95.3 MNC Newsmakers

Fire Chief "Buddy" Kirsits remembers a fallen friend and Captain who has lost his battle with cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Scott Ruszkowski spoke with 953 MNC Monday morning about the latest shootings, and his Op Ed piece in the Sunday South Bend Tribune. (https://www.southbendtribune.com/news/opinion/viewpoint/viewpoint-south-bend-police-chief-we-need-to-work-together/article_05e39815-4e16-5f96-9475-aee52b537228.html) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Stutsman of 953MNC and Elkhart's Froggy 102.7 talks about the 24th annual event with Elkhart Environmental Center Director Jamison Czarnecki. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asst. Chief Jason Stefaniak and some of his fellow officers talk about a great event planned for kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana says 4 recent victims of Advance Loan scams in our area lost thousands of dollars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy McCraner, the Development Manager for WNIT, talks about the new channel that launched in June featuring nothing but children's programming, and the benefits for preschoolers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurateurs Mark McDonald and Casey Dvorak talk with 953 MNC's Jon Zimney about Restaurant Week in Downtown South Bend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen from South Bend Animal Care and Control has advice on keeping your pets safe and cool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chamber President Levon Johnson talks about what's happening in the City with a Heart, including the long-awaited aquatic center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With some of the hottest temperatures and heat indices of the last decade expected this week, the Mishawaka Fire Department has some recommendations about safety for you, your children, and your pets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb talks about his announcement seeking a second term in office. He also spoke with Mark McGill about the comeback story of Michiana. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Cox talks with Mark McGill about the brand new Firehouse No. 9 on South Bend's East Side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Scott Ruszkowski talks with Mark McGill about the morale within the South Bend Police Department, community efforts, and the upcoming career open house event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau tells us about scams that are built around job offers, and how easy it is for people to fall for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Walz with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana talks about how military families and veterans are targeted by scammers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You probably love fireworks. Your dog probably does not. Jen from South Bend Animal Care & Control has some ideas on helping them get through the Fourth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marjorie Stephens with the Better Business Bureau of Northern Indiana has a warning about planning your next vacation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark McGill spoke with St. Joseph County Sheriff Bill Redman about the recent violence in the area, what is usually at the root of it, and how the community can respond to it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of our conversation with Rick Walz about the recent rise in identity theft reports to the BBB, which are at an all-time high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man they call HoJo talks with 953 MNC about his new album and tour, and the show coming later this month to Chicago's House of Blues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part one of our conversation with Rick Walz about the recent rise in identity theft reports to the BBB, which are at an all-time high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The state lawmaker and former Elkhart County Prosecutor checks in with Mark McGill on Michiana's Morning News. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Walz with the Better Business Bureau urges you to be careful when you give to those who say they've been hit hard by weather disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Councilman Scott talks with Mark McGill on Michiana's Morning News about the Blackthotn Golf Course housing development project, the future of the building that was used for weather amnesty this past winter, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio is available for adoption at South Bend Animal Care & Control. He's a friendly American Bulldog mix who thinks he's smaller than he really is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.