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
Baby Yoda Coming Soon to Build-A-Bear
Who else is obsessed, like beyond obsessed with Baby Yoda? The little scene-stealer from the Disney Plus series The Mandalorian has become an instant pop culture icon. He or she is cute and very powerful.
Bardstown Puppy Will Play in Puppy Bowl XVI
One of the highlights on the day of the Big Game is the annual Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. It's a cute game of small scale football featuring adoptable pups. One puppy this year will be representing her rescue and the Bluegrass State.
UK Assistant Coach Looking for Liver Donor for Daughter
UK Basketball Special Assistant Coach John Robic has been with John Calipari since Cal's days at UMass. Thus he's as much a part of Big Blue Nation as is his family. Robic's daughter Hayley is in need of BBN's help more than ever.
Lesile Jones-hosted ‘Supermarket Sweep’ Reboot Coming to ABC
Get ready to freak out because one of the greatest game shows of the 20th century is returning to TV. Raise your hand if you lived for Supermarket Sweep, absolutely. ABC, which has been rebooting several game shows, is bringing back the supermarket mania with a very special host.
GED Test Will Now Be Free to Take in Kentucky
I had no idea the fee to take a GED test in Kentucky was $120. I say was because Governor Andy Beshear announced this week the fee will be removed. Adults wishing to enter the workforce will have one less obstacle to face.
Kentucky Down Under Donating Proceeds to Australia Zoo
The brush fires that are currently causing massive devastation across Australia have taken the lives of hundreds of millions of animals.
Pre-filed Bill in Kentucky Would Ban Plastic Bags and Styrofoam
Every year, more than eight million tons of plastic end up in the ocean. And according to a UN environment report, the cost of all that plastic in damages to ecosystems in $8 billion.
January 6th is When You Should Take Down Your Christmas Tree
Is your Christmas tree still up? According to tradition, you need to take down at the end of the day tomorrow, January 6th. Did you know it's bad luck to take it down before then?
Daviess County Native and UK Football Player Houston Hogg Dies
Sad news to pass along on this Friday. Daviess County native and former UK football player Houston Hogg has died.
Rocker Gene Simmons Puts Ice Cubes in His Cereal [TWEET]
A new year and new baffling revelation have come to light courtesy of Gene Simmons of KISS. First of all, most people eat their cereal with some sort of milk. Me, I've been using almond milk for the past two years. Simmons uses milk too, but he adds something extra.
Owensboro Community Love in Action Meals Schedule
During the winter months, many families struggle to make ends meet. The Owensboro Community Meal Schedule helps take care of some of the worries concerning food.
Kentucky’s 2012 NCAA Champ Team Voted Best of the Decade
In a decade that started with Duke winning the NCAA title over Butler, remember when Gordon Hayward almost spoiled the party with possible game-winning three? and ended with Virginia winning its first-ever championship, one team reigned above the rest: the 2011-2012 Kentucky Wildcats.