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 also likes to, when warranted, add a touch of humor.
Erin Grant
Five WKU Hilltoppers Will Compete in Tokyo Olympics
For the first time in the school's history, five former Hilltopper athletes will be competing in a single summer Olympics. Four of them will be in track and field events, one will represent her country in softball.
Take Sunflower Photos for Free at Cecil Farms
Some of the prettiest fields of sunflowers are right here in the Owensboro-Daviess County area, and one field that is about to bloom is out at Cecil Farms on Mulligan Road.
Kentucky State Fair Announces 2021 Concert Lineup
It's starting to become a cliche but the pandemic took away a lot, including live music. Last year's Kentucky State Fair was scaled down and it excluded its famous concert series. Well, it's a new year and the FREE Texas Roadhouse Concert Series is back with a lot of country music to choose from.
Kentucky Humane Society Rescue Ethan Has New Job with Busch Beer
Earlier this year, Ethan was dumped outside the Kentucky Human Society in Louisville with just hours to live. Ethan was saved, he recovered, and he was adopted. His story became the talk of social media for all animal lovers. Now, the pooch has scored a unique job.
Black Bear Hit by Car and Killed in Meade County
It's about this time of year I start seeing all the pictures and videos of bear sightings and sometimes personal encounters with bears in the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. What's fascinates me is the more I read about bears crossing the border into mostly southeastern Kentucky, the more they creep closer to these parts in the Tri-State.
Kentucky Wins First Volleyball National Championship [VIDEO]
Yes, you read that right. The University of Kentucky women's volleyball team won the school's first national championship on Saturday defeating Texas in four sets. It's a huge accomplishment after a week that saw the death of former men's basketball player Terrence Clarke.
Battle of Sacramento Postponed for 2021 and Until Further Notice
The pandemic took away several local Tri-State events and while some will be back, one significant event will not be returning this year and it may not return for some time.
FEMA Warns of New COVID Scam
The fact anyone would try to make money off of the pain of losing a loved one to COVID-19 is not only appalling, but it's probably going to keep happening. The Better Business Bureau and FEMA are warning those who lost a loved one to be wary of calls for a death certificate or an offer to pay for funeral expenses.
Chris Stapleton Playing Cincinnati and Nashville in October
One of the biggest shows that was coming to Kentucky last year before the pandemic shut all live shows down was Chris Stapleton's concert at Kroger Field in Lexington. The show is still happening, in 2022, but the superstar will be playing close to the Tri-State later this year.
Slight Risk for Severe Weather Saturday Afternoon and Evening
Spring is only a week old and we're already into the stormy season. In fact Saturday, we'll see nice conditions only to have those go away with a front moving in and with it, the possibility of severe weather for the Tri-State.
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.
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.