You can catch Chad daily- with the fabulously fun Mary-Katherine Maddox- from 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday on WBKR. In addition to flapping his lips on the air, Chad emcees a variety of events all over Kentucky- charity functions, concerts, the monthly Rooster Booster Breakfast for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, dance/cheer competitions and more. He's a big fan of ALL kinds of music ranging from Eric Church to the Jonas Brothers to Orville Peck to Kelly Clarkson (the goddess) to Luke Combs, Beyonce and more. And, he FREAKING LOVES THE 80s. Chad enjoys traveling the world, playing tennis, riding bikes, and spending time at home with his husband Kevin, two rescued Bichon Frises (Ellie and Yogi) and a rescued Cairn Terrier mix named Simon.
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‘Steel Magnolias’ Returns to Theatres in KY and IN to Celebrate 35th Anniversary
'Steel Magnolias' celebrates its 35th anniversary this year with special showings in movie theatres around the country. Here's where you can catch it!
A Tribute to Former Daviess County Public School Bus Driver Evelyn Keown
It is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day and I am celebrating my former bus driver. Evelyn Keown drove for the Daviess County Public School System in the early 1980s.
It’s Morel Mushroom Hunting Season in Indiana and Kentucky
Indiana and Kentucky are home to four different varieties of morel mushrooms that you can eat. Here is a look at where and when to find them and how to cook them!
Ten Kentucky Firefighters Headed to the Czech Republic This Week
10 firefighters from Owensboro/Daviess County have been selected to visit Owensboro's sister city- Olomouc, Czech Republic. They're going to study training practices and procedures in Czech fire departments.
Is There Still a Western Sizzlin Restaurant Anywhere in Kentucky or Indiana?
Actually, there are bunch of Western Sizzlin Steakhouse locations still in operation in the U.S. Here is a look at where to find them!
Indiana Man Owns the ‘Big Mac’ of Supersized McDonald’s Collections
Chris Cail, the Mayor of Tell City, IN, has a huge collection of rare memorabilia. That collection includes various pieces of McDonald's history, including life-size statues of Ronald McDonald and his friends.
A 50/50 Half Pot Raffle is Coming to BBQ & Barrels in Owensboro
Inspired by the popularity of the half pot at the West Side Nut Club Fall Festival in Evansville, the City of Owensboro is hosting a 50/50 raffle at its annual BBQ & Barrels event.
Owensboro, If You Love Strawberries, You’re Gonna Love ‘Strawberry Bliss”
Reid's Orchard has unveiled plans for its 2024 Strawberry Bliss Market Day in Owensboro, KY!
Popular Ohio Roller Coaster Celebrates Its 45th Hair-Raising Birthday
The Beast, the longest wooden roller coaster in the world, is celebrating its 45th birthday this year at Kings Island.
Kentucky Woman’s Button Jacket is a Journey of 1980s Nostalgia
Marcie Means of Owensboro loves the music and movies of the 1980s. Her vintage denim jacket is covered with over a hundred buttons celebrating her favorites.
A Popular Owensboro Restaurant Now Serving Pizza by the Slice
A popular Owensboro restaurant- 54 Pizza Express- has announced it's going to be testing pizza by the slice at one of its locations.
Kentucky, Do You ‘Itch’ or ‘Scratch’ Your Nose?
Why is it that some people say they 'scratch' their noses and others say they 'itch' them?