Category Archives: Local News
Branch County to pursue federal grant for prosecutor to combat drugs, fraud and human trafficking by non US citizens
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Prosecutor's Office was given permission by the Board of Commissioners on Thursday to pursue a federal grant which would provide funding for an attorney who wo...
5m ago
Missing Litchfield teen teen back home following all night search
LITCHFIELD ,MI (WTVB) - A missing 14-year-old girl from Litchfield, has been found safe after an extensive, multi-agency overnight search that began Wednesday evening. Police say they initiated the se...
16h ago
Wortz frustrated with budget negotiations, calls out Governor for leaving the country
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan state budget negotiations have ground to a standstill as lawmakers struggle to reach a unified agreement ahead of the looming July 1, statutory deadline. State Representa...
18h ago
Insight Health Systems expresses willingness to support long-term healthcare stability for the Sturgis community
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Insight Health Systems is aware of recent reports regarding the challenges facing Sturgis Hospital and the potential impact on healthcare access for residents throughout St. Jos...
19h ago
Business Beat : McDonalds Shamrock Shake Campaign Raises over $264,000 for Ronald McDonald House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - McDonald's restaurants across Michigan raised over $264,000 for local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) chapters through this year's seasonal Shamrock Shake campaign. From ...
20h ago
Clouds and rain tampered severe weather threat for Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan and far northern Indiana escaped a predicted high-end severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, as the worst of the destructive storm system tracked further south ...
23h ago
Thurston Woods reaches out to soon to be displaced Sturgis hospital employees
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, has announced a push to hire displaced healthcare workers following the news that Sturgis Hospital is permanently ceasing operations. Following ...
23h ago
Lindsey medical debt legislation clears House committee
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan House Committee on Health Policy has approved a bipartisan bill package aimed at reducing the financial burden of medical debt on patients by restricting collection p...
23h ago State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
LifeCare Ambulance updates commissioners on response times
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance response time goals for priority one calls for the month of May exceeded the criteria established under terms of a three-year contract with Branch County. Lif...
Jun 18, 2026
Steuben County crash claims life of teenage girl
ORLAND, IN (WTVB) - A 17-year-old Orland teen died Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision at a rural Steuben County intersection. Steuben County Sheriff's deputies and local first responder...
Jun 17, 2026 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department
