Articles tagged with county
Tue, May 22, 2012
Alabama's Jefferson County votes to skip bond payment
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - County legislators for Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County voted unanimously on Tuesday to skip a $15 million payment ...
Sun, May 20, 2012
Motorcyclist crashes into Barry County Cruiser
JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP (WKZO) -- Michigan State Police have been asked to investigate a collision between a motorcycle and a Barry County Deputy’s SUV just ...
Sun, May 20, 2012
Indiana man killed in a one-car crash in Cass County
CASS COUNTY (WKZO) -- Cass County Investigators may have to wait until test results come back on a 28-year-old from Bristol, Indiana before closing the ...
Fri, May 18, 2012
Foreclosures Down In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Foreclosure filings fell last month in Branch County and symbolically, reached a significant mark. Sales were prepared for 99 properties compared ...
Fri, May 18, 2012
St Joe County Man Alive
THREE RIVERS, MI (WKZO) -- St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Deputies spent much of the last day and a half looking for Nick Ames, who ...
Wed, May 16, 2012
Branch County Candidates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - We learn from yesterday’s candidate filing deadline in Michigan for the August Primary and the November elections that in Branch ...
Wed, May 16, 2012
Shoplifting ring captured in Allegan County
ALLEGAN COUNTY (WKZO) A sharp eyed Allegan County Deputy is getting credit for breaking up a shoplifting ring, and he did it far from ...
Tue, May 15, 2012
Nassau County seeks $41 million for tax refunds
By Joan Gralla
(Reuters) - Under the threat of having $80 million of its bank accounts frozen by the courts, New York's Nassau County ...
Tue, May 15, 2012
Cuts Will Impact Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A total of around eight thousand homes in Branch County and Hillsdale County receive funding through the state’s earned income ...
Wed, May 09, 2012
Branch County Election Results
BRANCH COUNTY, (WTVB) - Yesterday’s elections showed again why every vote counts. In the village of Union City, a proposed tax increase to fund ...
Tue, May 08, 2012
Full Agenda For Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners have a full plate on their meeting menu for today with a special session from 10 a.m ...
Fri, May 04, 2012
Storms Roll Through Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Mother Nature late last night put on its most prolonged fireworks show of the spring season in Branch County with ...
Thu, May 03, 2012
Alabama Senate passes tax for bankrupt county
By Verna Gates
(Reuters) - The Alabama State Senate on Thursday approved a bill allowing cash-strapped Jefferson County to revive a local jobs tax that ...
Wed, May 02, 2012
Bankrupt Alabama county cuts more workers
By Verna Gates
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County is laying off more government workers as prospects for reviving a local employment-tax ...
Tue, May 01, 2012
Kalamazoo County expected to sue travel websites for allegedly skimming taxes
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Kalamazoo County Commissioners are expected to contract with a Lansing law firm to go after on-line travel websites like Orbitz, Travelocity and ...
Fri, April 27, 2012
Branch County Jobless Rate Down
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate showed some improvement last month, falling a half a percent from 9.1 to 8.6 ...
Wed, April 25, 2012
Allegan County Still Screening People Who Want To Adopt Puppies
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO) -- We thought that some of the applicants for the small dogs from that Allegan County Puppy mill were going to get ...
Tue, April 24, 2012
VIDEO: Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger urges Kalamazoo GOP to “bet on Michigan”, not the government
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) – Kalamazoo Republicans gathered Monday evening, to hear Michigan Speaker of the House Jase Bolger give the keynote address at the 117th ...
Mon, April 23, 2012
New York's Nassau County lease of sewer plant faces hurdles
By Joan Gralla
(Reuters) - New York's Nassau County taps the debt market this week, with plans to lease its sewer system for nearly ...
Fri, April 20, 2012
Two Special Events In Branch County Next Week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Victims of domestic violence and child abuse will soon be the focus of two special events in Branch County. Next week ...
Wed, April 18, 2012
Search For St Joe County Woman Ends Sadly
FABIUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) -- The search for a St. Joseph County woman has ended sadly with the discovery of her body along a wooded ...
Tue, April 17, 2012
NY's Suffolk County cuts capital budget by 21 percent
By Joan Gralla
(Reuters) - Next year's capital budget for New York's Suffolk County will be cut 21 percent because of the county ...
Tue, April 17, 2012
Search Resumes For Missing St Joe County ‘Woman
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WKZO) -- A search is expected to resume this morning for a missing Fabius Township woman. Eighty-four-year-old Joanne Holden may have ...
Thu, April 12, 2012
Puppy Mill Operators Charged In Allegan County
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO) -- The Allegan County couple who operated that runaway dog breeding operation out of their home in Cheshire Township have now been ...
Wed, April 11, 2012
Alabama county could hike rates to pay sewer debt: receiver
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Politically unpopular rate hikes could cover the debt service on the $3.14 billion of sewer-system debt that ...
Wed, April 11, 2012
Allegan County Couple To Be Charged In Dog Case; Call for Shelter Help Made
ALLEGAN, MI (WHTC) - An Allegan County couple will face criminal charges in connection with the seizure of more than 350 dogs from their home ...
Wed, April 11, 2012
Creditors win bid to appeal Alabama county's bankruptcy
(Reuters) - A federal judge has cleared the way for Bank of New York Mellon and other creditors to challenge in court the landmark $4 ...
Tue, April 10, 2012
Branch County Trial Resumes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Courthouse has reopened today following the Easter weekend and yesterday furlough day for county workers and that means ...
Fri, April 06, 2012
Hillsdale County Meth Explosion Injures One
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - More methamphetamine related danger in the area. It happened Thursday night in Hillsdale County’s Cambria Township, where one person was ...
Fri, April 06, 2012
Branch County Population Growth
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There was a very slight gain in Branch County’s population from 2010 to 2011 according to Census Bureau data released ...
Thu, April 05, 2012
Three Branch County Residents Injured In Jackson County Accident
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Two teenage girls from Bronson are out of the hospital after being injured last weekend in a traffic accident in which ...
Thu, April 05, 2012
Second Man Arrested In Branch County Body Discovery
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - There has been a 2nd arrest in the Larry Denniston murder case which first came to light last weekend in the ...
Wed, April 04, 2012
Branch County Jobless Rate Down
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After starting the year with a jump in the jobless rate, Branch County’s unemployment rate fell more than a half-a-percent ...
Wed, April 04, 2012
Calhoun County Authorities Arrested Suspect In Branch County Body Case
CALHOUN COUNTY, (WTVB) -The mystery over that body found in Branch County has unraveled quickly, and resulted in an arrest of a distant relative ...
Tue, April 03, 2012
Calhoun County Man Arrested In Connection With Branch County Body Discovery
CALHOUN COUNTY (WTVB) - The case of a body discovered Sunday in Branch County is now a Calhoun County murder investigation with a suspect in ...
Tue, April 03, 2012
Branch County Residents Not Very Healthy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County ranks in the bottom half of counties in Michigan when it comes to measuring how healthy people are in ...
Tue, April 03, 2012
Facebook Picture Causes Problems In Cass County
CASS COUNTY, MI (WKZO) -- A Cass County teacher's aide claims it all started as a joke, but she's been suspended for refusing ...
Mon, April 02, 2012
Body Found In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff’s Department says it’s investigating the discovery of a body yesterday in Butler Township. Deputies were ...
Sun, March 25, 2012
Allegan County Detectives have Suspect in Attempted Murders in Custody
TROWBRIDGETOWNSHIP (WKZO) -- Allegan County Deputies say they now have Levi Nation in custody, after they say he fled the scene of multiple stabbings on ...
Sat, March 24, 2012
Barry County Shooting results in Charges
JOHNSTOWNTOWNSHIP(WKZO) -- A Barry County man who allegedly shot a woman in the leg on Thursday has now been charged with Felonious Assault. Relatives ...
Fri, March 23, 2012
Branch County Jobless Rate Up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate has jumped nearly a full percentage point. The January figure was 9.6% compared to 8 ...
Thu, March 22, 2012
Flu Still Active In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The flu season remains active in Branch County in combination with summer like temperatures and high tree pollen alerts much to ...
Thu, March 22, 2012
Ignore Florida law on Cuba trade, county attorney says
MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida had no authority to enact a pending law that would prohibit local governments from hiring firms that do business with Cuba ...
Wed, March 21, 2012
Branch County Building Permits Up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It appears spring has sprung for building contractors this year in Branch County, at least according to activity figures from the ...
Tue, March 20, 2012
Head Start could be changing hands in Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) The Kalamazoo County Board has voted unanimously to support KRESA in their bid to obtain the federal grant for the County’s ...
Tue, March 20, 2012
Branch County Road Conditions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The condition of Branch County roads keep getting worse while money to fix them is dwindling. That’s the message Road ...
Fri, March 16, 2012
Hail And Severe Weather Hit Parts Of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Hail measured at between a half-inch and an inch in size fell in parts of Branch County early last evening right ...
Thu, March 15, 2012
Branch County Births Decline
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Births in Branch County are way down over the last five years. The vital statistics come around at this time every ...
Wed, March 14, 2012
Kent County Men Prosecuted in Ottawa Co. for Record Ponzi Scheme
GRAND HAVEN, MI (WHTC-Holland) - The prosecution of what the state Attorney General’s office claims is “the largest Ponzi scheme in Michigan history” is ...
Tue, March 13, 2012
NY's Suffolk County legislature approves note sale
By Joan Gralla
(Reuters) - The legislature of Suffolk County, New York approved a $90 million short-term note sale on Tuesday that the county executive ...
Mon, March 12, 2012
New York's Suffolk County notes seen getting low rates despite crisis
By Joan Gralla
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Suffolk County, which last week declared a financial crisis, is still expected to obtain fairly ...
Thu, March 08, 2012
Branch County Chamber To Honor Public Safety Members
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Area Chamber of Commerce says it’s give-back time, an opportunity next week to honor and say thanks ...
Wed, March 07, 2012
NY's Suffolk County seeks to avert April cash crunch
By Joan Gralla
(Reuters) - New York's Suffolk County, fighting against time to avoid running out of cash, plans on selling $90 million in ...
Wed, March 07, 2012
Suffolk County avoids immediate Fitch cut
(Reuters) - Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday that the credit rating for New York state's Suffolk County will not be immediately affected by its ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Two Busted On Fraud Charges In Ottawa County
GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP (WHTC) - Two women are being held in the Ottawa County Jail on $200,000 bond each after being arrested over the ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Judge clears way for Alabama county bankruptcy
By Michael Connor
(Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County can go ahead with its $4.23 billion bankruptcy case, the biggest ever by an American ...
Mon, March 05, 2012
Judge clears way for Alabama county's bankruptcy
(Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County can go ahead with its $4.23 billion bankruptcy case, the biggest ever by an American municipality, a federal ...
Sat, March 03, 2012
Many In County Without Power
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was a very windy night in Branch County and Consumers Energy says hundreds of its customers in the county lost ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
Four Branch County Employees Recognized
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four women who each are a 20-year employee of Branch County government departments were recognized Tuesday by Branch County Commissioners. Receiving ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
Alabama legislators cool to bankrupt county's woes
By Verna Gates and Michael Connor
(Reuters) - On a recent unseasonably warm workday in Birmingham, Alabama, the line to get car-license plates filled two ...
Wed, February 29, 2012
Romney Wins Michigan, Santorum Takes Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Mitt Romney was the winner yesterday in Michigan’s Republican Presidential Primary with a narrow victory over Rick Santorum, who finished ...
Tue, February 28, 2012
Michigan Could Lose Hundreds of Military Jobs
LANSING (WKZO) -- Hundreds of military jobs may soon be lost in Michigan.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder says the state could lose more than 600 ...
Sat, February 25, 2012
Former Branch County Man Under Investigation for Child Abuse
DAYTON, TEXAS (WKZO) -- A former Southwest Michigan man is one of a number of people under investigation for child neglect and abuse after Child ...
Sat, February 25, 2012
Branch County Man In Texas Child Abuse Inviestigation
DAYTON, TX (WTVB) - A former Southwest Michigan man is one of a number of people under investigation for child neglect and abuse after Child ...
Thu, February 23, 2012
Slide-Off Accident In Steuben County
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - Icy road conditions contributed to a slide-off accident in Steuben County late last night that sent a Coldwater man to ...
Fri, February 17, 2012
Branch County Courthouse Closed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you’ve got business with Branch County, you’ll have to wait until Tuesday to get it done. Today is ...
Thu, February 16, 2012
Pay Freezes For Some County Employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Pay Freezes are the order of business this year for deputies and corrections workers at the Branch County Sheriff’s Department ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Bankrupt county OKs minimum debt payments
By Michael Connor
(Reuters) - Alabama's bankrupt Jefferson County agreed on Wednesday to a temporary hike in debt payments after lawyers for Syncora Guarantee ...
Wed, February 15, 2012
Update on Norris' Charge Against Branch County Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Serious charges have been leveled by Branch County Prosecutor Terri Norris against the County Administrator, the County Treasurer, and the Board ...
Tue, February 14, 2012
Branch County Commissioners Keeping A Close Eye On The Budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are indications Branch County Commissioners want to be spend thrifty enough this year so that when it comes to planning ...
Thu, February 09, 2012
Branch County Road Commission Manager Concerned About Legislation Headed To Governor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Road Commission Manager Trent Arver has some concerns about legislation headed to the Governor that would make it easier ...
Thu, February 02, 2012
Karl Guenther Opinion: Kalamazoo County Farm Services Agency office closing
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Each time I approach this topic of the proposed closing of the Farm Services Agency in Kalamazoo County, in my memory I ...
Thu, February 02, 2012
Judge Concerned About Increase In Violent Crime In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Circuit Court Judge Bill O’Grady says he’s concerned about an increase in violent crimes in Branch County. That’s ...
Wed, February 01, 2012
Increased Security At Branch County Courthouse
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - You’ll find increased security on your next visit to the Branch County Courthouse. A new policy forbids the public from ...
Tue, January 31, 2012
Former Pastor Sentenced In Kent County Sexual Assualt Case
The former pastor of a Walker church has received a similar sentence in Kent County for molesting a boy as he did for another ...
Mon, January 30, 2012
Branch County Assistant Prosecutor Wants Job In Calhoun County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s Chief Assistant Prosecutor wants a new job. Mark Webb is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Calhoun ...
Mon, January 30, 2012
Branch County Winter Festivals Were A Success
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It seems likes its either been feast or famine with winter weather conditions this season and this past weekend, it was ...
Mon, January 30, 2012
Two Branch County Accidents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County deputies say a pair of Saturday crashes appear to have been caused by icy roads, and perhaps inexperienced drivers ...
Sat, January 28, 2012
Large Steuben County Drug Bust
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A major drug bust in northeast Indiana. Eight people were arrested yesterday in Steuben County by Sheriff’s Deputies and Angola ...
Wed, January 25, 2012
Branch County Commissioners Disagree With Health Department Payments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A disagreement is brewing between Branch County Commissioners and the District Health Department. Commissioners reviewed the situation at their regular meeting ...
Wed, January 25, 2012
Four Branch County Residents Will Spend Time In Jail
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A trio of convicted Coldwater residents who failed to follow court rules will pay for their disobedience by going to prison ...
Fri, January 13, 2012
Corrected: Sioux County, Iowa: Ground zero for U.S. farm boom
By P.J. Huffstutter
SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA (Reuters) - If there is an epicenter of the nation's farmland boom, it can be found here ...
Tue, January 10, 2012
Sioux County, Iowa: Ground zero for farm boom
By P.J. Huffstutter
SIOUX COUNTY, IOWA (Reuters) - If there is an epicenter of the nation's farmland boom, it can be found here ...
Wed, January 04, 2012
First Babies Born In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Isabella Skye Harkness was the first baby born in 2012 at the Community Health Center of Branch County on January 2 ...
Tue, January 03, 2012
Branch County Commissioners Elect Officers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - For the second year in-a-row, Branch County Commissioner Dale Swift of Bronson will serve as Chairman of the County Commission. The ...
Tue, January 03, 2012
Safe Weekend In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO) - No serious injury traffic accidents were reported in Branch County over the New Year’s holiday weekend, but several fatalities occurred ...
Fri, December 30, 2011
Another Branch County Meth Bust
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - For at least the third time this month, authorities in Branch County have had to call in assistance to remove ...
Wed, December 28, 2011
Planned Parenthood In Branch and St Joe County To Close
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Clients of Planned Parenthood in Branch County and St. Joseph County will have to drive further to continue receiving healthcare services ...
Tue, December 27, 2011
Branch County Blood Drives
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are 3 American Red Cross Blood drives this week in Branch County, including today from 11 a.m. until 4 ...
Thu, December 22, 2011
Branch County Budget Approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners have approved a 12.8 million dollar general fund spending plan for next year. There was little discussion ...
Wed, December 21, 2011
Branch County Commissioners To Approve 2012 Budget Today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It may not get unanimous approval but Branch County Commissioners this afternoon are expected to pass a spending plan for 2012 ...
Mon, December 19, 2011
Another Meth Bust In Branch County
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A recent spike in Methamphetamine busts continues in Branch County. The latest happened over the weekend when sheriff’s deputies ...
Fri, December 16, 2011
Another Meth Bust in Branch County
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - For the second time this week, there’s been a sizable meth bust in Branch County, this time in Bethel ...
Wed, December 14, 2011
Should Branch County Pay For Prisoners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) Branch County government makes a yearly payment to help fund the Branch-Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency. It’s based on ...
Wed, December 14, 2011
Public Hearing On County Budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The spending plan for Branch County government for 2012 is scheduled for final approval a week from today. Yesterday, there was ...
Wed, December 14, 2011
Branch County Has Worst Rate Of Child Abuse
COLDWATER, M I (WTVB) - Figures supplied by Community Action point to Branch County having the worst rate of confirmed cases of child abuse and ...
Fri, December 09, 2011
Creditors challenge Jefferson County bankruptcy
By Terry Baynes
(Reuters) - Jefferson County, Alabama, has no legal grounds to be in municipal bankruptcy proceedings, the county's creditors argued in a ...
Fri, December 09, 2011
Branch County Building Inspector Resigns
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s cash strapped Building Inspection Department is without a director today following the departure of Scott Winter, whose last ...
Tue, December 06, 2011
Pennsylvania county commissioner charged with perjury
By Dave Warner
NORRISTOWN, Pa (Reuters) - A commissioner from Philadelphia's largest suburban county was arrested on Tuesday and charged with lying about business ...
Tue, December 06, 2011
Pennsylvania county commissioner charged with perjury
By Dave Warner
NORRISTOWN, Pa (Reuters) - A commissioner from Philadelphia's largest suburban county was arrested on Tuesday and charged with lying about business ...
Tue, December 06, 2011
Former Branch County Sheriff To Run Again
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Former Branch County Sheriff Ted Gordon has announced he plans to seek his old job once again. In next year’s ...
Mon, December 05, 2011
No Post Offices In Branch County Are On The Closure List
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - No Post Offices in Branch County are expected to close, but the U.S. Postal Service today is scheduled to officially ...
Thu, December 01, 2011
Branch County Poverty Rate Up
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - U.S. Census Bureau figures released this week show a sizable increase in Branch County’s poverty rate. It jumped ...
Tue, November 29, 2011
Court upholds conviction of Jefferson County official
(Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the conviction and sentencing of a Jefferson County, Alabama, official for corruption tied to the overhaul ...
Mon, November 28, 2011
Branch County Jail Numbers Down
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Crime seems to be down in Branch County, at least the numbers are declining for those getting caught committing unlawful acts ...
Sat, November 26, 2011
Branch County Crime Down Over The Weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Crime seems to be down in Branch County, at least the numbers are declining for those getting caught committing unlawful acts ...
Tue, November 22, 2011
All judges in Penn State's county recused in abuse case
By Ian Simpson
STATE COLLEGE, Pa (Reuters) - All of the judges in Penn State University's home county have recused themselves from the child ...
Fri, November 18, 2011
Branch County Not On Worst Crash List
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Through the years, the intersection of Old 27 and Jonesville Road north of Coldwater was the scene of numerous accidents but ...
Fri, November 18, 2011
Car Deer Crashes In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff Warren Cannon told County Commissioners that a quarter of a million dollars was the damage estimate cost for ...
Thu, November 17, 2011
Alabama county bankruptcy was a surprise: receiver
By Chip Barnett
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Creditors of Alabama's Jefferson County were "very close" to reaching a deal with the debt-stricken county and ...
Thu, November 17, 2011
Jefferson County bankruptcy another Alabama "punt"
By Karen Pierog
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - They call it "Alabama Punting Syndrome," and it has a lengthy history.
Jefferson County's bankruptcy filing surprised ...
Wed, November 16, 2011
Branch County Register Of Deeds Files Suit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Register of Deeds Nancy Hutchins has some new ammunition in her court battle with nine separate mortgage companies. Earlier ...
Wed, November 16, 2011
No Hunting Issues In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO) No real issues or concerns to report from Branch County authorities on Day One of Michigan’s Firearms Deer Hunting season ...
Mon, November 14, 2011
Branch County Courthouse Closed Today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It’s another furlough day coming up for most Branch County employees with the courthouse closed today. That makes it a ...
Mon, November 14, 2011
Branch County High School Sports
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In Branch County high school sports, the fall schedule continues for just one school in the county with Bronson still alive ...
Fri, November 11, 2011
Two St. Joseph County Men Arrested For Meth
STURGIS, MI (WKZO) ---They were speeding in more ways than one. Two men in a rolling meth lab were pulled over by Sturgis police ...
Wed, November 09, 2011
Donation To Branch County Airport
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thanks to the generosity of a longtime community member and pilot, the Branch County Memorial Airport will receive an addition to ...
Wed, November 09, 2011
Branch County Election Results
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tuesday’s election results in Branch County included easy passage of a Bronson Township fire protection millage by an 87-to-36 margin ...
Wed, November 02, 2011
VIDEO: Groundbreaking on Kalamazoo County Jail Expansion
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- At long last they have broken ground at the site of the new Kalamazoo County Jail expansion on Lamont Street. County officials ...
Wed, November 02, 2011
U.S. tries "hip hop" diplomacy in Pakistan
By Chris Allbritton
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Considered by many Pakistanis to be public enemy number one, the United States on Monday turned to the musical ...
Wed, November 02, 2011
Escaped Inmate From St Joe County Caught
KALAMAZOO. MI (WKZO) -- A St. Joseph County inmate is back in a cell after escaping from a jail work crew, and piling up a ...
Tue, November 01, 2011
Jackson County Deputy Investigates Double Homicide Case
GRASS LAKE (WKZO) -- The Jackson County Major Crimes Taskforce has been activated following an apparent double homicide.
The Sheriff’s Department says around 9 ...
Sat, October 29, 2011
Man Wanted By Steuben County Arrested In Hillsdale
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - There’s one less bad guy on the area’s streets today. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Department says on Friday ...
Fri, October 28, 2011
Branch County Jobless Rate Falls
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate has declined below ten percent. The September unemployment figures released Thursday show the county’s rate ...
Thu, October 20, 2011
Branch County United Way Gets Clean Audit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Controlling costs is a must for non-profits in this economy and the Branch County United Way is doing that and more ...
Thu, October 13, 2011
No Pay Raise For Some Branch County Employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Twenty four Branch County employees, including elected officials, will not get a pay raise for 2012. The Board of Commissioners yesterday ...
Wed, October 12, 2011
Kansas county resumes domestic abuse enforcement
By Kevin Murphy
KANSAS CITY, Kan (Reuters) - A county official in the capital city of Kansas, who had refused to prosecute some domestic abuse ...
Wed, October 12, 2011
Branch County Commissioners To Vote On Pay Raises
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s elected officials didn’t get a pay raise for this year with their salary levels frozen for 2011 ...
Tue, October 11, 2011
Human Remains Found on Kalamazoo County Property
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- Human remains have been found on a farm property in Brady Township. Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Deputies were alerted to the discovery ...
Fri, October 07, 2011
Pay Raise For Some County Employees On Agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A committee of the Branch County Board of Commissioners has recommended a pay raise for the county’s elected officials. The ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
Branch County Furlough Days
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County government is continuing with its furlough days for 2011 most county employees and the courthouse and other offices will ...
Wed, October 05, 2011
Branch County Mother And Son Arrested On Arson Related Charges
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A Halloween arson case in Branch County in 2008 in which a home in Quincy Township was damaged and eventually razed ...
Tue, October 04, 2011
Muskegon County Man Found Dead
FRUITPORT (WKZO) -- 20-year-old Travis Trowbridge died after attending a weekend party in Muskegon County. Officials found him face down in shallow water in a ...
Thu, September 29, 2011
Angola Man Arrested In Calhoun County After Crime Spree
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Calhoun County authorities say an Angola, Indiana man has been busted on home invasion and vehicle theft charges following a ...
Wed, September 28, 2011
Branch County Airport Gets Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It’s the award that keeps on giving. Last winter, the Branch County Memorial Airport was recognized by the State Department ...
Sat, September 24, 2011
Branch County Budget Work Begins
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - BranchCountygovernment has never had a larger projected budget deficit but as the dust settles when a 2012 spending plan is adopted ...
Fri, September 23, 2011
More Arrested In St Joe County On CSC Charges
CENTREVILLE, MI (WKZO) -- Three more men have been charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct in St. Joseph County as part of the Dave Matthews investigation ...
Tue, September 20, 2011
Report Says 23 Bridges In Branch County Need To Be Replaced Or Repaired
UNDATED (WTVB) - Are the bridges safe where you drive? The state of our nation’s bridges was detailed Monday in a new report by ...
Fri, September 16, 2011
Alabama county backs deal to settle $3.14 billion debt
By Melinda Dickinson and Matthew Bigg
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County voted on Friday to accept a provisional deal to settle its ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
Michigan Father Sentenced in Disappearance Of Children
ADRIAN (WKZO) -- A Lenawee County Judge sentenced John Skelton to ten to 15-years in prison on charges of false imprisonment stemming from the disappearance ...
Thu, September 15, 2011
Alabama county faces bankruptcy decision over debt
By Melinda Dickinson and Matthew Bigg
BIRMINGHAM Ala./ATLANTA (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County will decide on Friday whether to declare bankruptcy over its ...
Wed, September 14, 2011
Joint Meeting Of Branch County School Boards
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Forty Branch County school officials including School Board Trustees, Superintendents and Administrators gathered last night for a brainstorming session to address ...
Tue, September 13, 2011
There May Be More Furlough Days For Branch County Employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - More furlough days are in the future for Branch County government workers. Some of the details are expected to be addressed ...
Tue, September 13, 2011
Joint Meeting Of Branch County School Boards
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County school officials are hoping that sharing lessons learned on making do with less and coping with the challenging economic ...
Thu, September 08, 2011
Blood Drives In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are four blood drives scheduled for this month in Branch County, starting with next Monday’s drive at the Quincy ...
Tue, September 06, 2011
Storms Roll Through Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There’s still cleaning up to do after winds of 66 mph and maybe stronger in Branch County left thousands in ...
Fri, September 02, 2011
Branch County Community Foundation Grants
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Education in Branch County has been enriched to the tune of $100,000 so far this year with funding to local ...
Thu, September 01, 2011
Republican gun raffle in Giffords' county draws criticism
By Brad Poole
TUCSON, Ariz (Reuters) - The Republican Party in Representative Gabrielle Giffords' home county is raising eyebrows by raffling off a Glock handgun ...
Thu, September 01, 2011
New Program For Branch County Three Year Olds Gets Grant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - For many years Coldwater has been in need of an early education class for three year olds with the focus on ...
Tue, August 30, 2011
New Study Shows Thirty Percent Of Branch County Children Don't Know Where Next Meal Is Coming From
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new study says that almost thirty percent of children in Branch County face “hunger insecurity”, essentially meaning at some point ...
Mon, August 29, 2011
Miami-Dade County jails cited for 'shocking conditions'
By Dale K. DuPont
MIAMI (Reuters) - The nation's eighth largest jail system in Miami-Dade County has used excessive force on inmates and given ...
Fri, August 26, 2011
Alabama county says progress made at NY debt talks
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County made progress during direct talks in New York with creditors over its $3.14 ...
Thu, August 25, 2011
Macomb County Man Dies Of West Nile
MACOMB CO. (WKZO) -- A Macomb County man dies of the state's first reported case of West Nile Virus this year. State health labs ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
Branch County Commissioners Fix Pension Shortfall
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County government’s pension plan isn’t broke but short term, it might as well be for a handful of ...
Wed, August 24, 2011
Storms Roll Through Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Several Coldwater area businesses were busy overnight re-setting alarms after they were tripped during more than two hours of intense lightning ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
Alabama county set for crucial talks with creditors
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County will start direct talks with New York creditors on Wednesday in a bid to ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
Branch County Commissioners Meet In Special Session Today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee has scheduled a special meeting for this afternoon in advance of today’s ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
Branch County Register Of Deeds Files Suit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The County of Branch and Branch County Register of Deeds Nancy Hutchins have filed suit in Circuit Court, alleging that nine ...
Tue, August 23, 2011
Branch County Chamber Golf Results
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It may be a record time for quick play in the Branch County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf scramble with ...
Mon, August 22, 2011
Branch County Crash Leaves 2 Injured, in Hospital
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) -- A crash in Branch County has left two hospitalized. Deputies say the driver of an SUV lost control on a ...
Mon, August 22, 2011
Branch County Pension Problems
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Declining stock values and fears of another recession make it a less than ideal time to retire for many, something that ...
Fri, August 19, 2011
Body Of 10 Year Old Found In St Joseph County Lake
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An Illinois family that will never forget their vacation in Michigan, and always regret it, has returned home after the death ...
Fri, August 19, 2011
Branch County Sheriff's Office Receiving More Complaints About Golf Carts On Public Roads
COLDWATER, MI WTVB) - Regulations and licensing for Amish buggies and golf carts on public roads are on the mind of Branch County Sheriff Warren ...
Tue, August 16, 2011
Teenage Gang of Robbers in Custody Following Allegan County Mugging
LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) -- A mobile gang of robbers with gang ties, are in custody. They allegedly mugged a teenager in Allegan County Sunday ...
Tue, August 16, 2011
Camera Footage Helps Van Buren County Catch Auto Burglary Suspects
LAWTON, MI (WKZO) -- Deputies in Van Buren County say that security camera footage helped them catch two not-too-clever Mattawan men who gave auto burglary ...
Tue, August 16, 2011
Some Branch County School Didn't Meet AYP Goals
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four schools in Branch County missed the grade last year in their failure to meet AYP, or adequate yearly progress, in ...
Sat, August 13, 2011
Branch County Fair Wraps Up
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The 82nd annual Branch County Fair wraps up its run today at the Fairgrounds in Coldwater. Yesterday’s Large Animal Auction ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Alabama county gives more time for debt deal talks
By Matthew Bigg and Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County on Friday held off from filing for bankruptcy over a $3 ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Allegan County Approves Resolution to Sell Bonds to Convert Haworth into Jail
ALLEGAN, MI (WKZO) -- It’s been debated in Allegan County for nearly two decades: how to fund and build a new county jail. Now ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Nottawa County Accident Kills Buggy Driver
NOTTAWA, MI (WTVB) - There’s been another fatal accident in the area taking the life of a member of the Amish community. The St ...
Fri, August 12, 2011
Branch County Fair Update
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It’s the next to last day of the Branch County Fair and that always means the large animal auction. It ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Alabama county creditors bid to defuse debt crisis
By Melinda Dickinson and Matthew Bigg
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Creditors made a fresh offer on Thursday to defuse a $3.14 billion bond debt ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Alabama county creditors to meet key debt demand
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - The creditors for a $3.2 billion sewer bond debt in Alabama's Jefferson County are on the verge of meeting ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Alabama county creditors to meet key debt demand
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - The creditors for a $3.2 billion sewer bond debt in Alabama's Jefferson County are on the verge of meeting ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Names of Amish Women Rear Ended in Branch County Released
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WKZO) -- State Police have released the names of two Amish women who were in a buggy that was rear-ended in Branch ...
Thu, August 11, 2011
Branch County Fair Update
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Day Five at the Branch County Fair is Senior Citizens day with a one o’clock program this afternoon at the ...
Wed, August 10, 2011
CHC Renovation Approved By Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to the Community Health Center of Branch County to proceed with plans for ...
Wed, August 10, 2011
Today At The Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It’s Veterans Day at the Branch County Fair. The program for Veterans starts at 6 p.m.at the Dearth ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Father sues city, county after mom drives kids to death
By Ray Sanchez
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The father of three children who drowned with their mother when she intentionally drove her minivan into the ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Attempted Hanging At The Branch County Jail Update
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy woman being held by Branch County authorities after being accused last week of sexually assaulted a teenage girl attempted ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Branch County Fair Preview
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There’s lightweight and heavyweight horse pulling tonight in the amphitheater at the Branch County Fairgrounds. It’s Day Three of ...
Tue, August 09, 2011
Electric Substation Burns In St Joe County
CONSTANTINE -- Engineers for Midwest Energy Cooperative say they have never seen anything like this. A mysterious fire destroyed an entire power substation and left ...
Mon, August 08, 2011
Branch County Fair Royalty Crowned
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Congratulations of Dakota Hard and Samantha Brock, the King and Queen of this year’s Branch County fair. They were crowned ...
Sat, August 06, 2011
Branch County Fair Preview
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Fair….Enjoy the Ride….that’s the theme for the 2011 edition of the Fair in Coldwater and while ...
Thu, August 04, 2011
Alabama county extends talks over bond debt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.. (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County extended talks over a $3.14 billion sewer bond debt in a bid to avert what would ...
Thu, August 04, 2011
Alabama county in key bankruptcy meeting over debt
By Matthew Bigg and Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.. (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County could decide on Thursday whether to accept an offer from creditors ...
Thu, August 04, 2011
Man Injured In Southern Branch County Accident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County authorities say speed and alcohol were factors in a single car rollover accident early today in California Township that ...
Tue, August 02, 2011
Alabama county says large gap exists in debt talks
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - A "fairly large gap" exists between Alabama's Jefferson County and creditors over how to settle a $3.14 billion sewer ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
WATCH: Tom Foley Released from Branch County Jail Following Not Guilty Verdict
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -- Tom Foley was released from jail Saturday after a Branch County jury found him not guilty of killing his wife Dee ...
Mon, August 01, 2011
Invoice To Branch County Still In Question
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Last week, it looked like the final chapter had been written in the long bill payment dispute between Branch County Commissioners ...
Sat, July 30, 2011
Meth Raid in Van Buren County
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO) --The Van Buren County Narcotics Unit raided a mobile home on Marie Street in the Frosty Acres Mobile Home ...
Sat, July 30, 2011
Kalamazoo County an Exception in Latest Labor Numbers
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO) --The Latest Labor Numbers for Kalamazoo show the county is one of the few in the state that has jobless numbers ...
Fri, July 29, 2011
Branch County Jobless Rate Up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County has joined most of the rest of Michigan in having jobless numbers go up in the month of June ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
Alabama county delays bankruptcy meeting, mulls offer
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County postponed a meeting on Thursday on filing what would be the largest municipal bankruptcy ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
Factbox: Timeline on debt crisis in Alabama's Jefferson County
(Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County is on Thursday set to decide whether to pursue further talks with creditors over a $3.2 billion sewer ...
Thu, July 28, 2011
Creditors make offer to Alabama county over debt
BIRMINGHAM, Ala (Reuters) - Creditors made a "very attractive offer" to Alabama's Jefferson County to settle its $3.14 billion sewer debt and avoid ...
Wed, July 27, 2011
Branch County Pays Disputed Bill
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A divided Branch County Board of Commissioners yesterday approved payment of a long disputed invoice as part of the bill for ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
Alabama's Jefferson County hires bankruptcy lawyers
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County on Tuesday hired outside bankruptcy lawyers ahead of a critical decision on its debt that could result ...
Tue, July 26, 2011
All Branch County Post Offices Will Stay Open
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVB) The U.S. Postal Service today put hundreds of Post offices on notice they could be shut down in the ...
Mon, July 25, 2011
Alabama county faces looming debt crisis deadline
By Matthew Bigg
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County could decide on Thursday whether to settle its $3.2 billion sewer bond debt or ...
Sat, July 23, 2011
Woman Injured In Branch County Crash
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff’s Department says it believes alcohol was involved in a traffic accident last night when a ...
Wed, July 20, 2011
Cooling Center Open In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With a fourth straight day of temperatures over 90 degrees expected today in Branch County, the American Red Cross and the ...
Mon, July 18, 2011
Alabama county wants $1.3 billion debt reduction: report
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County wants creditors to wipe $1.3 billion from its bond debt as part of a settlement plan, a ...
Sat, July 16, 2011
Bankruptcy on the table for Alabama County: Governor
By Edith Honan
SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Bankruptcy is still a "very strong possibility" for Alabama's Jefferson County, Governor Robert Bentley said on ...
Thu, July 14, 2011
Loss of State Revenue Sharing May Mean Layoffs For Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WKZO) Branch County Commissioners and County Administrator Bud Norman are laying the blueprints for spending plans for the next two years and ...
Thu, July 14, 2011
Foley Retrial Will Stay In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tom Foley’s second murder trial will stay in Coldwater. A jury was seated in Branch County Circuit Court yesterday afternoon ...
Wed, July 13, 2011
Michigan Ag Director In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development toured a number of farms yesterday in Branch County and ...
Wed, July 13, 2011
Branch County Sunrise
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - What a difference 24 hours makes. This morning’s sunrise was a stark difference from Monday's rain and storms
Tue, July 12, 2011
Blood Drives In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The American Red Cross Great Lakes Blood Services Region is facing a critical blood shortage and has issued an appeal for ...
Mon, July 11, 2011
Trees Down And Power Outages in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Scattered sections of Branch County were hit with high winds with heavy rains today as a rapidly moving severe weather system ...
Mon, July 11, 2011
LaGrange County Boy Killed In Buggy Accident
LAGRANGE, IN (WTVB) - Authorities in Northeast Indiana say a distracted driver who had been drinking before he got behind the wheel was responsible for ...
Sat, July 09, 2011
Branch County To Study Clerk and Register Of Deeds Merger
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners appear ready to take a serious look at possibly merging the offices of the County Clerk and Register ...
Fri, July 08, 2011
County Sheriff's Cars Damaged
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Someone in Branch County’s Algansee Township apparently doesn’t like the Sheriff’s Department, or at least that’s where ...
Fri, July 08, 2011
Commercial Building Activity Increases In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Half full is better than empty and that might be the case for the building trades in Branch County. Scott Winters ...
Thu, July 07, 2011
Fewer Teen Mothers In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are fewer teen mothers giving birth in Michigan and in Branch County than in years past. The drop in the ...
Tue, July 05, 2011
Safe Fourth Of July Holiday In Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Fireworks may have been up in the air in Coldwater and throughout the country last night as we wrapped up a ...
Wed, June 29, 2011
Branch County Commissioners Vote Not To Pay Bill
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners have decided they are not going to pay a disputed bill which is the final invoice submitted from ...
Tue, June 28, 2011
Another Furlough Days For Branch County Employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Are you planning an extra long holiday weekend. SomeBranchCountygovernment employees are. The County’s second furlough day this year is set ...
Mon, June 27, 2011
Branch County Relay For Life A Great Success
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There was lots of applause and thanks and good vibes to go around early Saturday afternoon in Coldwater at Heritage Park ...
Sat, June 25, 2011
Good Audit For Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Good grades forBranchCountygovernment financial operations in the County’s 2010 audit. The C-P-A firm that prepared the audit presented the figures ...
Fri, June 24, 2011
Branch County Relay For Life Begins Today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It’s Branch County’s 14th annual American Cancer Society Relay-For-Life fundraiser for cancer research and support programs this weekend ...
Fri, June 24, 2011
Branch County’s Unemployment Rate Up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County’s unemployment rate is back to double digits. The May jobless number was ten percent, up a half a ...
Sat, June 18, 2011
GOP Redistricting Plan Released; Branch County Minimally Affected
LANSING (WTVB) - Michigan Republicans released initial redistricting plans for the U.S. House of Representatives and the State House & Senate yesterday, and the maps ...
Fri, June 17, 2011
Branch County Parking Lot Invoice May Be Settled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It appears Branch County Commissioners are ready to settle their payment dispute with the general contractor for last fall’s Courthouse ...
Fri, June 17, 2011
Branch County Foreclosures Down
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The number of foreclosed property filings in Branch County continues to decline compared to the first quarter of the year. There ...
Thu, June 16, 2011
Kalamazoo Teen Killed In St. Joe County
MENDON, MI (WTVB) - St. JosephCountyauthorities say a Kalamazoo teenager died Wednesday in a one-vehicle traffic accident inMendonTownship. Nineteen -year old Stefanie Knowlton passed away ...
Thu, June 16, 2011
Calhoun County Boy Shot In Face
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) -- A ten year old boy is being treated for a gunshot wound to the head at Bronson Hospital, but it ...
Wed, June 15, 2011
Employee Tells Branch County Commissioners To Watch Building Department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An electrical inspector in the Branch County building department who’s worked for the county for a dozen years is going ...
Wed, June 15, 2011
Branch County Veterans Office Seeing More Activity
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Veterans Affairs Counselor Charles Scott let County Commissioners know in his annual report that the activity load in his ...
Mon, June 13, 2011
Chicago and Cook County outline ways to save money
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Illinois' biggest county and biggest city could save up to $140 million a year through collaboration, joint purchasing and shared services, according ...
Sat, June 11, 2011
Branch County Tax Revenue Declining
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - BranchCountytax revenues continue to decline but it appears some help is on the way. That was the word Friday from the ...
Fri, June 10, 2011
Nassau County offers $7 million to women in bias suit
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Nassau County, on New York's Long Island, proposed a $7 million payment on Thursday to resolve allegations that female police ...
Fri, June 10, 2011
Jefferson County tax bill dies in Alabama senate
By Verna Gates
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's troubled Jefferson County suffered another financial blow as the state legislature failed to pass a bill ...
Thu, June 09, 2011
Branch County Prosecutor Warns Of Scam
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Terri Norris, Branch County Prosecutor, is warning residents of one of the latest scams to hit the area. It is an ...
Wed, June 08, 2011
Details Emergy in 14-Year-Old Cass County Teen's Drowning Death
THREE RIVERS, Mi (WKZO) -- Instead of a summer of fun, a Cass County family is planning a funeral. New details have been released about ...
Wed, June 08, 2011
Bring BBQ indoors: Texas county bans grills for July 4
By Jim Forsyth
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - Light up the grill for July 4 and get six months in jail under stringent new burn rules ...
Mon, June 06, 2011
Death of Illinois Girls Causes Sex Assault Case To Be Thrown Out
COLES COUNTY, IL (WIBQ) -- When 12-year-old Tanisha Madigan and 15-year-old Harley Madigan were killed in a crash in Coles County Illinois last week, it ...
Fri, May 27, 2011
Branch County Jobless Rate Down
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There’s positive news concerning Branch County’s jobless rate which has returned to single digits. The April figure of 9-and-a-half percent ...
Fri, May 27, 2011
Tourism Boost In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County tourism officials are confident that the upcoming summer travel season will bring a lot of dollars to the area and ...
Sat, May 14, 2011
Branch County Economic Summit
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It hasn’t been easy finding positive economic news aboutBranchCountyandMichiganin the past decade but for those who filled the Community Health Center ...
Fri, May 13, 2011
Texas county official says "stupid" feds sparked fire
By Jim Forsyth
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) - The fight between Texas and Washington, D.C., over wildfires in the Lone Star State just got nastier ...
Fri, May 13, 2011
Wayne County Prosecutor Says Kilpatrick Should Remain Imprisoned
(Detroit, MI) -- Wayne County Prosecutor Kim Worthy says former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick should remain in jail. Kilpatrick had a parole hearing yesterday via ...
Fri, May 13, 2011
Branch County Avoids Lawsuit
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It appears Branch County will avoid a lawsuit over part of a bill it hasn’t paid yet for the new courthouse ...
Wed, May 11, 2011
Nassau County doubles down with casino and arena
By Joan Gralla
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Nassau County on Wednesday announced plans to boost its economy with a new ice hockey ...
Wed, May 11, 2011
Reductions In State Revenue May Cause Layoffs In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners keep dropping hints that layoffs may be in the works, even as the county prepares for furlough days to ...
Tue, May 10, 2011
Nassau County may bet on casino to boost revenue
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Nassau County, whose rickety finances were taken over by the state, is considering boosting its revenue with a ...
Tue, May 10, 2011
Congressional Redistricting May Move Walberg Out Of Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s looking like there could be a change in Branch County’s representation on Capital Hill. Congressional redistricting maps commissioned by ...
Wed, May 04, 2011
Voter Turnout Light In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Voters turned out in small numbers yesterday in Coldwater and Union City to easily approve sinking fund millage renewals while in contested ...
Tue, May 03, 2011
Alabama storms hit Jefferson County finances
By Matthew Bigg
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Damage from last week's tornadoes and storms in Jefferson County, Alabama, which is awash in debt, is far ...
Mon, May 02, 2011
Economic Summit In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A couple of economists who have all-star status in Michigan are due in Coldwater in less than two weeks for the Branch ...
Fri, April 29, 2011
Take Back Prescription Drug Day In Brancy County
UNDATED (WTVB) - National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is tomorrow. If you have accumulated unused and unwanted prescription drugs (pills only please), bring them to ...
Fri, April 29, 2011
Storms should not affect Jefferson County finances
ATLANTA (Reuters) - Storms that killed 310 people across the South this week will have little direct impact on the finances of debt-ridden Jefferson County ...
Thu, April 28, 2011
Damage widespread in Alabama's Jefferson County
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Tornadoes caused widespread damage in Alabama's Jefferson County, which is struggling to refinance a $3.2 billion debt, but there ...
Thu, April 28, 2011
Falling Tree Kills Two In Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO) - A freak accident has killed a woman and her 11-year-old daughter and left a 13-year-old in critical condition at Bronson Methodist ...
Wed, April 27, 2011
Missouri county starts evacuations as Corps decides levee fate
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A rural Missouri county was evacuating residents on Wednesday from a 130,000-acre area that will be flooded if the U.S ...
Wed, April 27, 2011
Branch County May Have Fewer Commissioners
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It looks like the Branch County of Board of Commissioners will be shrinking in size from eight down to five commissioners based ...
Wed, April 27, 2011
Furlough Days For Branch County Workers
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County government workers are facing furlough days starting next month after action taken Tuesday by County Commissioners. It was a 6-to-2 ...
Wed, April 27, 2011
First Tornado Watch Of Season For Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County’s first tornado watch of the season lasted around six hours yesterday with no severe weather locally but in Portage ...
Fri, April 22, 2011
Branch County Jobless Rate Down
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The latest Jobless numbers from Lansing are from March and they were generally stable, and encouraging, including for Branch County, which was ...
Thu, April 21, 2011
Snyder Taps Jackson County Sheriff to Run Department of Corrections
(Lansing, MI) -- Jackson County Sheriff Daniel Heyns has been appointed by Governor Snyder to be the director of the Michigan Department of Corrections. Heyns ...
Tue, April 19, 2011
Branch County School Enrollment Up
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Enrollment is up in each of the four public school districts in Branch County according to figures released by the State yesterday ...
Fri, April 15, 2011
Alabama county can proceed with JPMorgan suit
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) - Alabama's indebted Jefferson County can move forward with a suit against JPMorgan Chase and others it accuses of ...
Wed, April 13, 2011
Brookfield Election Results Verified, County Clerk Won't Resign
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - State election officials say they have verified last Tuesday’s Supreme Court results from Brookfield.
That’s where 14,000 votes ...
Mon, April 11, 2011
Another Double Stabbing In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - For the second time in two weeks, there was a double stabbing in Branch County. The most recent incident occurred early Sunday ...
Mon, April 04, 2011
Branch County Gas At $3.85 A Gallon
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Gas Prices in Branch County have gone up nearly 50 cents in the last few weeks, as the “Arab Spring” protests, the ...
Fri, April 01, 2011
Branch County Unemployment Rate Declines
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It won’t help the prison guards about to be laid off from Florence Crane, but Branch County’s jobless rate went ...
Wed, March 30, 2011
Alabama county says can cover lost tax revenue
By Verna Gates
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County is confident it can cover $70 million in revenue it lost when the state ...
Wed, March 30, 2011
Branch County Residents In The Middle Of The Pack
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County residents are pretty much in the middle of the pack when it comes to their health. According to the 2011 ...
Wed, March 23, 2011
Branch County Census Figures Released
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Many Michigan cities saw a population drain over the last decade with Detroit leading the way with a drop of 25%. But ...
Fri, March 18, 2011
South Carolina county says goodbye paper, hello iPad2
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - The old three-ring binder filled with paper is on its way out of county government meetings in favor of the ...
Wed, March 16, 2011
Alabama court pushes county closer to bankruptcy
By Melinda Dickinson
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Supreme Court ruled a key tax in Jefferson County unconstitutional on Wednesday, pushing the debt-ridden county ...
Wed, March 16, 2011
Nassau County, NY, proposed budget includes layoffs
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The head of New York's Nassau County on Wednesday proposed across-the-board budget cuts and layoffs in order to meet $121 ...
Wed, March 16, 2011
Alabama court rules county tax unconstitutional
BIRMINGHAM (Reuters) - Alabama's Supreme Court dealt a blow to debt-ridden Jefferson County on Wednesday, ruling that its occupational tax is unconstitutional.
The county ...
Mon, March 14, 2011
NY court OKs Nassau County state takeover--for now
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A New York court has temporarily put financially ailing Nassau County into the hands of a state overseer, but the judge ...
Wed, March 09, 2011
Branch County Births Down, Deaths Up
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Vital statistics from the Branch County Clerk’s office show births in the county are way down over the past five years ...
Mon, March 07, 2011
Alabama county devises road map for debt crisis
By Matthew Bigg
ATLANTA (Reuters) - For years, Alabama's Jefferson County squirmed over its image as the bad boy of municipal finance. Now the ...
Sat, March 05, 2011
State Funding Cuts Will Have Major Effect On Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A dim view for Branch County government budget planning when it comes to state funding in a number of areas emerged from ...
Fri, March 04, 2011
Montcalm County To House Kalamazoo Inmates
KALAMAZOO (WKZO) - Kalamazoo County has come to an agreement with Montcalm County that seeks to prevent overcrowding at the Kalamazoo County jail. Under the ...
Mon, February 28, 2011
Most Have Power In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There was some road flooding overnight in Branch County with heavy rains and even a few rumbles of thunder. Meanwhile, Consumers Energy ...
Fri, February 18, 2011
New York county crime lab closed down in probe
MINEOLA, New York (Reuters) - A New York government crime lab was shut down on Friday as part of a probe into whether drug evidence ...
Thu, February 17, 2011
Branch County Has Two Of The Best In The State
BRANCH COUNTY (WTVB) - Branch County has the best that the State of Michigan can offer, at least in a couple of categories. John Howk ...
Tue, February 15, 2011
County Gets Another Bill For Parking Lot
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners have decided to draw the line when it comes to accepting any more bills for payment when it comes ...
Wed, February 09, 2011
Student Count Day In Branch County
UNDATED (WTVB) - On most days, teachers don’t like to see overcrowded classrooms, except maybe on one day in September and today. In Michigan ...
Tue, February 08, 2011
Branch County Child Abuse and Negect Figures Increase Dramatically
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Some disturbing statistics have been released today about the state of children in Branch County and Michigan and the number of kids ...
Mon, January 24, 2011
Home Sales In Branch County Decline
BRANCH COUNTY (WTVB) - Look on the bright side of things. Branch County has dozens of lakes. But it’s not good when it comes ...
Sat, January 22, 2011
Branch County High School Sports, 1/22/11
In Branch County high school sports last night, in boys' and girls' basketball, Coldwater played at Harper Creek, where the host Beavers swept the ...
Fri, January 21, 2011
Fatal Accident In Calhoun County
NEWTON TOWNSHIP - There were slippery roads this morning when a woman died as she lost control of her car north of Burlington in Calhoun ...
Mon, January 17, 2011
Wisconsin Man Facing Charges For Oil Spill In Cheboygan County
(Lansing, MI) -- A Wisconsin man is facing a felony and three misdemeanor charges connected to an oil spill last year in Duncan Bay off ...
Wed, January 12, 2011
Branch County Commissioners Looking At Contract Bids
COLDWATER (WTVB) - An already budget conscious Branch County Board of Commissioners held its first regular session of 2011 yesterday sending a signal it will ...
Tue, January 11, 2011
St Joseph County Man Found Guilty Of Internet Crimes
CASSOPOLIS -- An internet predator who posed as a 16 year old boy to lure young girls into sexual encounters has been found guilty. He ...
Sat, January 08, 2011
Kansas county at U.S. geographical center is dying
By Kevin Murphy
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) - One of the newest businesses in Smith County, Kansas is a gravestone maker.
This land of flat ...
Fri, January 07, 2011
Train Derails In Shiawassee County; Forces Evacuations
VERNON TOWNSHIP, Mich (WQTX) A train derailment in Shiawassee County has forced the evacuations of an unknown number of residents. It happened around 6-15 ...
Wed, January 05, 2011
5 Candidates For Brown County Executive
DE PERE, Wis. (WTAQ) - We now know who's officially running for Brown County Executive.
Five people are seeking the seat vacated by Tom ...
Wed, January 05, 2011
Branch County Jobless Rate Declines
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate continues on the decline. The numbers for November were released Tuesday and show the rate had dipped ...
Wed, January 05, 2011
Calhoun County Man Dies In Fire
LEROY TOWNSHIP (WKZO) -- A terminal Cancer patient who was reportedly smoking while on Oxygen has died in a fire at his home on M-66 ...
Wed, January 05, 2011
Swift Elected Branch County Board Chair
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioner Dale Swift of Bronson will have a second stint as Chairman of the County Commission. The County Board held ...
Wed, December 29, 2010
Explosion at Wayne County Furniture Store
WAYNE -- An explosion that demolished a long-standing family business in Wayne, Michigan shook the entire community. Franks Furniture, is now a pile of rubble ...
Mon, December 27, 2010
Warm Up In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - While the East Coast gets buried under a blizzard, Branch County and Southwest Michigan can look forward to a warm up this ...
Mon, December 27, 2010
No One Booked In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It was maybe as it should be on Christmas Day, no one was arrested in Branch County with zero bookings at the ...
Mon, December 27, 2010
Indiana Woman Spends The Night In The St. Joe County Jail
STURGIS (WKZO) - A determined Christmas partier, wasn’t going to let a little thing like a traffic crash get between her and her alcohol ...
Thu, December 23, 2010
Branch County Commissioners Sworn In
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It was a busy day Wednesday for the Branch County Board of Commissioners as the Board conducted its final meeting of 2010 ...
Thu, December 23, 2010
Walmart Distribution Presents Check To County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Walmart’s trademark says save money, live better and the Coldwater Walmart Distribution Center says it wants to help Branch County government ...
Wed, December 22, 2010
Nassau County, NY moves closer to state fiscal control
By Edith Honan
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's Nassau County has failed to close its budget deficit, the chairman of a state oversight ...
Mon, December 20, 2010
One Person Dies In Barry County Accident
UNDATED (WTVB) - Michigan State Police and dozens of local police agencies launched “Operation Lifesaver” over the weekend to try and save as many lives ...
Wed, December 15, 2010
Public Hearing On Branch County Budget
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County officials have discovered some additional savings and will be able to start next year with a balanced budget. The 13 ...
Tue, December 14, 2010
Branch County Commissioners To Hold Budget Hearing Today
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners this afternoon will hold a public hearing on the county’s spending plan for 2011. The hearing happens during ...
Mon, December 13, 2010
One Dies In Hillsdale County Accident
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It wasn’t some much the amount of snow but the cold and the wind and a winter storm warning that combined ...
Fri, December 10, 2010
Shia LaBeouf & Tom Hardy Venture To 'The Wettest County In The World'
Shia LaBeouf and Tom Hardy are apparently big fans of Boardwalk Empire, because they are about to enter the same period in a highly ...
Thu, December 09, 2010
Branch County Budget Process Underway
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners are getting closer to finalizing a spending plan for 2011. The latest to propose cuts to help reduce the ...
Tue, December 07, 2010
Traffic Fatalities Down In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - 2010 has been one of the safer years on Branch County roads in terms of fewer traffic fatalities, in spite of the ...
Thu, December 02, 2010
Branch County Ready For Snowy Roads
COLDWATER (WTVB) - At least one death on area roads is being blamed on yesterday’s slippery driving conditions although no law enforcement agencies in ...
Wed, December 01, 2010
Branch County Jobless Rate Dropping
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate continues to go down, it’s now at 11.8%. That’s an improvement from the September ...
Tue, November 30, 2010
Brown County Exec Tom Hinz Retiring
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Brown County Executive Tom Hinz has announced he's retiring from his post.
In a statement, Hinz says it's ...
Tue, November 30, 2010
A Bad Month For Calhoun County Family
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO) -- It has just been an awful month for a Battle Creek family, so bad that only one has survived, and he ...
Mon, November 29, 2010
Search Continues For Three Lenawee County Boys
LANSING, Mich (WQTX) The search continues for three young brothers from southern Michigan reported missing after their father failed to turn them over to ...
Fri, November 26, 2010
Grand Rapids Murder Suspect Found Dead In Mecosta County
Authorities say a man wanted in a woman's slaying in Grand Rapids has stabbed himself to death. Mecosta County sheriff's officials say ...
Sat, November 20, 2010
Enbridge Pipeline In Ingham County Shut Down
INGHAM COUNTY (WTVB) - The company responsible for spilling nearly a million gallons of oil into the Kalamazoo River this past summer after a pipeline ...
Fri, November 19, 2010
Enbridge Checking Pipeline In Ingham County For Problems
INGHAM COUNTY (WKZO) -- Enbridge Pipeline 6-B has been shut down again. This time they hope to prevent the kind of rupture which caused that ...
Fri, November 19, 2010
Jackson County Pilot Missing In Alaska
ELMANDORF AFB (WKZO) -- A massive search is underway in the freezing wilds of Alaska to find a missing fighter pilot from Michigan. Capt. Jeff ...
Wed, November 17, 2010
Rabid bats on the rise in Los Angeles County
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - If the threat of earthquakes, wildfires and mudslides isn't enough to worry Los Angeles residents, public health officials are now ...
Thu, November 11, 2010
Branch County Health Insurance Rates Jump
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners were told this week that health insurance costs for the County are expected to jump an additional three to ...
Wed, November 10, 2010
Schools in Florida county on lockdown over threat
MIAMI (Reuters) - Schools in Florida's Broward County, the sixth largest U.S. school district, were placed on lockdown on Wednesday after a man ...
Tue, November 09, 2010
St. Clair County Soldier Dies
(undated) -- A 23-year-old soldier from St. Clair County has died in Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, Private First Class Shane Reifert from ...
Thu, November 04, 2010
Voter Turnout In Branch County One Of The Lowest In The State
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Voter turnout Tuesday in Branch County was 70th lowest among the 83 counties in Michigan. So, despite the big buildup, all the ...
Wed, November 03, 2010
Branch County Election Numbers
Governor
Virg Bernero 9183 Rick Snyder 3306
16th District State House
Bruce Caswell 9899 Doug Spade 2855
7th District Us Congress
Tim Walberg 7243 ...
Tue, November 02, 2010
Election Coverage: Kzoo County Dems Chair David Pawlowski
Thu, October 28, 2010
Some Bridges In Branch County Are Deficient
COLDWATER (WTVB) - About 30% of the 84 bridges in Branch County have received bad ratings in a statewide report released Wednesday. Of Michigan’s ...
Tue, October 26, 2010
One Of Branch County’s Four Major League Umpires Will Be Working The World Series, Jeff Kellogg From Coldwater Will Be Part Of The Six Man Crew
When the World Series between the Giants and the Rangers opens tomorrow night in San Francisco, Coldwater’s Jeff Kellogg, one of four major ...
Fri, October 22, 2010
Too Many Females In Branch County Jail
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County officials acknowledged again yesterday they’ve got too many female inmates at the county jail but they’re just not ...
Thu, October 21, 2010
NY county to launch first animal abuser registry
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sex offender registries are a staple tool nationwide in the United States for keeping track of convicted predators. Now a New ...
Thu, October 21, 2010
Branch County Courthouse Main Entrance Closed
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Branch County Courthouse parking lot reconstruction project continues and employees and the public need to know that because of the project ...
Thu, October 21, 2010
Name Change For Branch County 4-H Fair
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There will be no Branch County 4-H Fair next year, but don’t worry, there will be a fair in 2011. They ...
Thu, October 21, 2010
County Board Approves Bonding for S&L Site
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Things get heated Wednesday night, as Brown County Board members take a final vote on a new Sheriff's Department ...
Wed, October 20, 2010
Registered Voter Increase In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The number of registered voters in Michigan is up significantly from just a few years ago. Locally, in Branch County, the increase ...
Fri, October 15, 2010
County judge says concealed-carry gun ban unconstitutional
NEILLSVILLE, Wis (WSAU) Gun rights’ supporters are praising a ruling by a central Wisconsin judge who declared the state’s long-time ban on concealed ...
Fri, October 15, 2010
Branch County Commissioners Look Over This Year’s Budget
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners are trying to figure out if the county has any money left over from this year’s budget to ...
Wed, October 13, 2010
Branch County Courthouse Parking Lot Reconstruction
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Parking will be at a premium in the area around the Branch County Courthouse in downtown Coldwater starting tomorrow and probably lasting ...
Tue, October 12, 2010
There May Be No Pay Increases For Branch County Employees
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It looks like no pay increases next year for elected Branch County officials along with non union management and personnel. We should ...
Sat, October 09, 2010
Branch County Received Revenue Sharing Money
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It will be a challenge for Branch County government’s spending plans for 2011 to keep a balanced county budget in place ...
Thu, October 07, 2010
Branch County Domestic Violence Task Force
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Michigan State Police say that last year, there were 348 victims of domestic violence reported to authorities in Branch County. But there ...
Mon, October 04, 2010
Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep to Star in 'August: Osage County'
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Wed, September 29, 2010
It's Safe To Pave Branch County Courthouse Lot
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There’s no one buried under the Branch County Courthouse parking lot. That’s what county commissioners learned Tuesday and no, they ...
Wed, September 29, 2010
Oil Flowing Again In Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO) -- Enbridge is pumping oil again thru Kalamazoo and Calhoun Counties but there isn’t much to see. All the action is ...
Tue, September 28, 2010
A Changing Of The Guard At The Top Of The Branch County Area Chamber Of Commerce
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Chamber’s Board of Directors announced today that Hillary Eley will be moving on to new endeavors after a dozen years ...
Mon, September 20, 2010
A Million Dollars Found In Car After High Speed Chase In Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO) -- It was a routine traffic stop that turned into a high speed chase that resulted in a huge cash seizure. Michigan ...
Wed, September 15, 2010
Branch County Budget Tight
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County government’s budget outlook remains tight with county revenues down 25%. County Administrator Bud Norman told the county commission’s ...
Wed, September 15, 2010
Branch County Airport Terminal Construction Begins
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The concrete foundation was poured this week for the new terminal building at the Branch County Memorial Airport. The three-thousand square foot ...
Tue, September 14, 2010
Branch County United Way Campaign Begins
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The United Way of Branch County today announced a great down payment toward reaching the agency’s campaign goal for this year ...
Mon, September 13, 2010
Branch County Jail Population Increasing
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s been a busy couple of days at the Branch County jail with 40 people booked in the lockup, including 19 ...
Mon, September 13, 2010
County Board to Vote on Bonding for S&L Site
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WTAQ) - It'll take one more final vote to approve a new home for the Brown County Sheriff's Department.
Last ...
Sat, September 11, 2010
Branch County Jail Population Swells
COLDWATER (WTVB) = It’s been a busy couple of days at the Branch County jail with 31 people booked in the lockup, including 19 ...
Thu, September 09, 2010
Branch County Courthouse Evacuated
COLDWATER (WTVB ) - It wasn’t a drill yesterday at the Branch County Courthouse, where the building was evacuated late Wednesday morning after workers in ...
Fri, September 03, 2010
Branch County Couple Charged With Child Abuse
Branch County authorities say a man and a woman are facing felony child abuse charges
in connection with an incident this spring that nearly ...
Thu, September 02, 2010
Branch County Couple Face Child Abuse Charges
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County authorities say a man and a woman are facing felony child abuse charges in connection with an incident this spring ...
Thu, September 02, 2010
Some Branch County Commissioners Disagree On Money Saving Ideas
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners searching high and low looking for money saving ideas as county revenues continue to shrink and expenses expand, have ...
Tue, August 31, 2010
Enbridge Wildlife Response Center Hosting Open Houses to Show Calhoun County Community What They Are Doing
MARSHALL -- Its one of those things that we have become good at and the gulf oil spill has given wildlife experts more opportunity than ...
Sat, August 28, 2010
Branch County Jobless Rate Up
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There were 218 fewer jobs in Branch County last month compared to June. The numbers were released Friday as part of the ...
Wed, August 25, 2010
Branch County Jail Millage Language Approved By Commissioners
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners Tuesday approved language for the County Jail and Law Enforcement millage renewal that will appear on the November general ...
Fri, August 20, 2010
One Horse Death In Branch County Caused By EEE
LANSING (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Agriculture this week said only one horse in Branch County is suspected to have died this summer from ...
Fri, August 20, 2010
Branch County Jail Millage Renewal Will Be On The November Ballott
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It appears Branch County voters in November will decide the fate of a millage renewal for the operation of the county jail ...
Wed, August 18, 2010
Report: Over 1/3 of County Board Chairs Offered Health Insurance
MADISON, Wis. (WTAQ) - Over a-third of Wisconsin counties offered health insurance to their county board chairs last year. That’s according to a new ...
Wed, August 18, 2010
New Airport Terminal For Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Construction is slated to get underway early next month on a new terminal building at the Branch County Memorial Airport.
That airport ...
Fri, August 13, 2010
NJ aims to prevent Camden County incinerator default
PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - New Jersey officials are seeking a solution to a funding shortfall that could lead to a bond default by Camden County's ...
Fri, August 13, 2010
Help For Jobless Homeowners In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - More money is headed to Michigan to help unemployed homeowners avoid foreclosure. That’s welcome news in Branch County, where so far ...
Fri, August 13, 2010
Large Animal Auction At Branch County Fair
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Fair week for 2010 in Branch County is rapidly winding down with less than two days to go but one of the ...
Thu, August 12, 2010
Veterans Program At Branch County Fair
COLDWATER (WTVB) - He’s a prisoner of war survivor from World War Two and Ken Pask, a lifelong Branch County resident, was a featured ...
Wed, August 11, 2010
Branch County Fair
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s day four of the Branch County 4-H Fair and today is Veteran’s Day at the Fair with a special ...
Mon, August 09, 2010
Branch County Fair Court
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Congratulations to Kodi Rubino and Rebecca Hard, who last night were Crowned King and Queen of this year’s Branch County 4-H ...
Mon, August 09, 2010
New Assistant Prosecutor In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Terri Norris won’t be getting another Assistant Prosecutor on her staff for the time being, but her office ...
Sat, August 07, 2010
Branch County 4-H Fair Begins
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The 81st Annual Branch County 4-H Fair doesn’t officially kick off until tomorrow, but the prelude takes place this afternoon ...
Tue, August 03, 2010
WATCH: Kalamazoo County 6th District Candidate Michael Seals Announces Victory
KALAMAZOO -- (WKZO) Michael Seals has won the Democratic primary for the 6th district Kalamazoo County commission seat and with no Republican opposition in the ...
Mon, August 02, 2010
Three Motorcyclists Die In Separate Accidents In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It was a deadly weekend for motorcyclists on Branch County roads with three people killed in two separate accidents while a third ...
Fri, July 30, 2010
WATCH: Calhoun County Health Officer Jim Rutherford on the Kalamazoo River Evacuation
BATTLE CREEK (WKZO) E.P.A. and Calhoun County officials held a press conference to announce the evacuation of 100 homes near the contaminted ...
Fri, July 30, 2010
Summer Activities In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Classic car buffs in the Branch County area, and there are lots of them are gearing up for one of their favorites ...
Fri, July 30, 2010
Oil Spill No Threat To Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - State Representative Ken Kurtz says he’s been told that there’s no threat to any rivers or groundwater in northern Branch ...
Thu, July 29, 2010
Calhoun County Health Department Recommends Evacuation of Residents
BATTLE CREEK -- (WKZO) The Calhoun County Health Department is asking residents to evacuate near the Kalamazoo river. Calhoun County Health Department will be notifying ...
Wed, July 28, 2010
DNRE Official In Branch County Today
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A state environmental quality analyst is in Coldwater today for a presentation to Branch County officials and it could include some comments ...
Wed, July 28, 2010
Kalamazoo County Opens Emergency Operations Center for Oil Spill
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo County has opened its Emergency Operations Center and Director Paul Baker has gotten a chance to fly over the area directly impacted ...
Wed, July 28, 2010
Efforts to Contain Environmental Damage Continue in Calhoun County Oil Spill
MARSHALL -- Work has begun and efforts continue to mitigate environmental damage from the oil spill in Calhoun County, a job that may take months ...
Mon, July 26, 2010
Branch County Jobless Rate Up Slightly
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate went up slightly last month. New numbers from the state show June unemployment in the county was ...
Sat, July 24, 2010
MME Scores Up Statewide & In Branch County
The Michigan Department of Education is touting the rigorous high school graduation requirements that were signed into law by Governor Granholm four years ago ...
Fri, July 23, 2010
Rushed effort to prevent California county bankruptcy
By Jim Christie
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California officials are scrambling to find a way to bolster the finances of a rural, remote county to ...
Thu, July 22, 2010
UPDATE: Tornado Touchdown In Branch County Confirmed By NWS
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A farm shed was destroyed and a barn damaged by what witnesses described, and the National Weather Service confirmed along with Branch ...
Thu, July 22, 2010
Code Red In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - When you hear the words….”Code Red” …..what comes to mind for most people would probably be the national security alert system ...
Thu, July 15, 2010
Salmonella Outbreak Investigated in Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Kenosha County health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak with at least 26 confirmed cases.
The parent company of Kenosha ...
Wed, July 14, 2010
Mackinac County Plane Crash Kills Four
(St. Ignace, MI) -- An investigation is underway into a small plane crash that killed four people Tuesday afternoon in Mackinac County. A 13-year-old boy ...
Wed, July 14, 2010
Branch County Gets Award
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County government believes its courthouse security is among the best in Michigan and yesterday the county was recognized by a national ...
Sat, July 10, 2010
Hillsdale County Man In Custody
HILLSDALE COUNTY (WTVB) - A Hillsdale County man who reportedly was investigated because he made threats before President Obama’s visit to Kalamazoo is now ...
Fri, July 09, 2010
Economic Growth In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A proposed technology park on Coldwater’s East side may be a key component of Branch County’s economic development strategy. The ...
Thu, July 08, 2010
Pure Michigan Helps Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County used a mix of state and local monies this spring to hook up with the state’s hugely popular and ...
Thu, July 08, 2010
Hillsdale County Man Killed In Accident
CASS COUNTY (WKZO) -- Sheriff’s Deputies in Cass County are trying to determine why an Addison man ran a stop sign in Newberg Township ...
Tue, July 06, 2010
Another Hot Day In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It was a hot holiday weekend in Branch County and the heat will continue into the abbreviated work week. The next 48 ...
Sun, June 27, 2010
Branch County Census Data Released
BRANCH COUNTY (WTVB) - It appears much of Branch County’s population drain is happening in rural areas of the county rather than people leaving ...
Fri, June 25, 2010
Branch County Veterans Seeing More Benefits
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Veterans in Branch County continue to see an increase in money coming to them from the V-A with the total last year ...
Wed, June 23, 2010
Why Is Calhoun County Prosecutor Continuing
BATTLE CREEK (WTVB) -- What is motivating Calhoun County Prosecutor Susan Maladenoff to continue to prosecute Lorinda Swain? Many want to know why she is ...
Tue, June 22, 2010
Overtime Costs For Branch County And City Of Coldwater
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Overtime costs have piled up for Branch County Road Commission and Coldwater City Street crews along with the downed trees and limbs ...
Tue, June 22, 2010
Branch County Receives Highest Rating On Audit
COLDWATER (WTVB) - On a scale of one to ten with ten being the best, Branch County government’s financial standing is rated an eight ...
Sat, June 19, 2010
Severe Storms Roll Through Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’ll be several days of cleanup for Coldwater and Branch County after severe thunderstorms with wind gusts between 50 and 60 ...
Tue, June 15, 2010
Van Buren County Transportation Vote
VAN BUREN COUNTY (WKZO) - Van Buren County's vote on a transit millage is coming up. There are a few fixed routes, but Van ...
Tue, June 15, 2010
Wayne County Prosecutor Wants Parents Jailed For Missing Teacher Conferences
(Detroit, MI) -- Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy wants to make it a crime for parents to skip conferences with the teachers of their children ...
Mon, June 14, 2010
Alpena County Beef Herd Tests Positive For Bovine TB
(Lansing, MI) -- A beef herd in Alpena County has tested positive for bovine Tuberculosis. The Michigan Department of Agriculture said the disease was found ...
Fri, June 11, 2010
Branch County Map Restoration
COLDWATER (WTVB) - An effort to restore a 150-year old rare map of Branch County has begun anew. Some County Commissioners got a look yesterday ...
Wed, June 09, 2010
Steuben County Inmate Dies
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There was an inmate death last night at the Steuben County jail. Corrections officers were notified around 10:20 p.m. by ...
Sun, June 06, 2010
Storm Damage Clean-up In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) The clean-up continues today, after four separate Tornado Warnings and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning made for a very stormy and somewhat scary ...
Sun, June 06, 2010
Stormy Saturday Night In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB)-Four separate Tornado Warnings and a Severe Thunderstorm Warning made for a very stormy and somewhat scary night across Branch County Saturday ...
Fri, June 04, 2010
Fresh Food Initiative In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) Low income families in the Branch County area once again this summer will have access to fresh fruit and vegetables, thanks to ...
Fri, May 28, 2010
Free Wi-Fi May Come to Kenosha County
KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Kenosha County might become one of a dozen in the United States to get free wireless broadband Internet coverage. The ...
Thu, May 27, 2010
Branch County Man Arrested For Internet Sex Crimes
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A Branch County man has been arrested in a computer internet sex crime sting. Thirty-one-year old Philip Knowlan of Ovid Township was ...
Wed, May 26, 2010
Branch County Airport Important To County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Branch County Memorial Airport continues to give taxpayers the most bang for their buck and while traffic at the airport has ...
Sat, May 22, 2010
Slow Day At The Branch County Jail
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Jail overcrowding in Branch County shouldn’t become an issue if this keeps up. Yesterday, there were no bookings at the jail ...
Mon, May 03, 2010
Election Day In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Tomorrow is an election day in Branch County and across Michigan, the one usually picked by school districts for school board races ...
Thu, April 29, 2010
Meals On Wheels Available in Branch County
The Community Action Agency is encouraging those 60-and-over who can’t shop or cook for themselves to sign up for Meals on Wheels with ...
Wed, April 28, 2010
Fatal Accident In LaGrange County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - There was a fatal car/buggy accident yesterday afternoon in Northeast Indiana that took the life of a rural LaGrange woman. Sixty-four-year-old ...
Tue, April 27, 2010
California county wants to ban toys in kids' meals
By Lisa Baertlein
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - County lawmakers in California's famed Silicon Valley have passed a law that would prevent restaurants from giving ...
Mon, April 26, 2010
Candidate For Branch County Sheriff
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s early in the game, but there’s a name out in the running as a candidate for Branch County Sheriff ...
Mon, April 26, 2010
Meeting Night In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council and the Coldwater Board of Education meet tonight in regular session, although the school board meeting will be ...
Sat, April 24, 2010
No Arrests In Branch County Friday
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It had been a fairly routine week at the Branch County Jail with a total of 27 arrests between Sunday and Thursday ...
Fri, April 23, 2010
Branch County Unemployment Rate Up
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The jobless rate in Branch County went up just slightly in March while in several other parts of Southwest Michigan, unemployment climbed ...
Mon, April 19, 2010
Calhoun County Man Hurt in Tractor Accident
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO) -- A 47 year old man was airlifted to Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo after a Saturday afternoon tractor accident in Calhoun County ...
Sat, April 17, 2010
Branch County Republicans Hold Lincoln Day Dinner
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Candidates for Governor, Secretary of State, Congress and other offices, along with Republican activists and supporters gathered Friday night for the 115 ...
Fri, April 16, 2010
Branch County Tea Party
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Several hundred turned out for a tax day Tea Party rally late yesterday afternoon in downtown Coldwater at the four corners park ...
Thu, April 15, 2010
Branch County United Way Reaches Goal
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s an overdue report from United Way of Branch County, but it was worth the wait with word they reached this ...
Thu, April 15, 2010
Ten Branch County Bridges Deficient or Obsolete
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation is listing five bridges in Branch County as structurally deficient and five as obsolete. M-Dot recently updated ...
Thu, April 15, 2010
Branch County Tea Party
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s tax day and there are several anti-tax groups planning to hold protests around the state, including the Branch County Tea ...
Wed, April 14, 2010
Former Governor Engler Buys Home In Shiawassee County
(Undated) -- Speculation is starting to swirl about the potential for former Governor John Engler to make a return to the political scene in Michigan ...
Wed, April 14, 2010
Branch County Property Values Decline
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Residential property values in Branch County continue to decline while Agricultural property is worth more according to the 2010 real and personal ...
Mon, April 12, 2010
Steuben County Deputy Shot Suspect
Indiana State Police say a Steuben County Sheriff’s deputy fired his weapon on Sunday afternoon as he was being dragged by a moving ...
Mon, April 12, 2010
Could Branch County Schools Share Superintendents
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Could Branch Intermediate School District Superintendent Mike Beckwith someday also take on the superintendent duties in Coldwater and Bronson or Quincy? No ...
Fri, April 09, 2010
Too Many Women Behind Bars In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Corrections has taken notice of the on-going high number of female inmates at the Branch County jail. However ...
Thu, April 08, 2010
Shooting In Kalamazoo County
KALAMAZOO (WTVB) - Early spring warm weather seems to have brought with it a spike in violence in Southwest Michigan and it continued this morning ...
Thu, April 08, 2010
Branch County Is StormReady, Are You?
COLDWATER (WTVB) - StormReady is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of ...
Wed, April 07, 2010
Branch County Area Not Hit As Hard
SCHOOLCRAFT (WKZO) -- The clean-up continues in Schoolcraft where trees were blown over, an RV dealership was ravaged and homes were battered by hail. Quarter ...
Wed, April 07, 2010
Hillsdale County Man Charged With Child Abuse
JACKSON (WKZO) -- The ex-wife of a Hillsdale County man who allegedly left her two boys locked up in his car with no food for ...
Mon, April 05, 2010
Meeting Night In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - It’s the first Monday of April and also the first Monday of the second quarter of the year and that means ...
Mon, April 05, 2010
Hit And Run In Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY (WKZO) -- Calhoun County Deputies are looking for a hit and run driver in a van who pulled out in front of a ...
Mon, April 05, 2010
Wood County gets $3 million in healthy living grants
MARSHFIELD, Wis. (WSAU) – Wood County health officers will be spending 3 million dollars in grant money to help fight obesity and improve fitness among ...
Fri, April 02, 2010
Branch County Jobless Rate Improves
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County’s jobless rate has improved. Figures released by the State Thursday show the rate fell from 15% in January to ...
Thu, April 01, 2010
Rusk County Has State's Highest Jobless Rate
RUSK COUNTY, Wis. (WTAQ) - Rusk County has the highest unemployment rate of any other in the state. The Department of Workforce Development reports that ...
Wed, March 31, 2010
Branch County Jail Population Down
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Earlier this month, they had an overcrowding emergency at the Branch County jail with more than 150 inmates at the facility. This ...
Mon, March 29, 2010
Branch County Ahead In Census Returns
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County residents are returning their 2010 Census forms at a higher rate on average than the State of Michigan and the ...
Sat, March 27, 2010
Branch County Prosecutor To Appeal Foley Retrial
COLDWATER (WTVB ) - Branch County Prosecutor Terri Norris says her office will ask the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn a judge’s opinion to ...
Fri, March 26, 2010
Branch County Prosecutor To Appeal Foley Retrial
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Terri Norris said today that her office, as expected, will ask the Michigan Court of Appeals to overturn a ...
Fri, March 26, 2010
Branch County Chamber Awards
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Best of the Best in Branch County includes John Petzko. The Coldwater High School teacher last night was named Teacher of ...
Thu, March 25, 2010
Branch County Losing Citizens
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Branch County’s population drain continues. The Census Bureau said Tuesday that the county started 2010 with its lowest number of residents ...
Wed, March 24, 2010
Fatal Farm Accident In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A farming accident late night in Branch County’s Ovid Township took the life of a 71-year old man. Sheriff’s deputies ...
Wed, March 24, 2010
Branch County Commission on Aging Lunch Program To Continue
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Branch County Commission on Aging says it’s still undecided on the future of its lunch program at the H-&-C ...
Tue, March 23, 2010
Coldwater School Board Asks For Investigation Of Branch County Assistant Prosecutor
COLDWATER (WTVB) - A formal complaint to the Michigan State Bar Grievance Commission against Chief Assistant Branch County Prosecutor Mark Webb will be filed by ...
Mon, March 22, 2010
Kalasz Sentenced In Branch County Circuit Court
COLDWATER (WTVB) - Kenneth Kalasz faced possible life in prison for killing a fellow adult foster care home resident early last year in Branch County ...
Mon, March 22, 2010
Branch County Dog Census Begins
COLDWATER (WTVB) - The Branch County dog census starts Monday. County Animal Control Officer Ernie Baker says dog owners will be asked to produce a ...
Sat, March 20, 2010
Branch County Dog Census
The Branch County dog census starts Monday. County Animal Control officer Ernie Baker says dog owners will be asked to produce a license for ...
Fri, March 19, 2010
Former Branch County Circuit Judge Passes Away
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Former Branch County Circuit Court Judge Thomas C. Megargle passed away March 18, 2010 in Florida. He served two terms as Judge ...
Fri, March 19, 2010
Unemployment Rate Increases In Branch County
Branch County’s jobless rate is back up to 15%. State figures released Thursday show the unemployment rate rose from 14.6% in December ...
Thu, March 18, 2010
Branch County Plea Deal Rejected
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Branch County District Court Judge Brent Wiegle has tossed out a plea agreement in a case stemming from horrible traffic accident last ...
Wed, March 17, 2010
Tigers Impact On Sheboygan County
HAVEN, Wis. (WHBL) - With the return of Tiger Woods to the game of golf on the horizon, how will he impact tourism in Sheboygan ...
Wed, March 17, 2010
Turbine Group Focusing On Ottawa County
GRAND HAVEN (WKZO) -- A firm that ran into a hornet’s nest of opposition to a plan to put wind Turbines off the coast ...
Tue, March 16, 2010
County Bond Rating in Jeopardy
Sheboygan, Wis (WHBL) - Sheboygan County’s efforts to hold down the property tax has cost it in the bond market. The County Board last ...
Tue, March 16, 2010
Weight Restrictions In Branch County May Be Lifted Soon
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Another sign that it’s been a mild March so far in southern lower Michigan comes with word that some weight restrictions ...
Fri, March 12, 2010
Branch County Prosecutor Says Police Report Didn't Outline Injuries
A plea agreement with the driver of an S-U-V charged in connection with an accident last summer in Branch County that left 3 people ...
Fri, March 12, 2010
Orange County files lawsuit against Toyota
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors in Southern California said on Friday they were filing a lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp, charging that the automaker has ...
Fri, March 12, 2010
No Oil Profits For Branch County
There’ll be no gusher to help fund Branch County government operations. An oil exploration firm has notified County Commissioners that drilling on county ...
Thu, March 11, 2010
Births And Court Cases Down In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- The number of births in Branch County continues to go down. Also on the decline, felony criminal cases taken to Branch County ...
Thu, March 11, 2010
Two Burned In Meth Explosion In St Joe County
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- It’s a simple truth. People who use methamphetamine get burned one way or another. It happened early yesterday in the 14-thousand ...
Wed, March 10, 2010
New Branch County Commission On Aging Director Named
The Branch County Commission on Aging has a new Director. The appointment of Amy Duff was approved yesterday by Branch County Commissioners. She’ll ...
Tue, March 09, 2010
Fatal Accident Being Investigated In Van Buren County
VAN BUREN COUNTY (WKZO) -- Tests will be conducted on the body of a driver who was killed last evening when he clipped an ambulance ...
Tue, March 09, 2010
Branch County Prosecutor Says No Misconduct In School Case
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- The Branch County prosecutor’s office says there’s been no misconduct by any member of its staff as contended by a ...
Mon, March 08, 2010
Gas Prices On The Rise In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Branch County motorists have been reminded again that as temperatures rise with spring approaching, gasoline prices also go up.
It’s usually ...
Mon, March 08, 2010
Oldest Branch County Resident Passes Away
She may have been the longest ever living resident of Branch County. A week from today, Geraldine Roe would have celebrated her 108th birthday ...
Fri, March 05, 2010
Dispute With Branch County Prosecutor's Office Over Osborne Case
The Bert Osborne case was dismissed late last month in Branch County District Court but the circumstances surrounding the dropping of embezzlement charges against ...
Thu, March 04, 2010
State Workers In Branch County In Line For Pay Raise
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- State workers in Branch County and around Michigan remain in line for a 3 percent pay raise, at least for now. The ...
Wed, March 03, 2010
Two Steuben County Men Arrested
Signs of the times, homelessness and addiction to methamphetamine and it was a combination of the two that landed a pair of Orland area ...
Wed, March 03, 2010
Health Care Has Huge Impact In Branch County
A new report issued this week says health care employed more than 900,000 people in Michigan as of 2008, making it the state ...
Mon, March 01, 2010
Two People Die In Branch County Accident
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- An older couple from the Bronson area was killed this morning in Branch County when their pickup truck ran off the road ...
Mon, March 01, 2010
Branch County's Walk For Warmth
COLDWATER (WTVB) -- Funding for emergency home heating assistance in Branch County received a nearly ten-thousand dollar boost thanks to this year’s Walk-for-Warmth, which ...
Fri, February 26, 2010
Two sentenced for bribery in Alabama county
By Peggy Gargis
TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (Reuters) - An Alabama lobbyist and an investment banker were sentenced to prison terms on Friday for corrupt bond deals ...
Wed, February 24, 2010
Friction Between Branch County Commissioners Over Contract
Friction between Branch County Commissioners was apparent yesterday during more discussions over County Administrator Bud Norman’s employment contract. The new 3-year contract was ...
Tue, February 23, 2010
Time To Pay Up At Community Health Center of Branch County
If you owe money to the Community Health Center of Branch County and you have the ability to pay, it’s time to get ...
Mon, February 22, 2010
Troopers or Deputies In Branch County
COLDWATER (WTVB)Robbing sheriff’s deputies to pay state police troopers? Well, not exactly, but Governor Granholm’s proposal to shift funds from the ...
Sat, February 20, 2010
Will It Come Down To Troopers or Deputies in Branch County
Robbing sheriff’s deputies to pay state police troopers? Well, not exactly, but Governor Granholm’s proposal to shift funds from the secondary road ...
Fri, February 19, 2010
Branch County Jail Passes Inspection
The Branch County jail this week passed its annual inspection by the state. Sheriff Warren Cannon told the County Commission’s Sheriff’s Committee ...
Fri, February 19, 2010
Former Branch County Commissioner Passes Away
A former Branch County Commissioner has passed away. Paul Willison of Bronson was 90 when he died unexpectedly Wednesday. A memorial service will be ...
Thu, February 18, 2010
School Officials Asking Branch County Commissioners To Pass Resolution
The pros and cons of the Michigan Merit Curriculum were in the focus yesterday for Branch County Commissioners, who heard from Mike Hoffner, Director ...
Wed, February 17, 2010
Branch County Healthy
Branch County is pretty much in the middle of the pack in the rating of the healthiest counties in the State of Michigan. The ...
Tue, February 16, 2010
Back To Normal In Branch County
It’s back to normal today for school kids across Branch County, where there were no classes Monday with Farmer’s Day at the ...
Mon, February 15, 2010
Branch County Farmers Day and President's Day
It’s your sign that winter is more than half over, today is Farmer’s Day at the Branch Area Careers Center, the 43rd ...
Mon, February 15, 2010
Branch County Near The Top In Home Heating Assistance
Branch County is the second leading county in the Lower Peninsula for the number of homeowners and renters approved for home heating aid. That ...
Sat, February 13, 2010
Branch County Walk For Warmth Coming Up
The housing market is continuing its recovery, although somewhat on the slow side, but can you believe in Branch County you can buy a ...
Fri, February 12, 2010
Branch County School Board Races
There will be contested school board races in Coldwater and Quincy coming up this spring. Tuesday was the filing deadline for candidates. Ed Lake ...
Thu, February 11, 2010
Sheboygan County DA Blasts Layoff Plan
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Sheboygan County District Attorney Joe DeCecco again lashed at a plan to permanently layoff prosecutors statewide.
Having already said his office ...
Thu, February 11, 2010
Student Count Day In Branch County
They told the kids to stay home yesterday in Branch County and in many school districts in this part of the state, but officials ...
Wed, February 10, 2010
Winter Storm Warning Continues For Branch County
The winter storm that Branch County and much of South Central Michigan had avoided this season arrived as advertised yesterday. The real digging out ...
Tue, February 09, 2010
Warning Issued For Branch County
Branch County Road Commission Manager Trent Arver says his crews are ready to deal with whatever this winter storm delivers over the next 36-hours ...
Fri, February 05, 2010
Branch County's Representative In Congress Votes Againt Debt Increase
Seventh District Congressman Mark Schauer of Battle Creek was one of just 37 democrats who voted with every Republican in the House yesterday against ...
Thu, February 04, 2010
Branch County Administrator Contract In Dispute
Branch County Administrator Bud Norman and several county commissioners are at odds over some of the language in Norman’s contract with the county ...
Thu, February 04, 2010
Portage County executive candidates to meet at forum tomorrow
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) – The Stevens Point Business Council will be hosting a candidate's forum tomorrow morning for the three people running for ...
Wed, February 03, 2010
Branch County Food Pantry Shows Large Increase In Clients
More and more Americans are turning to the nation's food banks and what’s been happening in Branch County is reflected in a ...
Tue, February 02, 2010
Oakland County Man’s Homemade Rocket Sled Explodes
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP -- A 62-year-old Oakland County man, who should have been old enough to know better, strapped a homemade rocket to his back and ...
Mon, February 01, 2010
Saeed Trial Delayed In Branch County
Musaid Ahmed Saeed’s trial has been delayed again in Branch County Circuit Court. The 57-year old Detroit man was supposed to go on ...
Sat, January 30, 2010
Perfect Weather For Branch County Festivals
It’s perfect timing and nearly perfect weather. That sums up the setting for this weekend’s winter festival festivities in Branch County.
The ...
Sat, January 30, 2010
Branch County Residents Will Have More Time To Respond
Have you ever heard of the Michindoh Aquifer? Probably not, but State Representative Ken Kurtz of Coldwater and other community officials across the Tri-State ...
Fri, January 29, 2010
Branch County Unemployment Rate Up
Branch County’s jobless rate ended 2009 at 14.1%. That means it went up a half-a percent from November to December. A year ...
Fri, January 29, 2010
Planned Parenthood In Branch-Hillsdale-St Joe County Health Department Sparks Controversy
Backers of both Right to Life and Planned Parenthood squared off yesterday with more than a dozen people getting up to speak at the ...
Thu, January 28, 2010
Infant Training Mannequin In Branch County
A $40,000 infant training mannequin that has a pulse, cries and breathes has been in Branch County this week as Lifecare paramedics go ...
Thu, January 28, 2010
Kent County Construction Plans Unveiled
(Grand Rapids, MI) -- Renovation plans for the Kent County jail were unveiled last night. A 2008 millage will pay for plumbing updates and electrical ...
Wed, January 27, 2010
Branch County Meth Problem Worse Than It Seems
You’ve heard a lot about the on-going meth problem in Branch County with an increase in arrests. But it’s actually worse than ...
Tue, January 26, 2010
Branch County Business Owner Passes Away
A long time Branch County business owner who was a true friend to countless numbers in the community who knew him as “Buzz” has ...
Tue, January 26, 2010
Fifteen Prisoners Released From Branch County Jail
Fifteen inmates were released yesterday from the Branch County jail with their sentences reduced as ordered by the courts to address an overcrowding emergency ...
Mon, January 25, 2010
Sheboygan County DA Paints Bleak Picture
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WHBL) - Spelling out specifics he had earlier painted with a broad stroke, Sheboygan County’s District Attorney today issued a grim declaration ...
Mon, January 25, 2010
Meltdown Weekend In Branch County
It was a meltdown weekend for Branch County. All but a few parking lot snow piles left of the white stuff after yesterday’s ...
Mon, January 25, 2010
Mason County Man Pleads Guilty To Swan Killing
(Lansing, MI) -- A Mason County man will have to pay nearly two-thousand dollars to the state after pleading guilty to killing a trumpeter swan ...
Fri, January 22, 2010
Branch County Family Lost Everything In Fire
A family of six in Branch County’s Sherwood Township lost everything in a fire yesterday. Bradley and Melissa Franks and their four kids ...
Fri, January 22, 2010
Branch County Jail Overcrowding
More than a dozen inmates at the Branch County Jail are apparently going to have their sentences reduced for early release because of an ...
Wed, January 20, 2010
County commissioner elected Birmingham, Alabama mayor
By Verna Gates
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Voters in Alabama's largest city, Birmingham, elected a Jefferson County commissioner as mayor of the corruption-battered city ...
Wed, January 20, 2010
Schools Of Choice Figures For Branch County
Parents across Branch County and throughout Michigan have the ability to choose which school district their child will attend through the Schools of Choice ...
Wed, January 20, 2010
Branch County May Be In The Oil Business
Oil could be part of the answer to Branch County government budget concerns. A county commission committee yesterday heard details about a possible big ...
Tue, January 19, 2010
Branch County Jail May Have Overcrowding Problems
The next few days will determine whether officials will have to declare an overcrowding emergency at the Branch County Jail. If the jail has ...
Mon, January 18, 2010
Beware Of Thin Ice On Branch County Lakes
Branch County dive teams held training sessions over the weekend and it could come in handy. Ice conditions on area lakes were iffy before ...
Mon, January 18, 2010
Cass County Crash Leaves Two Injured
(Porter Twp., MI) -- Cass County authorities are investigating a crash Sunday morning that left two people injured. It happened shortly before 11 a.m ...
Fri, January 15, 2010
Kalamazoo County Administrator Refutes Kalamazoo Gazette Story
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo County Administrator Peter Battani wrote in a document that last Tuesdays Kalamazoo Gazette story headlined: "Long term jail plan calls for 1000 ...
Fri, January 15, 2010
St Joe County Woman Saved From Fire
She’s an everyday hero, but her boss says they all are. A Commission on Aging staff member was making a routine delivery in ...
Thu, January 14, 2010
Branch County Jail Population Continues To Grow
It’s one of those weeks when the inmate population continues to creep higher at the Branch County jail, where a chronic problem remains ...
Thu, January 14, 2010
Branch County Can Help In Earthquake Rescue
Branch County residents looking for the best way to help in the relief effort for earthquake-ravaged Haiti may want to make donations through the ...
Wed, January 13, 2010
Branch County Commissioners Discussing Furlough Days
Branch County Commissioners yesterday discussed the possibility of using furlough days for county employees, something that would save the county about 15-thousand dollars a ...
Wed, January 13, 2010
Twenty Percent Of Children In Branch County Live In Poverty
The annual Kids Count in Michigan Data Book 2009 report released Tuesday found that 20% of children in Branch County ages 0-17 years live ...
Sat, January 09, 2010
Steuben County Accident Kills One
Slushy roads were the probable cause of a two-vehicle accident Friday before noon in Steuben County that claimed the life of a Clear Lake ...
Wed, January 06, 2010
Branch County Commissioners Elect New Officers
A divided Branch County Board of Commissioners has a new chairman for 2010. It took six ballots this morning for the Commission before Bill ...
Tue, January 05, 2010
Sheboygan County DA's Office Nears Breaking Point
Sheboygan, Wis. (WHBL) - If the state proceeds with its plan to order layoffs of assistant prosecutors, Sheboygan County’s District Attorney fears his office ...
Wed, December 30, 2009
Branch County in 2009 and 2010
How did Branch County do in 2009 and what’s up for 2010? According to County Administrator Bud Norman says the county rode out ...
Tue, December 29, 2009
Florida county puts foreclosure sales online
By Tom Brown
MIAMI (Reuters) - Florida's Miami-Dade County will start using the Internet next month in a bid to help auction off tens ...
Mon, December 21, 2009
NASCAR Coming To Sheboygan County
ELKHART LAKE, Wis (WHBL) - In a coup for an area already hosting a golf major in 2010, it was announced that NASCAR would race ...
Thu, December 17, 2009
County Exec's. Veto Stands on Assistant's Pay
GREEN BAY (WTAQ) - The Brown County Board of Supervisors spent last night debating just how much control the County Executive should have in the ...
Mon, November 30, 2009
Portage County free to distribute vaccine to students; public
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WSAU) Students in Portage County will start getting the first rounds of H1N1 vaccinations this week after the health department was ...
Tue, November 17, 2009
Citizens of Alabama county demand action over debt
By Verna Gates
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama should use a sales tax for schools in troubled Jefferson County to start paying off the county ...
Fri, November 13, 2009
Alabama county sues JP Morgan over sewer bond debt
By Peggy Gargis
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's Jefferson County sued JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase and Co on Friday, alleging fraud related to ...
Mon, November 09, 2009
County governments feel economic strain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - America's sour economy is forcing county governments to slash spending and scrape for revenue, according to a survey released on Monday ...
Wed, October 28, 2009
Short supply in H1N1 vaccine delays mass vaccinations in Marathon County
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – The Marathon County health department is alerting people expecting to get the H1N1 vaccine that they might have to wait a ...
Wed, October 21, 2009
WATCH: Kalamazoo County Health Director Linda Vail Buzas discusses the H1N1 virus and its effect on Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo's first H1N1 related school closure happened today at Prairie Ridge Elementary. WKZONEWS sat down with Kalamazoo County Health Director Linda Vail Buzas ...
Tue, October 13, 2009
WATCH: Kalamazoo County's Jeannie Byrne Discuss H1N1 Preperation at the Radisson Tuesday
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services held an emergency preparedness summit at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in Kalamazoo Tuesday morning. The summit brought ...
Mon, October 12, 2009
Marathon County to pick new health officer tomorrow
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) – We’ll learn tomorrow who will be Marathon County’s next public health officer.
Administrator Brad Karger will be announcing his ...
Thu, October 01, 2009
A-list young actors have thirst for "Wettest County"
By Steven Zeitchik and Borys Kit
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "The Wettest County in the World," a film project about Depression-era bootleggers, is making ...
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