Category Archives: Local News
Threats shutdown Branch County Courthouse and surrounding businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Courthouse in downtown Coldwater, Michigan, abruptly closed for the remainder of the day following a bomb threat called into the neighboring library. The calle...
6h ago
Michigan Dems file campaign finance complaint over James TV ad
LANSING,MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Democratic Party filed a formal campaign finance complaint against Republican gubernatorial nominee John James, alleging his campaign illegally accepted $1.8 million i...
6h ago
City approves Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act tax exemption for 62 West Chicago
COLDWATER, MI9(WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council granted final approval last night to a 12-year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) tax exemption for Tau Ceti Extraction, LLC's commercial pro...
8h ago
Business Beat : Branch County Association of Realtors hosting "First Responders Appreciation" lunch on Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County first responders can enjoy a free pizza buffet lunch tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, during a special First Responders Appreciation event hosted by the Branch Cou...
9h ago
Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education sets date for CHS graduation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools Superintendent Paul Flynn announced during Monday night's Board of Education meeting that the Coldwater High School graduation ceremony will take pla...
13h ago
City Council approves controversial farm land lease agreements
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council Monday night approved five lease agreements for City owned farm ground with three of the leases going to the highest bidders from the original process...
13h ago
Wright to succeed Hunt-Bobilya as Chamber Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has officially named Madison "Madi" Wright as its next Executive Director, with her tenure set to begin November 9. Wright, a Coldwater na...
Oct 26, 2026
Time to move the clocks back this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County residents are bracing for earlier sunsets as Daylight Saving Time officially draws to a close this upcoming weekend. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, local clocks will "fal...
Oct 26, 2026
Sheriff's Department receives donation from Marble Chain of Lakes Improvement Association
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office has received a generous donation from the Marble Chain of Lakes Improvement Association to outfit its patrol fleet with Mobile Computer Termin...
Oct 26, 2026
Business Beat : Hickerson named Chamber Assistant Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has officially named Taylar Hickerson as its new Assistant Director, stepping into a pivotal role designed to strengthen ties within the l...
Oct 26, 2026
