Chadwick Benefield

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.

Hear Me Out, It’s a Party Bus That Stops at Thrift Shops in Kentucky and Tennessee

Ladies! If you love to bargain hunt, you are going to love the first-ever Bargain Babes Thrift Trip. One of the stops is the largest thrift store in Nashville, Tennessee!

An Owensboro Woman’s Phone Went Wild When She Won a Purse a Kentucky Fundraiser

The RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro just hosted a new fundraiser called Bourbon and Bags for Broadway. It featured a raffle for a Louis Vuitton bag. Here is the hilarious story about the woman who won and the epic way she found out.

Owensboro’s Military Ball Funds Invaluable Mental Health Services for Kentucky Veterans

V.E.T. (Veterans Empowered Together) are gearing up for the 2024 Military Ball in Owensboro, Kentucky. Proceeds raised help fund three vital mental health initiatives for area veterans.

The Full List of Performers Joining the Blue Angels for the 2024 Owensboro Air Show

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the 2024 Owensboro Air Show. Here's a look at the full lineup of performers and the chance to win some of the best seats in the house for the show.

Where Did That Silly Rule About Not Wearing White After Labor Day Come From?

Did you ever wonder where that rule about not wearing white after Labor Day came from?

ScareMail: A New Wave of Terror Could Be Unfolding in Your Mailbox

Horror author David Viergutz has come up with a terrifying new was to scare the crap out of you! It's called ScareMail and it's an immersive psychological thriller that gets delivered to your mailbox.

A Random Act of Drive-Thru Kindness in Owensboro Made Me Feel a ‘Flurry’ of Emotions

A random act of kindness at the Big Dipper restaurant in Owensboro made me feel a 'flurry' of emotion.

Owensboro Health Takes Treatment on the Road with a New Mobile Clinic

Owensboro Health recently launched a new mobile clinic to provide healthcare to underserved populations and rural areas. Here's where to find it.

The Official Concert Lineup for OrchardFest 2024 in Owensboro, KY

There's a brand new music festival coming to Owensboro. It's the Orchard Music Fest at Reid's Orchard on the outskirts of town. Here's who's playing the inaugural event.

Small Businesses in Kentucky Brace for Destructive Cyberattacks

It's estimated that 60% of small and midsize businesses will close within six months of a cyberattack. Fastek, in Owensboro, KY, is hosting an important cyber defense workshop that seeks protect those businesses.

Kentucky Bourbon Lovers! ‘Bag’ a Bottle Now in an Epic, Tasty, and ‘Designer’ Silent Auction

The RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro is hosting a new fundraiser called Bourbon & Bags for Broadway. It features a huge silent auction with bourbons and designer handbags.

The Largest Keg Beer Store in the United States is in Kentucky

The Party Source in Bellevue, Kentucky is not only of one of the largest liquor stores in the state, but it is also the largest keg beer store in the United States.