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
Owensboro Chamber Encouraging Class of 2020 Celebrations
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local/area businesses to congratulate the class of 2020 with signage and social media.
Governor Andy Beshear Unveils Phase Two of Reopening Kentucky
On May 22nd, restaurants in the Commonwealth will be able to reopen with limited seating and by following the state's Healthy at Work guidance.
Mark Starns Named New Apollo Boys Basketball Coach
When winter sports return, Apollo High School will have a new head boys' basketball coach. Lexington native Mark Starns was introduced during a virtual meeting with players and families on Wednesday.
All Louisville Music Festivals Cancelled for 2020
Hometown Rising, Louder than Life, and Bourbon & Beyond have all been called off this year.
Governor Beshear Says All Kentuckians Can Vote by Mail in Primary
Governor Andy Beshear has issued an Executive Order outlining the procedures for the upcoming June 23rd Kentucky primary elections.
EKU Student Making Masks for Deaf and Hard of Hearing [VIDEO]
One Eastern Kentucky University student is using her #HealthyAtHome time to make special masks for those who have deaf and hard of hearing family and friends.
Gov. Beshear Update: 93 New Cases and More Unemployment Information
Governor Andy Beshear's daily briefing for the first day of April included a heavy emphasis on social distancing and staying healthy at home.
CMA Fest Canceled Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
For the first time in half a century, one of the biggest country music festivals in the world is being canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
National Weather Service Confirms Five Tornadoes Touched Down in Tennessee
The National Weather Service in Nashville has made their surveys of the damaged areas and it's unbelievable.
Kentucky Bill Aims to Make Adoptable Animals the State Pet
State symbols, Kentucky has plenty of them, including a state drink, which by the way is milk. But we don't have a state pet. We do have a state mammal (grey squirrel), state bird (cardinal), state fish (Kentucky spotted bass), state butterfly (Viceroy), and even a state insect (honey bee). A new bill is proposing a very special state pet.
OPD Reminding Residents to Confirm Door to Door Credentials
On Wednesday, the Owensboro Police Department received a call about "suspicious circumstances" where a Kentucky Fire Marshal was in a neighborhood checking for working smoke detectors. Residents were concerned the individual was not legitimate.
New Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Advances in Legislature
A Kentucky House Bill that would legalize betting on in-state universities, such as UK and Louisville is closer to becoming law.