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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If You Like Lasagna, You’re Going to Love This Lasagna Soup Recipe
Jim Gilles, owner of Hill View Farms Meats in Owensboro, KY, is sharing a Kentucky Proud recipe for Lasagna Soup. Here's how to make it!
Do You Remember Opryland’s Indoor Roller Coaster Called CHAOS?
Opryland USA was home to an incredible indoor roller coaster called Chaos. Well, Chaos had a sister coaster- the Revolution- in Belgium. It is still in operation.
There’s a Veterans Resource Fair Coming to Owensboro, KY
Audubon Area Community Services and AmeriCorps Seniors are teaming up for a free 2024 Veterans Resource Fair this March. Here's a list of participating vendors.
Thrilling News for Fans of The Phantom of the Opera! It’s Now a Roller Coaster!
The beloved Tony Award-winning musical The Phantom of the Opera will soon be a thrilling roller coaster at Europa-Park in Germany. Here's a video sneak preview.
Did You Know You Can Dye Easter Eggs with Onions, Blueberries and Cabbage?
When I was a kid, my grandmother used to dye Easter eggs with onion skins. As it turns out, there are a bunch of other natural ingredients you can use as well.
How Many Tornadoes Will We See in Kentucky and Indiana in 2024?
The start of severe weather season is upon us here in the Ohio Valley. So, what's the 2024 tornado forecast for western Kentucky and southern Indiana? Here's what the experts are saying.
What Does It Mean When You See a Red Sky in the Morning?
Have you ever heard the old adage "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning?" What exactly does that mean and is there any truth to it?
How is Kentucky Addressing Its Foster Care Crisis?
Simply put, the numbers are staggering.
If You Want to Learn a Line Dance for Beyoncé’s Country Song, You Have Plenty to Choose From
Beyoncé's country song 'Texas Hold 'Em' is inspiring a bunch of dances and line dances. Here's how to do 'em!
Kentucky Mom Wows American Idol Judges with an Emotional Audition Performance
Kyra Waits, a young mom from Berea, Kentucky, appeared on American Idol, wowed the judges and earned her ticket to Hollywood. See her story and performance here.
Do Kentuckians Wear Pajamas to Bed or… Not?
Pajamas? A t-shirt and shorts? Absolutely nothing? A recent survey asked "What do Americans wear to bed?" Here's what they found out about Kentuckians.
Share Your Indiana, Kentucky, or Illinois Pet Adoption Story & Help a Shelter Win $1,000
If you adopted a pet in Southern IN, Western KY, or Southern IL, we want to hear your 'happy tail'! The winning pet parent will win $100 Amazon card and the shelter their pet came from will win $1,000!