Erin is from Hartford, Kentucky. She began her radio career at Western Kentucky University in 1998, and she came to WBKR in 2007 (ironically, she interned in the same building on Frederica Street in the summer of 1999.) She loves to analyze and write about pop culture, sports, nostalgia, and her beloved Ohio County.
Erin Grant
USS Abraham Lincoln Names First Female Commanding Officer
The Lincoln name is about to experience another historic distinction. The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) has named its first female commanding officer to lead the crew of one of the Navy's 11 nuclear-powered aircraft carriers.
Webster County Announces New Sheriff
When the clock strikes 12:00 a.m. this Friday, New Year's Day, Webster County will have a new sheriff in town.
UK Men’s Basketball Gives Back for the Holidays
It's something you love to see. Young people giving back when it counts the most to all families this holiday season. The Kentucky Men's Basketball team took time out recently to do exactly that.
UK Freshman Cam’Ron Fletcher Asked to Step Away From Team
The Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball team has really been through it so far this season. They are currently 1-5, which is their worst start since 1926.
Owensboro High School Going for Fifth KHSAA Football Championship
This will mark the eighth time the Red Devils have appeared in the state title game. They've won at state four times (1917, 1974, 1983, 1986). Their last appearance in the title game was in 2014 when they were defeated by Highlands 49-42.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? The Tri-State May See One
Mother Nature hasn't always been consistent in the Tri-State for the holidays that's for sure.
Habitat for Humanity Donations and Donuts Drive-By Coming Soon
Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro-Daviess County is showing off the location for their new home and you can drop by and see it. How about a free Rolling Pin donut for your visit?
Tri-State’s First Snow of the Season Possible Sunday into Monday
Ready for starting up your car and scraping off your windows? The Tri-State could see its first snow of the season starting Sunday night. One key is the Saturday and Sunday night lows will hover around 32 degrees. Gusty winds will also help cool us off.
Have You Found a Bat Quarter Yet?
Back in the day, I feel so old saying it now, I collected all of the 50 states quarters series. Yeah, I had a special display book for them, talk about a real nerd. Well, yes, that's a bat on a 2020 quarter I got in some change a few weeks ago. What's the scoop?
“Trail of Treats” in Owensboro Canceled for This Year
As October begins next week, questions about how Halloween would be celebrated in the era of COVD-19, we have an answer from Owensboro city officials.
Pine-Sol Approved as Coronavirus Disinfectant on Hard Surfaces
Who remembers the Pine-Sol Lady? Well, the product she pedaled for years as powerful is getting a new use, an alternative for coronavirus disinfection on surfaces.
It’s Little Luke Combs Roller Skating in ‘Lovin’ on You’ Clip [VIDEO]
I think we could all use a little good fun and nostalgia these days and leave it up to hitmaker Luke Combs to do just that in his new video for "Lovin on You".