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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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!
Savor the Flavor: The 10 Best Pizza Places in Nashville, Tennessee
Here's the list of the 10 Best Pizza Places in Nashville, TN as ranked by TripAdvisor.
You’ve Heard of a Turducken, But How About Trying a ‘Burclucken’?
Owensboro Burger Week 2024 officially gets underway on Friday, March 1st. I decided to get a jump start by visiting Hill View Farms Meats and creating three 'gourmet' burgers of my own. One of them was inspired by a turducken. I am calling it a Burclucken!
The Star of Elsbeth, the New CBS Crime Series, Has Ties to Evansville, IN
Carrie Preston, the star of the new CBS crime show Elsbeth, has ties to Evansville, Indiana.
Sink Your Fangs Into This! There’s a ‘Vampire Diaries’ Fan Weekend Coming to Nashville, TN
Vampire Fan Weekend 2024 is set for May 3rd through the 5th in Nashville and various stars of the hit show "The Vampire Diaries" are scheduled to appear. Here's how to get tickets!
Owensboro, KY Duo Will Compete in the 2024 Great Race
The 2024 Great Race is set! This year's event will begin in Owensboro, KY where a hometown team is set to compete.
If You Have a Wreck in Your Own Driveway in Kentucky, Do You Have to Call the Police?
If you have a wreck in your own driveway in Kentucky, do you have to call the police? Here's what a local sheriff says.
St. Louis Cardinals Fans! You Can Get Discounted Tickets to See Them Play in 2024
The American Cancer Society has announced plans for its 2024 ACS Day at the Ballpark with the St. Louis Cardinals. Here's how to get discounted tickets!