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
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!
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?
7-Year-Old Mount Carmel, Illinois Boy Survives Rare Form of Cancer
As you all know, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. And we get the opportunity to share an amazing story with you. A story that is a testament to the human will to survive and the power of progress. Meet 7-year-old Blaine Hawkins of Mount Carmel, Illinois. He has just beaten a rare f…
Human Remains Discovered in Henderson County, Kentucky
Breaking news this afternoon. Kentucky State Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in Henderson County. Details at this time are limited, but here's what we know.
Hoosiers to Choose New State License Plate [Vote Now]
This is fun! Indiana residents have the chance to decide what the next state license plate will look like. Final designs have been unveiled and voting is underway. LOOK!
KSP Seeking Suspect Using Stolen Credit Cards in Owensboro and Henderson
The Kentucky State Police need your help. They're seeking a suspect using stolen credit cards in a variety of Kentucky cities, including Owensboro and Henderson.
Sports Illustrated Picks Evansville’s Lilly King to Win Olympic Gold in Rio
Evansville native and Reitz High School graduate Lilly King is getting major praise from Sports Illustrated. The magazine has chosen her as the favorite to win Olympic Gold in Rio!
Holiday World Evacuated Due to Suspicious Threat
Breaking news this evening. Holiday World is being evacuated by the Indiana State Police.
Dramatic Buzzer Beater Helps Northern Iowa Sink Evansville [Video]
The Evansville Aces' hopes of getting an automatic berth into the NCAA Tournament were absolutely destroyed last night with a last-second and dramatic buzzer beater by Northern Iowa.