The 2024 Lip Sync Battle in Owensboro, Kentucky shattered its previous fundraising record. Here's why the event is so important for Puzzle Pieces clients and the entire community.
Owensboro's Jason Koger is well known for his survival story after being electrocuted in 2008 while riding an ATV on his family's property. Jason had to have both hands amputated in order to save his life and since he was able he has been telling his story of a major comeback and how he is using it to encourage others. Recently he was featured on a TEDx Talk.
Jason Koger is recognized nationally for his triumphant story of strength and determination after a horrific accident in the winter of 2008 that left him without his hands.
The photo you are looking at it probably just looks like a field to you. But to Jason Koger it is much, much more. It's a field that harvests amazing memories from childhood and tragic memories from adulthood. Here at WBKR, we absolutely love Jason Koger. He is walking proof that tragedy doesn't have to make you a victim. No. He's proof that, if you put your mind and, more importantly, your
This is very cool and super exciting. Owensboro native Jason Koger, the city's very own "Bionic Man," is featured in a brand new TV ad for Macintosh and Apple. The ad, shot around the world on iPhones in just one day, celebrates Mac's 30th anniversary of delivering on its promise . . .to put technology in the hands of the people. And for Jason Koger that notion is both literal and fig
Owensboro is home to Jason Koger, a bilateral amputee who recently made national headlines when he acquired two brand new bionic hands from Touch Bionics. Now, our version of The Six Million Dollar Man has a new female counterpart. Meet Aimee Copeland, The Bionic Woman. Aimee lost her hands due to a deadly, flesh-eating bacteria. But, thanks to the same cutting-edge technology that has given J
When I was a kid, I loved watching The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman. I remember thinking how cool it would be to have a bionic leg or bionic hearing or a bionic arm. While he never in a million years thought he would have a Steve Austin or Jamie Sommers-style accident and end up with bionic limbs (he was electrocuted), Owensboro's Jason Koger is enjoying his brand new bionic hands
Earlier this year, Jason Koger's bionic hands were the star of an episode on Hawaii Five-0. Now, he's landed on national television again. Yesterday, the Owensboro resident appeared on CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta and showed off his brand new set of bionic hands. Believe it or not, Jason's new set of hands, courtesy of Touch Bionics, can be controlled and programmed with a phone app. Check this o
Tonight's the big night! CBS' hit show Hawaii Five-0 is resurrecting one of its all-time most-watched episodes . . . the 1973 episode "Hookman." And, this time, Robocop star Peter Weller steps into the role of "Hookman." Second cool twist? Owensboro resident Jason Koger is providing the "hooks" and you are going to see them on the small screen tonight!
CBS' hit show Hawaii 5-0 is about to kick it old school and resurrect one of its all-time most-watched episodes . . . the 1973 episode "Hookman." And, this time, Robocop star Peter Weller steps into the role of "Hookman." Second cool twist? Owensboro resident Jason Koger is going to provide the "hooks."