Chad here! After 11 years of being one half of The WBKR Waking Crew and The CB Radio Show, I am now one half of the Morning Drive on 92.5 with Chad & Angel. Our show runs 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday and I also co-host The BKR's Dozen Countdown with Dave Spencer each Saturday morning at 8am. In addition to flapping my lips on the air, I emcee a variety of events all over the state of Kentucky. I emcee endless charity functions, beauty pageants and dance competitions. Though I work in country music, my musical tastes are all over the place. Seriously! I have thousands of CD's and they range from Garth Brooks box sets to The Brady Bunch's Greatest Hits. Not even kidding. I love sports (particularly tennis and the Olympics), reality television and traveling. When I am not working I am likely on the sectional watching The Walking Dead, America's Got Talent, Project Runway, Alone, RuPaul's Drag Race and pretty much anything on The Tennis Channel or ESPN. I vacation . . . a lot! I love New York City (I'm a huge theatre fan). I absolutely crave Mexico when I am not there. And I love pretty much place you can get to on a cruise ship. I live in Owensboro with my Kevin (my snarky and brutally honest other half), three rescued Bichon Frises (Dolly, Ellie and Yogi) and a rescued Cairn Terrier mix named Simon.
Chadwick Benefield
Kentucky State Police Release More Details on Wrecked Airplane in Henderson
Kentucky State Police have released an update to their investigation an aircraft wreck the occurred earlier this week at the Henderson City-Henderson County Airport.
City of Owensboro Details Plans for New Downtown Hotel and Apartment Complex
There have been hints dropped for weeks now and, today, the City of Owensboro confirmed those rumors. Mayor Tom Watson hosted a 3pm news conference to detail plans for a new hotel, apartment building and parking garage in downtown Owensboro.
Holiday World Places Tower Atop Santa’s Merry Marketplace [Video]
A big day in Santa Claus today! Holiday World officially lifted a brand new, 5000-pound tower top into place at the park's new Santa's Merry Marketplace. Watch!!
Winter Storm Warning & Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tristate
Well, we have heard all week long about the possibility of snow this weekend. Now, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the northern parts of the WBKR listening area. Areas south of the river, including Owensboro, are under a Winter Weather Advisory . …
Winter Storm Watch in Effect for Wednesday and Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of the WBKR listening area. It goes into effect Wednesday afternoon and carries into Thursday evening. Some areas could see accumulations up to five inches!
Towne Square Mall Has Been Sold to New Owners
Towne Square Mall is under brand new ownership. The sale of the property took place a couple of weeks ago and the new parent company now has Towne Square proudly featured in its website property portfolio.
Active Shooter Situation in Evansville [UPDATE]
Friday night, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's office responded to an active shooter situation on the north side of Evansville.
Suspect in Hopkinsville Police Officer Murder is Dead [Update]
We have an update for you today on a story that broke yesterday evening. The man accused of shooting and killing a Hopkinsville, Kentucky police officer is now dead.
KSP Looking For Suspect in Hopkinsville Police Officer Murder
Daviess County Sheriff Keith Cain and additional authorities in Kentucky are seeking your assistance tonight. Have you seen this man?
What’s Cookin’? The Delicious Fall Harvest Salad [Recipe]
Mary Higginbotham, from the UK Cooperative Extension Office, is back for another edition of What's Cookin'? guest and, this week, she's serving up a delicious Kentucky Proud recipe that is refreshing and full of Fall flavors and ingredients. Here's the recipe for Fall Harvest Sal…