Dave Spencer

Dave Spencer has been in radio for 37 years--35 of them at WBKR. He has seen it all, in terms of the way that media has changed over the centuries...ahem, decades. Technology is why Dave has played music off of reel-to-reel tape, CDs, and now via digital delivery. He loves watching the music industry change and teaching himself new ways to accomplish that which he needs to accomplish. Now, on to the NEXT 35.

Drought Conditions Threatening a Return to KY & IN

With the Helene remnants out of the picture, it's back to dry fall weather for the tri-state. But will that thrust us back into a drought situation?

Bird Discovered at KY State Park Came From South America — Here’s How They Know

It's clear you should never underestimate birds, especially the summer tanager. Talk about flying south for the winter.

Why Is This Chunk of Meat Featured in a Kentucky Museum?

Don't ever miss an opportunity to visit a local museum. You might just encounter a big chunk of old meat in a jar.

KY Emergency Management Posts Hurricane Relief Info, Dispatches Team to Affected Region

Kentucky Emergency Management and the Kentucky National Guard are on the ground in hurricane-affected regions. Here's how you can help, too.

Former Military Camp Considered One of KY’s Most Haunted Places

An old Louisville neighborhood is considered one of Kentucky's most haunted locations.

KY Fish & Wildlife Announces Big Fall Surplus Auction

You could seriously clean up at the KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Resources surplus auction on Monday, October 7th.

Shame on Whoever’s Drumming Up Misleading New Hurricane Rumors

After what the southeastern United States has gone through the last seven days, this kind of rumor is incredibly irresponsible.

Nonstop from Nashville to Iceland? Bring On Those Northern Lights

Beginning in May of 2025, folks will be able to fly nonstop from Nashville to Iceland. Is there a Northern Lights adventure in your future?

Flooding Strands More than 50 Atop a Tennessee Hospital

The tropical depression that was once Hurricane Helene has created dangerous flash flooding in eastern Tennessee as it moves into Kentucky.

Oscar Winner, TV Lawyer Once Spent Time in Kentucky — Here’s Why

Kathy Bates will retire after her current assignment, the CBS legal drama Matlock. It's been an extraordinary career, one that included a stop in Kentucky.

KY & IN Tri-State Bucket List Visits…Who’s Up Next? [GALLERY]

We've visited a lot of locally-owned restaurants over the past decade, and the series continues. Who's got next?

It’s Pawpaw Season in Kentucky, But Have You Ever Had One?

They're also known as custard apples because of their texture. I've never seen them in a store, farmer's market, or at an orchard, but they are in season.