Richard Sanchez
Host & Operations CoordinatorRichard is WBOI’s Morning Edition and Northeast Indiana Now host as well as the development coordinator. He joined the team in 2022.
He received an associate and bachelor’s degree in communication from Marian University’s Ancilla College and DePauw University respectively. He was a co-host for Ancilla College’s podcast club and a DJ for 91.5 WGRE, DePauw’s college radio station.
Before working at WBOI, Richard was a consistent face for the Central and Skyline YMCA branches as part of their membership team.
In his spare time, Richard enjoys cooking, drawing, writing, and physical fitness. He is also an avid Cleveland Browns fan.
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All NewsHundreds protest against Trump across Northeast Indiana. House GOP unveils property tax reform plan. Lawmakers amend health bill by removing some controversial policies.
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All NewsFlood warnings triggered across Northeast Indiana. Transgender college sports ban awaits Braun's signature. Voting rights groups challenge citizenship check law.
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All NewsBill eliminating statute of limitations for rape crimes gutted by House committee. Steel pollution rule halted by EPA. New diploma seals will guarantee college enrollment.
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All NewsAllen County gets a new flag. Members and advocates rally at the Statehouse to protest Medicaid changes. Julia Meek sits down with Susan Baier and Gregg Coyle.
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All NewsBird flu detected in Kosciusko County. FBI says little on raids to IU professor's homes. ACLU of Indiana sues state on amended birth records halt for trans Hoosiers.
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All NewsFW Mayor Tom Henry remembered at Citizens Square. Rep. Spartz faces boos and jeers at weekend town halls. Indiana’s unemployment rate remains above the national average.
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All NewsHouse bill would ban student IDs at polling places. COVID grants to Indiana cancelled. School leaders worry about superintendent requirements.
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All NewsSenate committee passes bill banning trans women from college sports. Medicaid waiver invites hit capacity. Bill would define natural gas and propane as clean energy.
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All NewsFWCS board approves position cuts amid expected funding loss. Superior judge blocks IDOH from releasing abortion records. Lawmakers push for better cybersecurity policies.
