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
Haunted Car Wash Opens Up for Halloween in Ohio
It's the last place you would expect to see creatures roaming through, but 'tis the season. The Rainforest Car Wash in Brunswick, Ohio revamped their drive-through wash over the weekend with a spooky theme.
Louisville Will Get Professional Women’s Soccer Team in 2021
Soccer, whether it's men's or women's, continues to gain popularity as the years go by. The fact the US Women's National Team has won the last two World Cups doesn't hurt either. Louisville has had a professional men's soccer club since 2014, and coming soon, a National Women's Soccer League team.
NOAA Winter Weather Prediction Warmer Than Normal
Although the main headline from the NOAA's first winter weather predictions is that the drought will continue to improve in the Southeast, their temperature and precipitation outlook isn't as ominous.
OPD No Shave Campaign Will Run Through February
It's that time of year when the weather cools off and men start growing out their facial hair for a little extra insulation. The Owensboro Police Department will be growing beards for their fifth annual fundraiser benefitting the community.
A Whataburger is Being Considered in Tennessee
Do you ever see pictures of your friends at a Whataburger and think, "why can't this beacon of burger goodness be closer?" The nearest one to Owensboro is a little over five hours away in Birmingham, Alabama. However, a closer location is being considered.
TLC Star Whitney Way Thore at Kentucky Wesleyan October 24th
A dancer turned reality TV star and influencer will be in Owensboro next Thursday. Whitney Way Thore, star of the TLC series My Big Fat Fabulous Life will be visiting Kentucky Wesleyan.
AMC ‘Fear Fest’ Schedule Heavy on the ‘Halloween’ Movies
Who loves to turn on the TV and search for scary movies? Although it rarely happens in any month but October, AMC always takes advantage and unleashes its annual "Fear Fest". Cue the maniacal laugh.
Lifetime Takes on ‘Patsy & Loretta’ [VIDEO]
The recent PBS docuseries Country Music reminded viewers of the friendship between Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn. Their story has been dramatized in Oscar-winning film Coal Miner's Daughter. Lifetime will take on the country icons' story in Patsy & Loretta.
Open Letter to the People Who Make Popular Halloween Candy Polls
If you have been browsing the web and social media for Halloween stuff, you may have come across THIS survey. I don't know where to start but I'll start with this disclaimer. If you do like or even love Kentucky's top choice for most popular Halloween candy, don't fret. However, I have something to say.
Rupp Arena Adds Upper Level Chair Back Seats
The one and only time I went to Rupp Arena was for a boys' state basketball game in 1991 and I was in a nosebleed section. We're talking so high the court was barely visible. Fast forward 28 years later and the home of the most storied basketball program in NCAA history is taking the sting out of the nosebleed experience.
ACT Test for Becoming Obsolete for College Freshmen
I remember it well. An early Saturday morning at my high school where hundreds showed up to take the ACT Test. The standardized test, which was introduced all the way back in 1959 became one of the tests those wanting to get into college agonized over, but these days, the ACT isn't that important anymore.
‘Buckle Up Phone Down’ Campaign Begins in Kentucky
A new safety campaign aimed at drivers putting down their phones and buckling up before they take off has begun in Kentucky. It's called "Buckle Up Phone Down".