A local perspective for the people of southern Michigan.
Wanda Hilton celebrates her 100th birthday
February 24, 2025 was a special day Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility Wanda Hilton, a longtime member of Branch County communi...
Mar 06, 2025
Some thoughts on New Year's resolutions
Planning on a New Year's resolution (or two) for 2025? Here are some thoughts from a column written by Lyna Bentahar for The ...
Dec 30, 2024
Senator Debbie Stabenow delivers farewell speech
Wrapping up a long career on Capitol Hill, Michigan's U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow gave her farewell address in Washington D....
Dec 05, 2024
Ken Loose wins WTVB First Snowfall Contest
We finally have our first blast of winterlike weather, and with it the conclusion of this year's WTVB First Snowfall Contest....
Dec 03, 2024
Jeff Daniels performs a new song proclaiming the Lions success
Actor and diehard Detroit Lions fan Jeff Daniels debuted a new song Thanksgiving Day on FOX 2's Lions pregame show. Daniels a...
Dec 01, 2024
Yes, there are songs for Thanksgiving, too
We have a million songs about Christmas, but how about Thanksgiving. Here are a couple of heartfelt ones I found: And a coupl...
Nov 25, 2024
Drop-Off locations open for Operation Christmas Child
Children in need are being blessed this Christmas season through the Samaritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child. In...
Nov 18, 2024
Go vote, then hear the results on AM 1590 and FM 95.5 WTVB
After all the commercials, after all the phone calls and texts, after all the yard signs and billboards, Election Day is fina...
Nov 04, 2024
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Upcoming Halloween events around Branch County
The list below was compiled by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 21, 2024
Hudsonville bus drivers used 28 school buses to write a message to one of their terminally ill colleagues
Such a cool story of love and support from Ottawa County. Hudsonville bus drivers used 28 school buses to write a message to ...
Sep 24, 2024
Local group collecting sleeping bags for the homeless this fall
The Serenity Group In Branch County began in March 2021 and is a non-profit organization that assists the homeless in Branch,...
Sep 22, 2024
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Here's how you can help bring therapy service dogs to Jefferson Elementary and Coldwater High School
Ashley Miller and Annie Wulliman are 31N Mental Health providers for Coldwater Community Schools, with Ashley at Jefferson El...
Sep 19, 2024
Living Color Living United 5K was colorful fun Saturday
It was a ton of colored fun Saturday morning with the annual Living Color Living United 5K. Their were 15 color stations lace...
Aug 19, 2024
Son writes obituary his Detroit Lions-loving dad didn't want
Here's the story from Dylan Goetz at MLive that I referenced on today's Good News of the Day on-air. William Gardner, a devou...
Jul 26, 2024
Marijuana and your children: this information may surprise you
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Health Educator Joshua Englehart, along with the Branch Intermediate Scho...
Jul 18, 2024
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There is nothing wrong with us that cannot be cured by what is right with us. And yes, this is a true story.
The message in this short video affirms that there is a lot more GOOD than there is bad in the world. Remember, your actions ...
Jul 17, 2024
One year after the new hands-free driving law in Michigan, some drivers aren't taking it seriously
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - How are you doing in putting that phone down while driving? June 30 marked the the one-year anniversar...
Jul 02, 2024
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Homegrown talented featured this summer at the Tibbits Opera House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the curtain rises on another season at Tibbits Summer Theatre, the stage welcomes back hometown tal...
Jun 27, 2024
How safe is it to walk or bike in your area? MDOT wants your thoughts
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - According to the Michigan Department of Transportation, vulnerable road users are killed or seriously in...
Jun 24, 2024
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Are cell phones really necessary in schools?
Should all schools stop students from carrying cell phones in the classroom? Starting with the 2024-2025 school year, student...
Jun 19, 2024
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