The Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric display at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in September, 2023. Richard Piet photo In the second episode of Richard's first EV adventure in a Ford Mustang Mach-E, he discusses the distance test. OK, so, range...
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E all-electric. Community Matters host Richard Piet, being a bit of a car guy, is typically interested in many things automotive. This time, he is setting out to have his first longer-term drive behind the wheel of an EV.In fact, he will spend a...
A 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning pictured at the Detroit Auto Show in 2022. First Aired September 2, 2023Most automakers are moving ahead fervently with a plan to convert all or much of their lineups to electric models in the coming years. At the same time, researchers are...
A volunteer fits new shoes for a student recipient. Courtesy FDSF It may seem like a small barrier to overcome: A new pair of athletic shoes for elementary school children. However, as the nonprofit First Day Shoe Fund in Kalamazoo, Michigan knows, it's a barrier that...
Courtesy BCGo First Aired July 15, 2023 After the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners removed creation of a county transit authority from its agenda in spring 2023 citing a lack of support from municipalities, the Battle Creek City Commission is trying to get the...
Sid is a Terrier-Austrailian Cattle Dog mix. HSSCM photo The Humane Society of South Central Michigan representative of adoptable pets this time is Sid, a Terrier/Australian Cattle Dog mix.Jessica Gilbert visits Community Matters to fill us in on Sid, who has a lot of...
Luke Wilson's Mach-E with drinks on ice in the frunk (which also doubles as a cooler, complete with drain capability) Courtesy West Michigan Mustang Club First Aired September 9, 2023Luke Wilson is quite clear: "I was pretty much against electric vehicle ownership...
Chicky the Lab mix as seen at the Humane Society of South Central Michigan. Courtesy HSSCM First Aired August 19, 2023Jessica Gilbert with the Humane Society of South Central Michigan returns to Community Matters with another Wiggly Tail update!This time, we meet...
Adoptable kitty cat Laney. Courtesy HSSCM First Aired July 22, 2023The Humane Society of South Central Michigan presents Laney, a pretty cat with a mild-mannered disposition, as a candidate for adoption in this Wiggly Tail episode of Community Matters.[buzzsprout...
Spectators watch hot air balloons take to the air on June 30, 2023 at the Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival in Battle Creek, Michigan. Courtesy Field of Flight First Aired July 1, 2023A longstanding Independence Day weekend tradition in Battle Creek, the...