I have been at WKDQ for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. My career started in Southern California and I arrived in Evansville in 1994. I have three children that keep me very busy and the rare opportunity to go out and not have a six foot mouse serving your table is a rare and welcome treat. I love motorcycles and classic country and even host the WKDQ Country Classics show every Saturday from 6-10am. If I can I can ever play a song for you, let me know at wkdq.com.
Jon Prell
New Study Says Teens Need More Sleep and School Should Start Later
Teens and sleep...if you have teenagers and it seems like they sleep the day away, the reason is simple.....they need it. The American Academy of Pediatrics just released a new study that says older students, those in high school, are not getting enough sleep and that school should start later for those students.
Does Downtown Evansville Need Traffic Lights or Would Four-Way Stop Signs Do Just Fine? [Poll]
I have written several blogs about the traffic lights in downtown Evansville and how maddening they can be, especially at 4am when nobody else is around. As we all know, the lights are on timers, not triggers, and most are synchronized.
David Letterman’s Tribute to Robin Williams is The Best Yet [Video]
Many people are still trying to come to grips with the death last week of Robin Williams, maybe the greatest comedian of them all. But beyond that, we are learning much more about what kind of person Robin Williams was, which makes his death even more tragic, because he was a better person than he ever was a comedian.
Is It Legal to Record Police in the Performance of Their Duties? – Yes, Up to a Point
In light of the tragic shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, of 18-year-old Michael Brown, the debate about whether the general public can record a police officer during the performance of his or her duties has really heated up. The answer is yes, you can, but....
Evansville’s Night Out Against Crime Is Tonight At Wesselman Park
National Night out was created 31 years ago as a way to bond communities with local law enforcement to take a stand against crime together as one. It has become very much a celebration of unity in communities across the country and tonight will be Evansville's 18th National Night Out Against Crime celebration at Wesselman Park from 6 to 9pm.
States Where Talking On A Hand Held Cell Phone While Driving Is Illegal
Last night over dinner my wife Lisa asked me if I knew that it was now illegal to drive in Illinois while talking on a cell phone. I told her I was aware and that a hand held cell phone ban in Illinois went into effect on January 1st of this year.
Watch A Compilation of the Worst Versions of the National Anthem Ever [Video]
It's the 4th of July, one of the most patriotic holidays in this country. You will hear many versions of the National Anthem over this holiday weekend either at local fireworks shows or sporting events, which isn't always a good thing.
Former Colt Ben Utecht Writes A Touching Song For His Daughters After Suffering Memory Loss Due To Multiple Concussions [Video]
Brain injuries and concussions are the top topics of discussion these days in the NFL and the issue gets bigger every day. Ben Utecht, a tight end for the Indianapolis Colts in 2006 when the Colts beat the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI is dealing with his brain issues in a very unique and touching way.
Restaurant Pays Servers A More Livable Wage While Donating Tips To Charity – Fair Or Unfair?
To tip or not to tip, that is the question. A tip used to be a reward given to a server or servicer by a customer for a job well done. A restaurant in San Antonio, Texas has decided to pay servers a more livable hourly wage and not allow them to keep their tips, which are donated by the restaurant to a local charity....is that fair?
Washington Redskins Lose Trademark Protection of Their Name and Logo – Fair or Wrong?
The U.S. Patent Office, in a ruling on Wednesday has canceled all trademarks associated with the Washington Redskins name and logo, ruling the nickname is "disparaging of Native Americans."