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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See the 2024 Summer Lineup for ‘Family Fave Films’ at the Malco in Owensboro, KY
The Malco Owensboro Cinema Grill & MXT just released the summer schedule for Family Fave Films. Movies are just $3 a piece. Here are the movies playing!
BEACH BUMS! You Could Win a 3-Day, 2-Night Trip to Panama City Beach, Florida
Here at WBKR, we're giving away FIVE 3-day, 2-night trips to the Holiday Inn Resort in Panama City Beach, Florida. Here's how to get qualified to win one!
Swifties! There’s a Taylor Swift ‘Laser Spectacular’ Coming to Evansville, IN
Taylor Shines- The Laser Spectacular is coming to the Ford Center in Evansville on Saturday, September 21st. Here's a sneak peek of the show and ticket info.
FIRST LOOK: A Ride on Holiday World’s New Good Gravy! Family Coaster
Holiday World gave the media and coaster enthusiasts a sneak preview of their brand new family roller coaster Good Gravy! Here's some video and pics of the coaster!
Huge Talent Contest Returns to Friday After 5 in Downtown Owensboro, KY
The Friday Night Fight is back! WBKR, Friday After 5 and the Western KY Regional Blood Center are teaming up for a huge talent contest. Grand prize is $1500 and the chance to headline two popular music festivals!
Kidd G Joins the 2024 Friday After 5 Concert Lineup in Owensboro, KY
Country music TikTok star Kidd G is coming to Owensboro, Kentucky for a free concert at Friday After 5.
GRAMMY Nominee and Best-Selling Author Silas House Inspires Owensboro Crowd
Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House inspired the crowd at this morning's Rooster Booster Breakfast in Owensboro. He shared his love of books, libraries and the sense of community they create.
Get Your Tickets Now for Owensboro’s BBQ & Barrels 50/50 Half Pot Raffle
The City of Owensboro is hosting its first-ever 50/50 half pot raffle at the BBQ & Barrels festival downtown. Tickets for the raffle are on sale now in advance online. Here's how to get them!
Book Worms! There’s a Huge Used Book Fair in Owensboro, KY This Weekend
First Presbyterian Church in Owensboro is hosting a huge Used Book Fair this Saturday. All the proceeds will benefit Boulware Mission.
A National School Principal Day Tribute to Mr. Pendley at Thruston Elementary School
May 1st is National School Principals' Day. Here's a tribute to Mr. Aubrey Pendley, who was principal at Thruston Elementary School in Daviess County, KY for nearly thirty years.
There’s a Fun Dodgeball Tournament Coming to Owensboro, KY and You Can Play
The Center is hosting a huge dodgeball tournament on Saturday, May 18th on the front lawn of Kentucky Wesleyan College. Here's how to enter a team!
Senior Citizens in Southern Indiana Now Qualify for Free Gym Memberships
Newburgh Fitness, in Warrick County, Indiana, is offering free gym memberships to senior citizens who are 65+. Here's how it works.