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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Whitesville Hosting a Huge Chicken Cook-Off for the Kentucky Firefighter’s Association
There's a big Chicken Cook-Off coming to Whitesville, Kentucky. If you think you have what it takes to compete, here's how you can do it!
The Kentucky State Police ‘Cover the Cruiser’ Events Return for Special Olympics
The Kentucky State Police are getting ready for their 2024 Cover the Cruise event. Here's a preview of the Owensboro fundraiser, which will raise money for Special Olympics Kentucky.
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?
Whitesville, KY Artist Brings Country Music Artists to Life with Paper and Pencils
Cortni Johnson realized she had the ability to draw when she was a kid. Today, she still has a sketchbook that she filled up when she was just 11-years-old. It was in high school that she was introduced the art of portraits and fell in love with drawing them...
This ‘Total Eclipse of the Hummus’ is the Perfect Snack for Your Solar Eclipse Watch Party
TV, radio and Instagram food personality Merritt Bates-Thomas has created the perfect dish for your total solar eclipse watch party. Here's how to make Total Eclipse of the Hummus.
Part of Daviess County, KY Will Be in the Path of Totality for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
While Owensboro, KY isn't quite in the path of totality for the 2024 solar eclipse, there's a tiny sliver of Daviess County that is.
Parker McCollum Coming to the Ford Center in Evansville, IN
Country music star Parker McCollum is bringing his 2024 tour to the Ford Center in Evansville. Plus, he's bringing an American Idol champion with him.
There’s Just One Ponderosa Steakhouse Remaining in IN and KY
There are only fifteen Ponderosa Steakhouse locations left in the United States. One of them is in southern Indiana!
IN Amusement Park Auctioning Off First Rides on Brand New Family Roller Coaster
Holiday World just announced a fun way to celebrate the grand opening of its new family coaster, Good Gravy! The park is auctioning off the first rides to raise money for a local charity.
New Albany, Indiana Mortician Makes Top 24 on American Idol
Kennedy Reid, a mortician from New Albany, Indiana, has made the Top 24 on the new season of American Idol.