Chadwick Benefield

Chad Benefield is Director of Content for Townsquare Media Evansville/Owensboro. For 20 years, he has also hosted the WBKR Morning Show and you can catch him daily- with his co-host Mary-Katherine Maddox- from 6a-10am. In addition to guest announcing at The Grand Ole Opry multiple times, he emcees a variety of events all over Kentucky- endless charity functions, concerts, and the monthly Rooster Booster Breakfast for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. In 2024, he served as the Master of Ceremonies for The Golden Thread: 10 Years of Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. He is also a devoted supporter of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and has helped raise over three million dollars for their life-saving mission. He enjoys traveling the world, Broadway theatre, and his three rescued dogs- two Bichon Frises names Ellie and Yogi and a Cairn Terrier named Simon.

KY Woman Outfits Tornado Shelter with a Bloody Mary Bar

Kathy Albin has come up with a fun way to 'stomach' our turbulent and tornadic weather. She has outfitted her new storm shelter with a Bloody Mary bar.

Purr-fect Employees: Meet the Two Cats Running the Show at This Owensboro Hardware Store!

If you've ever shopped at the Gordon's Hardware in Owensboro, Kentucky, you've likely met the store's now-famous and 'frisky' employees. And, no! I don't mean David, Ray or Wesley- the guys who work there. I mean The Gordon Girls!

From Theme Park to Theater Royalty: Holiday World Alum Joins Cast of Six: The Musical on Broadway

Holiday World has a long-history of providing world class entertainment to its guests. Some cast members from the Santa Claus, Indiana amusement park's award-winning shows have gone on to incredible things on Broadway and in Hollywood.

Tornado Terror: Historic Outbreak Shatters Records Across Western Kentucky, Southern Indiana & Illinois

2025 is shaping up to be an incredibly tornadic year here in western Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southern Illinois. Already this year, we have experienced a series of turbulent weather events.

Move Over Basil: Zesty Artichoke Pesto Steals the Show

I had two pieces of this for breakfast this morning and there's zero shame in my game. It's one of the most delicious pesto recipes I have ever tasted in my life.

Chew On This: Popular Ohio Sandwich Shoppe Features The Gum-Wall!

There are a lot of hamburger joints across the U.S. that have random (and weird) claims to fame.

Growing Up with 8-Track Tapes: I Remember the Magic and the Mess of a Forgotten Era

What I remember most about that 8-track player in my mom's car is that it wasn't calibrated exactly right. To get it to play, we'd have to prop the tape up in the deck with a matchbook.

Explore Outdoor Fun At The Western Kentucky Outdoor Expo in Owensboro

If you love the great outdoors, you're going to want to head indoors at the Owensboro Convention Center this spring. Owensboro is going to be the home of the inaugural Western Kentucky Outdoor Expo!

Storm Chasers Collect Supplies for Flood Victims in Western Kentucky and You Can Help

Zach Jennings and Keith Gorman, from Storm Hunters Nation, reached out to Morgantown Mission in Butler County and have organized a supply drive.

Kentucky Native Stunned to Discover There’s Actually a Kentucky in Arkansas

Over the weekend, I was watching severe weather coverage on The Weather Channel. In particular, the meteorologists were monitoring a storm that was barreling toward Little Rock, Arkansas. On the graphic, just off the south and west, was the word "Kentucky...

Sweet Meets Savory: The Honeycrisp Salad That’s About to Rock Your Broccoli World!

There's nothing better in Spring than a fresh and crisp salad. Patty Millay, from Owensboro, KY, has whipped up a delicious salad recipe that will be a hit at any luncheon, dinner or picnic you decide to host. It's a sweet take on a broccoli salad that will have you asking, "How about them apples??!"

Rottentail’s Revenge: Kentucky’s Haunted Easter Nightmare Awaits

To exploit our irrational fears of large rabbits, The Haunted Hotel in Louisville is presenting a special Easter haunt. It's called Rottentail's Revenge and will be a one-night only event that's not for the faint of heart