Chadwick Benefield

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.

Arctic Blast Looms: Brutally Cold Temperatures and More Snow Expected in KY and IN

Here in western Kentucky and southern Indiana we are finally saying "Adios!" to Winter Storm Blair. However, Arctic cold temperatures and more snow are on the way.

Winter Weather Woes: How To Handle Frosty Car Windshields in KY and IN

I was this many years old (53, to be exact) when I was told about a life-changing winter weather hack.

Owensboro, Kentucky’s Unforgettable F3 Tornado: 25 Years Later

It's hard to believe, but today marks the 25th anniversary on the January 3rd, 2000 tornado here in Owensboro, Kentucky. Though that F3 tornado happened a quarter of a century ago (that seems impossible), I still remember it like it was yesterday.

Weather Alert: Significant Winter Storm Expected To Hit KY, IN, IL

The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents in western Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southern Illinois that there is increasing likelihood that a significant winter storm is going to impact the region Sunday and Monday.

Brewing Winter Storm Takes Aim on Western KY and Southern IN

After an unseasonably mild holiday season, our weather fortunes are about to change here in western Kentucky and southern Indiana. The National Weather Service says a brewing winter storm has the potential to dump snow or a combination of snow and ice on the Tristate area.

Runway Red: Fashion For A Cause 2025 Henderson Charity Event

The most popular fundraising event in Henderson is coming back in early 2025. Matthew 25 AIDS Services has announced plans for the next Runway Red fashion show.

Beyond the Cheer: The Fear of Santa Claus and the Fear of Christmas

Christmas is just around the corner and most people are excited about it. They've put up their trees, wrapped their gifts, decked their halls, and are genuinely ready for Santa Claus to come to town, eat some cookies and leave some presents under that tree. However, are you aware that some people are actually afraid of Christmas?

Discovering Owensboro: A Tale Of Two Towns In Kentucky And Georgia

As a native of Owensboro, Kentucky, I have always thought our town's name was unique. Honestly, until a few years ago, I had no idea there was another Owensboro here in the United States.

Taste Of Nostalgia: Recreating KFC’s Little Bucket Parfaits

See those?! Those are cake jars and they recently started a conversation that threw my friends and I back about two decades. They reminded us of something delicious and special from our pasts.

Discover How ‘Wicked’ Is Transforming Holiday Celebrations Across America

There's no doubt that the 2024 holiday season has become Wicked! The beloved Broadway musical is now a box office-smashing and gravity-defying movie. It's so popular, some folks are getting really creative with their holiday light displays are incorporating Wicked into their Christmas celebrations.

Kentucky Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Winner Completely Understood the Assignment

Over Thanksgiving, Townsquare Media Evansville/Owensboro hosted a virtual scavenger hunt called Feast and Find!

Elves Gone Wild Contest is Back – We Want to See Your Bad Elves in Action

When your naughty elf is causing chaos and you think, 'What the elf?!', it’s time to snap a pic, and share the mischief because holiday havoc deserves a little restitution! #TreatYoElf"