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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!

Rocking With Mother Goose CHAIRity Event

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:01 +0000

If your house is like mine, than you LOVE story time! My Carsyn would pick out 15 bedtime books nightly if I'd let her, ha! This event will be so much fun for your little ones who love story time too!

CTI Presents Rocking With Mother Goose CHAIRity Event! Come hear Mother Goose share her favorite rhymes and stories! Plus, meet her most memorable characters!

The event is Friday, May 17th at 7:00pm and Sunday, May 19th at 2:00pm and tickets are only $5.00! Seating is limited so call 270-997-1531 or 270-338-7165 for reservations.

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!

Trunnell's Farm Market and WBKR Present The Peach Pageant

Jaclyn Graves — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:00:36 +0000

Saturday, June 22nd is the Peach Jam Festival at Trunnell’s Farm Market! This is a fun-filled, everything peachy day, including the Peach Pageant presented by Trunnell’s and WBKR! The Itsy Bitsy Peach Pageant begins at 10:30am and is for boys and girls ages newborn to 23 months (as of June 22, 2013). Age Categories: newborn – [...]

New WBKR Intern Jordan Roos Becomes Hello Kitty at International Bar-B-Q Festival [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:06 +0000

You can't haze people in college. But we can sure do it here at WBKR! And that's exactly what Jaclyn and I did to our brand new intern, Jordan Roos, a senior at Brescia University. His first day on the job was last Friday, which just so happened to be the first day of the International Bar-B-Q Festival here in Owensboro. Naturally, we invited Jordan along for a crash course in live, on-location broadcasting. Well, watch what happened when we passed Paula Martin's Paintopia booth. She was painting faces and we knew we had the perfect 6'4" blank canvas for her!

Turtle Man Comes to International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro

Chadwick Benefield — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:32:24 +0000

You can find him in the swamps and ponds pulling out snapping turtles and entertaining fans for all ages. And, this weekend, you can find him at the International Bar-B-Q Festival in Owensboro. Yep! Animal Planet star Turtle Man is coming to town And here at WBKR,com, we have all the scoop about when and where you can see and meet him!

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!

Country, Pop, and Comedy Dominate the Kentucky State Fair Main Stage in 2013

Dave Spencer — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:16:43 +0000

You want country? You got it! You want pop? You got it! You want to laugh? No problem. The 2013 Kentucky State Fair has it all! The main stage at Freedom Hall is the place on August 15 for state fair openers Alan Jackson and Gary Allan at 8PM. Alan and Allan, combined, have sent [...]

Blood Drive To Be Held At Daviess County Relay For Life

Jaclyn Graves — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:58 +0000

The Daviess County Relay For Life is Friday, May 17th at Diamond Lake Resort. The Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center will be on site holding a blood drive from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. All donors must be 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds, must check current medications with center staff and donors should have [...]

Daniel "Redneck Heroes" Epperson Featured in WBKR's Six Pack Concert [Video]

Chadwick Benefield — Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:22 +0000

Daniel Epperson, with his Duck Dynasty-inspired "Redneck Heroes" is making Southern Indiana proud. And here at WBKR, we are proud to have him in the cast of The Six Pack, our brand new concert series at Diamond Lake Campground and Resort's Good Time Theatre. To see Daniel's official video for "Redneck Heroes" and to get ticket information about the show and the full Six Pack of talent, keep reading!!

Super Sports Sunday All Set for June 9th at Moreland Park

Dave Spencer — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:02:47 +0000

Are your plans up in the air for June 9th? Maybe you haven’t thought that far out? Not to worry! Here’s something for the whole family… and the best part is it’s FREE! Owensboro Parent and Kidcentric Sports cordially invite you to Super Sports Sunday at Moreland Park. That Sunday from 2-6PM bring the whole [...]

Getting Around the Barbecue Festival

Jordan Winders — Tue, 07 May 2013 22:30:41 +0000

It is that time of year again! The International Barbecue Fest is back in downtown Owensboro this Friday and Saturday. And as always it brings with it a variety of fun activities and of course great food!

I always enjoy the Barbecue Fest and try to make it down for a little while every year

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.

Who Should Play Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in 'Fifty Shades of Grey' Movie?

Ashley Sollars — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:19:57 +0000

The book Fifty Shades of Grey swept the nation, and perhaps the world, like wildfire last summer. It seemed like 3 out of every 5 women read the series and discussed the elicit acts every morning around the company coffee

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!

CMA Music Festival Free Riverfront Concerts Announced

Dave Spencer — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:00:43 +0000

“Free” is a great word! Now put it in front of “concerts!” Gets better, doesn’t it? Lineups have been announced for free concerts on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage during CMA Music Festival week in downtown Nashville June 6th-9th. Check out the following press release for complete details: With nearly 50 artists confirmed, the Chevrolet™ [...]

Kristen Bell's 2013 CMT Music Awards Co-Host Announced

Jaclyn Graves — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:43:22 +0000

On Tuesday, I told y'all how Kristen Bell announced she will be returning as host to the 2013 CMT Music Awards. But, she only hinted who her co-host would be. Now, it's official... but, which tight-jeans wearin, cowboy hat sportin country man will join her in hosting?!?

A Look At The New Owensboro Hospital

Jordan Winders — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:10:49 +0000

This morning, The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce’s Rooster Booster Breakfast was held at the new Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. The program was held in front of a sold out crowd and broadcast live on 1490 WOMI-AM. Those in attandence were treated to a tour of the new facility, and since I was there running [...]

2nd Annual Derby Day 5K

Jaclyn Graves — Thu, 02 May 2013 01:38:29 +0000

Join Sutton Elementary School for the 2nd Annual Derby Day 5K! The walk/run event will take place Saturday, May 4th and begins at Rash Stadium. Registration begins at 8:00am and the race begins at 9:00am.

This is a great race for the whole family! Awards are given for all ages from Pre-K 4 and under to over 70.