Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater yard waste and brush collection begins Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's annual spring cleanup commences Monday, April 6, with weekly paper-bagged yard waste collection and scheduled brush pickup on the first Mondays of April and May. Res...
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Tornado sirens to be tested Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Almost one month after tornado sirens were set off across Branch County because of a tornado at Union Lake and in Union City, the sirens are scheduled to be tested again Saturda...
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City of Coldwater to file claim in Discover Financial class action lawsuit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved Resolution No. 26-25 this week, authorizing the city and the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) to file claims in a $1.225 billion cl...
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Top ranked female pool player in the world to appear at Coldwater Street Part in May
The Coldwater City Council has adopted Resolution No. 26-28 this week, approving the closure of S. Monroe Street on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a street party hosted by Jim's Pl...
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Winter protection against utility shut offs ends April 15
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With winter protections ending soon, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is reminding residents that electric service disconnections for non-payment are scheduled to ...
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Whitmer declares Energy Emergency due to rising gas prices
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency on Thursday, in an effort to combat skyrocketing gasoline prices across the state. By signing Executive Order 2026-4,...
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Coldwater to participate in "Business Recruitment Service" program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street has announced its participation in a specialized Business Recruitment service offered through Michigan Main Street and the Michigan Economic Development Co...
20h ago
Nine year draft lease with MSU Forestry for Bater Road property brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A proposed nine year draft lease between Branch County and Michigan State University for the county's Bater Road property was brought forward by the Board of Commissioners durin...
Apr 02, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Former Legg Middle School teacher arrested on Branch County charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former Legg Middle School employee 58-year-old Keith Johnson was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges related to child sexually abusive material, according to Branch C...
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Major community clean up planned for Union City area
UNION CITY, (WTVB) - The Union City Tornado Response Team has announced a major community clean-up effort scheduled for Saturday, April 18. This initiative aims to support any residents impacted by la...
Apr 02, 2026
