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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A Kentucky Orchard is Selling an Attraction Your Kid’s Gonna Want in the Backyard
For the last nine years, a staple of Reid's Orchard's Reidland Play Area has been the Berry Bouncer. Well, the Reids just bought a new one and the old one's looking for a brand new home. Maybe your backyard?
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.
This Missouri Museum Has the Coolest Roof in the Midwest
The City Museum in St. Louis may have THE coolest rooftop in the entire Midwest. Here's why!
A Popular Owensboro Restaurant Now Serving Pizza by the Slice
A popular Owensboro restaurant- 54 Pizza Express- has announced it's going to be testing pizza by the slice at one of its locations.
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!
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.
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.
One of the Greatest April Fools’ Day Pranks Ever Has Ties to Kentucky
One of the greatest pranks in April Fools' Day history has ties to Kentucky.
It’s Been Gone for Five Years Now, But I Still Miss PizzARoma in Owensboro
Though it's been closed for roughly five years, pizza lovers in Owensboro, KY still miss PizzARoma. Here's a look back at the restaurant's delicious history.