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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Kentucky Mom Wows American Idol Judges with an Emotional Audition Performance
Kyra Waits, a young mom from Berea, Kentucky, appeared on American Idol, wowed the judges and earned her ticket to Hollywood. See her story and performance here.
GAME SHOW! An Owensboro College Celebrates Married Couples Who Met on Campus
Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, KY, is hosting its first ever Wesleyan Sweethearts Game Show, which will feature three married couples who met on campus.
Do Kentuckians Wear Pajamas to Bed or… Not?
Pajamas? A t-shirt and shorts? Absolutely nothing? A recent survey asked "What do Americans wear to bed?" Here's what they found out about Kentuckians.
Savor the Flavor: The 10 Best Pizza Places in Nashville, Tennessee
Here's the list of the 10 Best Pizza Places in Nashville, TN as ranked by TripAdvisor.
Kentuckians, You Should Never Let Your Gas Gauge Fall Below This!
We all do it. We let our fuel gauges get almost all the way down to 'E' before we fill up the tank. Experts warn that can be really bad for your vehicle. Here's how!
Share Your Indiana, Kentucky, or Illinois Pet Adoption Story & Help a Shelter Win $1,000
If you adopted a pet in Southern IN, Western KY, or Southern IL, we want to hear your 'happy tail'! The winning pet parent will win $100 Amazon card and the shelter their pet came from will win $1,000!
Sink Your Fangs Into This! There’s a ‘Vampire Diaries’ Fan Weekend Coming to Nashville, TN
Vampire Fan Weekend 2024 is set for May 3rd through the 5th in Nashville and various stars of the hit show "The Vampire Diaries" are scheduled to appear. Here's how to get tickets!
You’ve Heard of a Turducken, But How About Trying a ‘Burclucken’?
Owensboro Burger Week 2024 officially gets underway on Friday, March 1st. I decided to get a jump start by visiting Hill View Farms Meats and creating three 'gourmet' burgers of my own. One of them was inspired by a turducken. I am calling it a Burclucken!
These Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Taste Just Like the Ones With Meat in Them
Here's a unique recipe for Sloppy Joes. It's made with lentils instead of meat and it tastes just like the classic sandwich.
The Star of Elsbeth, the New CBS Crime Series, Has Ties to Evansville, IN
Carrie Preston, the star of the new CBS crime show Elsbeth, has ties to Evansville, Indiana.
If You Have a Wreck in Your Own Driveway in Kentucky, Do You Have to Call the Police?
If you have a wreck in your own driveway in Kentucky, do you have to call the police? Here's what a local sheriff says.
Kentucky Dog Owners! You Can Tell How Long Your Dog Will Live Just By Looking At Its Face
A new study of 155 breeds of dogs says you may be able to tell how long a dog will live just by looking at the shape of its face.