The Richard Piet Show

Despite how it may be perceived by some, covering tragedies is among the most difficult assignments a reporter can face. This week, Battle Creek Enquirer reporters Jennifer Bowman and Dillon Davis were tasked with exactly that - and in doing so, tasked with something even more difficult: Talking to people when they're reeling and hurting from a tragedy...

She's the sweetest kitty you'll ever meet, and she's ready for a new home. Meet Madison, this week's Wiggly Tail Wednesday featured pet. Madison is about a year old according to a vet's estimates. She was a stray who was brought to the Humane Society of South Central Michigan recently...

Each looking though a host of their own experiences, Battle Creek Police Officer Chuck Pelfrey and Freedom Firearms owner Joel Fulton offered their perspectives on the Kalamazoo shootings this past weekend. Pelfrey concurred with Kalamazoo officers quoted as saying the Saturday shootings -allegedly at the hands of a 45-year-old man who has now been charged and apparently confessed - is among the w

Rep. Dave Maturen (R-Brady Township) offered his February legislative update this week on WBCK, telling The Richard Piet Show lead pipes in Flint should not necessarily be completely replaced at the expense of the State of Michigan. "I don't think that's going to happen," Maturen said...

It's among the things we most dread: A vehicle crash. And, we also dread the process of getting our car repaired. Lakeview Ford has ventured back into the body shop business with a new collision center recently opened on site at Dickman and Washington in downtown Battle Creek...

With a starting gift from the Kellogg Company, the Battle Creek Community Foundation has established a "Help Now!" fund following the weekend's shootings in Kalamazoo in which six people were shot and killed. Three of the victims were from Battle Creek...

When you ask Keith Williamson if this time of year is any more difficult or easy than others when it comes to feeding the hungry, he's quick with his response. "The entire year is challenging," he said. But, Williamson - executive director of the Food Bank of South Central Michigan - tells The Richard Piet Show a "Food Raiser Task Force" of community members is working to keep

January 27th on The Richard Piet Show, we talked with Clerk Anne Norlander about primaries and other business. We also asked her to comment on a recent audit of the so-called "Automation Fund" she oversees as part of the budget in the clerk/register of deeds office...

Battle Creek's 20-year Master Plan review has been underway for several months. A prior community input opportunity a few months ago addressed citizens' concerns and issues. Now, city planning manager Christine Zuzga tells WBCK a session Thursday evening will focus on vision...

Scooter - a Shih Tzu/Beagle mix - is full of life and excitement! Born in August 2015, he is still young and has a lot of puppy in him. He's a happy boy who is ready to play and have fun! Scooter, available for adoption now at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan, was abandoned when a young pup - along with his brother, who now has found a home...