, that path will bring him to Owensboro, where he will perform at Bellevue Baptist Church and help raise money for the Lighthouse Recovery Series.

Leland Isbill Plays Harmonica at Owensboro's Color Blast 5K [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:30 +0000

There were so many highlights at Owensboro's first-ever Color Blast 5K, it was really hard to count them all. We had the awesome impromptu Harlem Shake video in which 4,000 people threw packets of color up in the air. We had glorious weather and a record-breaking crowd join us at English Park for the biggest 5K in the history of Owensboro-Daviess County. We raised tons of money for six different agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities. And we had some terrific performances on the Showmobile stage. And one of those performances was delivered by Leland Isbill. Watch this kid play the harmonica! He will knock your socks off!

The Stand Against Child Abuse Set for April 23rd at Texas Gas

Dave Spencer — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:18:21 +0000

Are you ready to take a stand against child abuse? For just about anyone, it’s a no-brainer. There are no greater crimes than those against children…at any level. On Tuesday, April 23rd, as part of National Child Abuse Awareness Month, The Stand Against Child Abuse will take place from 4PM-6PM on the Texas Gas sidewalks [...]

New Beginnings Presents the Glow in the Park Fun Run

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:46 +0000

Here at WBKR we are very excited about a brand new event coming to Yellow Creek Park. It’s called Glow in the Park: The Ultimate Party Fun Run! Get all the scoop on this “glow in the dark” 5K and how you can join in the action right here at WBKR.com! Glow in the Park [...]

Diamond Lake To Host Mud Run to Benefit American Cancer Society

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 10:00:12 +0000

The American Cancer Society, Diamond Lake Campground and Resort and WBKR want you to get "Up, Down and Dirty for a Cure!" We are hosting the first-ever "Mud Run" in Daviess County and it's coming up Saturday, April 20th and Sunday, April 21st at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort. So, what exactly is a "mud run?" Well, we've got all the details and registration info here at WBKR.com!

St. Wendel Third Graders Raise Money for St. Jude [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:00:10 +0000

Last Friday, I drove to Wadesville, IN to visit the 3rd grade class at St. Wendel Catholic School. My friend Ryan Nowak teaches there and he asked me to come by and talk to his students about St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis. See, his students are doing a service project and, for it, chose to raise money for the patients of St. Jude. I decided to share some of my favorite St. Jude stories with the students and introduce them to some of my favorite St. Jude families. I knew this was a great way to show them the importance of what they're doing and how important raising money for the hospital truly is. Well, guess what? These 3rd grade rockstars got amped up and they went to the big Friday night fish fry with buckets in hand!

Harlem Shake Video from Color Blast 5K in Owensboro [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 17:59:04 +0000

The Color Blast 5K in downtown Owensboro was a tremendous hit and success. Over 4,200 runners/walkers attended the event and stuck around for the big after-party at English Park! There, each participant was handed a bag full of color and that color went flying when we decided to film a Color Blast 5K Harlem Shake video! WATCH!!