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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Amazing Cast Revealed for Drag Bingo 2024 in Owensboro, KY
The cast has been announced for Drag Bingo 2024 at the Owensboro Convention Center. Meet them here and find out how and when to get tickets!
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.
New Albany, Indiana Mortician Makes Top 24 on American Idol
Kennedy Reid, a mortician from New Albany, Indiana, has made the Top 24 on the new season of American Idol.
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.
Kentucky Woman Throws an Epic 90s Country Party and the Photos Are Everything
Rachel Mann of Owensboro has been wanting to throw a 90s country-themed party for years. Well, she finally did and she came up with some incredibly fun ways to do it!
Award-Winning Author and GRAMMY Nominee Silas House Will Speak in Owensboro
Award-winning author, GRAMMY nominee, and Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House will be in Owensboro in May to speak at the Rooster Booster Breakfast.
Owensboro’s Newest Convenience Store Launches Pet Fundraiser That’s a ‘Gas’
Owensboro's newest convenience store and gas station just revealed plans for a big fundraiser for two local animal rescues. Here's how it's going to work!
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.