Chadwick Benefield

Kentucky

Host, Chad and Angel at WBKR-FM (Owensboro, KY)

Brand Manager at WBKR-FM (Owensboro, KY)

I am a fun-loving, friendly, and, yes, handsome radio dj who would probably have been a porn star if I hadn't been raised a Methodist.

Articles

Zach Top's First Headlining Tour Comes To Evansville In 2025

1 week ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

One of the most exciting new stars in country music is heading out on tour this year and he's making a stop in Evansville. Yes! Zach Top is bringing his 2025 tour to the Ford Center in October. Zach Top has become a country music fan favorite with his throwback 90s sound. His lead off single, "Sounds Like The Radio," drew immediate comparisons and references to Alan Jackson. Speaking of Alan Jackson, there have some hilarious rumors and conspiracy theories that Alan is actually Zach's dad.
Talent, Cheers, and Tears Take Center Stage At The Opportunity Center

1 week ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

Wednesday was magical at The Opportunity Center of Owensboro. The center hosted the 2nd Annual We've Got Talent, Too! contest, which featured 27 contestants representing nine different community agencies that serve clients with disabilities. But what I love most about this event is that it removes the prefix "dis." We've Got Talent, Too! is a showcase of ability.
The 2025 ROMP Kids Zone Schedule at ROMP in Owensboro, KY

1 week ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

ROMP, one of the most popular bluegrass music festivals in the world, is coming up June 25th through the 28th at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky. This year's festival will be headlined by Wynonna.
LISTEN: Holiday World Debuts New 'Pour Some Gravy on Me' Anthem

1 week ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

In 2024, Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana rolled out Friday Night Live, a series of Friday nights in which the park opened at 5pm and theme park fans could purchase tickets for just $25. It was a total blast. You could ride roller coasters in the dark, enjoy food, some adult beverages, and some great live music. Some of that music was provided by the band Happy New Month.
Easy Rice And Bean Salad Recipe For Summer Gatherings

1 week ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

The UK Cooperative Extension Service's annual recipe calendar features a June recipe that is perfect for summer picnics and cookouts. It's a crisp, tasty, and healthy side order that truly goes with anything you're cooking up in the kitchen or on the grill. Here's how to make a delicious Rice and Bean Salad.
Hopkins County Student Competes In National Jr. Ranger Contest

1 week ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

A Hopkins County elementary school student is currently in the Top 10 in a national contest sponsored by Ranger Rick Magazine. Your votes can propel him into the Top 5 and help raise money for the National Wildlife Federation in the process. Kolson Thorpe is a 2nd grader at Southside Elementary School in Nortonville. He's spending his summer trying to win the grand prize in a national Jr. Ranger contest. That grand prize is incredible.
Win Tickets to OMG!Con 2025 at the Owensboro Convention Center

2 weeks ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

The Owensboro Convention Center is going to be THE place to be June 20th through the 22nd when OMG!Con returns for what promises to be 'its biggest celebration yet.' 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of fandom fun, community, and creativity and the City of Owensboro is once again proud to host the family-friendly event.
The Story Behind A Beloved Family Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

2 weeks ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

June 12th is National Peanut Butter Cookie Day and I am celebrating by violating the trust of my family and sharing a recipe that dates back generations. You're welcome!Okay, let me set the stage for you about just how legendary these peanut butter cookies are. About twenty years ago, three different coworkers were bragging about how good their peanut butter cookies are. In fact, there was an insane amount of smack talk going on in the office.
Was There a UFO Over Highway 81 in Daviess County, Kentucky

2 weeks ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

Over the weekend, there were some very concerned citizens on the southwestern side of Daviess County, Kentucky. Motorists were stopped along Hwy 81 trying to figure out what in the holy X-Files they were looking at it. There appeared to be an unidentified, flying object hovering above them and no one (well, almost no one) knew what it was. For a brief moment, it looked like a case for Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. Now, the thought of aliens in Kentucky isn't new.
Reed Timmer's Fall Speaking Tour Stops In Kentucky

2 weeks ago | wbkr.com | Chadwick Benefield

This Fall, extreme meteorologist Reed Timmer is going to take a break from storm chasing and turn his attention to a Fall Speaking Tour, which includes a stop in here in Kentucky. Yes! He's bringing his 2025 Dominate the Storm Tour to the Commonwealth. Reed Timmer is one the most recognizable meteorologists and storm chasers in the United States. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Reed studied meteorology at the University of Oklahoma.

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