Richard has 20 years in the media business and 14 years as a news and talk show broadcaster. "The Richard Piet Show" won top awards from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for three years running. After getting out of broadcasting for nearly two years, Richard is thrilled to be back on the air!
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Field of Flight Organizer Energized for Another Air Show and Balloon Festival
Barb Haluzska packs a lot of energy into her daily routine. Get her talking about the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, and that energy comes through.
New State Fire Marshal: Be Safe With Fireworks
Appointed by the governor about ten weeks ago, State of Michigan Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer tells 95.3 WBCK there will be new and more visible initiatives toward fire safety in the state.
Dementia Family Caregivers Need A Break
Click the player above to hear this week's Miles for Memories Moment, in which volunteer Linda Grap discusses the importance of rest and breaks for family members who are caregivers for their loved ones who have dementia.
Wiggly Tail: Adopt Keera
Very formal looking in her tuxedo-style coloring, Keera is actually quite laid back and friendly - and ready for a new home!
BCU: Inquiries Already Coming in About ‘Pad Ready’ Slots at Fort Custer
In his latest update on current economic development efforts he oversees, Joe Sobieralski, President and CEO at Battle Creek Unlimited, tells 95.3 WBCK interest has already been stirred.
$56,000+ for The Haven of Rest at Roofsit 2017
The 11th Annual Roofsit partnership between Townsquare Media/95.3 WBCK and 104.9 The Edge and The Haven of Rest's homeless shelter for families brought in $56,103 by the end of the event.
Roofsit 2017: Will You Help The Haven of Rest in Battle Creek?
This is the 11th year The Haven of Rest and Townsquare Media/95.3 WBCK and 104.9 The Edge have partnered to raise awareness and funds for Battle Creek's only homeless shelter that keeps families together: Inasmuch House.
First Responders Pay Tribute to Fallen Comstock Fire Chief
In a procession that stretched from its starting point on 9th Street west of Kalamazoo and ended east of town at Wings Event Center, fire trucks moved slowly toward a funeral for Comstock Fire Chief Ed Switalski.
How Do We Fight Distracted Driving?
A first responder was laid to rest this week in our area. He was out on a dark I-94 roadside, responding to an accident scene. Presumably, he'd done this many times before. This time, though, it was different.
Wiggly Tail: Adopt Sabir
Meet Sabir (sah-BEER), this week's Wiggly Tail Wednesday pet of the week from the Humane Society of South Central Michigan.