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.

Kentucky Music Teacher Performs National Anthem Alongside Country Star Luke Bryan

For the last eight years, Owensboro music teacher Cathy Mullins has been regularly singing the National Anthem on a pretty big stage down in Nashville. Last night, she got to sing alongside a country music superstar.

Delicious Bacon-Wrapped Shotgun Shells Recipe For Your Next Football Party

The Big Game is coming up this weekend and lots of folks are planning their big football watching parties. Patty Millay, of Owensboro, KY, is scoring a touchdown with this appetizer recipe for Shotgun Shells.

Join WBKR’s 21st St. Jude Radiothon With Local Celebs: Details Inside!

Here at WBKR, we're gearing up for our annual Window World St. Jude Radiothon. This year marks our 21st consecutive year of fundraising for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Again this year, we'll continue a tradition that started about 15 years ago. We'll be joined in studio by special local celebrity guests.

Win a Large Valentine’s Day Pizza from 54 Pizza in Owensboro

This Valentine's Day, we're teaming up with 54 Pizza for a really fun contest. To show you how much we appreciate and love that you let us be a part of your day, WBKR wants to bring you a pizza on February 14th.

Country Music Star Clay Walker Will Play Free Concert in Owensboro, KY

The City of Owensboro recently announced plans for the 3rd Annual BBQ & Barrels Festival downtown. The popular event- formerly the International Bar-B-Q Festival- is set to return to downtown Owensboro Friday, May 9th and Saturday, May 10th. For the second consecutive year, the event will be anchored by a FREE country music concert!

Last Chance to Get Your REAL ID in Kentucky: The Deadline Is Looming!

If haven't gotten your REAL ID yet, you're quickly running out of time.

This Italian Beef Recipe Will Score a Touchdown With Your Football Party Guests

With the Big Game just a couple of weeks away, you may be already planning the menu for your big football party. Jim Gilles, from Hill View Farms Meats in Owensboro, KY, has cooked up a sandwich recipe guaranteed to score a touchdown with your guests.

Hometown Hoedown: Opportunity Center of Owensboro Clients Create Country Radio Show

National Public Broadcasting Day was January 13th and the clients and staff at The Opportunity Center of Owensboro came up with a terrific and appropriate way to celebrate. Under the guidance of local broadcasting legend Brian Jackson, the clients created, voiced and produced a country music-infused show called Hometown Hoedown.

Get Ready For Thrills: Popular Theme Parks in KY, IN, TN, OH, MO Set Opening Dates

Though we're still in the heart of winter, it's not too early to start looking ahead to spring. That's exactly what theme park enthusiasts in western Kentucky and southern Indiana are doing.

Country Star Aaron Lewis Returns To Kentucky In Epic Summer Concert

Beaver Dam Amphitheatre, in Ohio County, Kentucky, just made another exciting concert announcement for its 2025 First United Bank & Trust Concert Series.