Category Archives: Local News

Business Beat : Southern Michigan Bank and Trust donation supports revitalization of Bronson baseball field
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank & Trust (SMBT) in support of Bronson Youth Baseball program has made $5,000 donation toward the revitalization of the baseball field at Kiwanis Park. Le...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2026

State lawmakers reach framework agreement on 26-27 fiscal year budget
LANSING, MI (WTVB) Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and top legislative leaders have reached a framework agreement for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year state budget, signaling significant bipartisan...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2026

Whitmer to appeal FEMA denial of disaster aid for Branch, Cass and St Joseph Counties
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is formally appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) decision to deny federal disaster assistance to residents affected by ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2026

Coldwater Farmers Market returns to downtown Coldwater this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Farmers' Market officially kicks off its 12th season this Saturday, in downtown Coldwater at the northwest corner of the four corners. Running every Saturday from ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2026

Branch County Commissioners approve vehicle purchase for Veterans Affairs Office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Veterans Affairs Office has a new vehicle for their clients following action by the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. The Commissioners formally...
Brett Briscoe Jun 24, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government

FEMA denies federal disaster assistance for March tornados in SW Michigan
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - FEMA has officially denied federal disaster assistance for the March tornado outbreak in Southwest Michigan, ruling that the destruction across Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph cou...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2026 Screenshot

Lake property owners could be assessed for dam maintenance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A judge has officially approved a single lake-level special assessment district for the Coldwater-Marble Lake chain, paving the way for property owners to be assessed for future...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2026

Bicyclist killed by Amtrack train near Western Michigan University campus
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) - A man riding a bicycle was struck and killed by an eastbound Amtrak train Monday night while attempting to cross the railroad tracks near the Western Michigan University main ca...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2026

MSP says investigation into fatal June 4 crash remains under investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The investigation into the June 4, fatal accident that claimed the life of Branch County Road Commission worker Casey Rice remains active with no new updates, that's according t...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2026 Michigan State Police logo on vehicle (courtesy MSP)

Brianna Hyde named new Coldwater Community Schools SRO
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -- There will be a new School Resource Officer for Coldwater Community Schools when classes resume in August. Superintendent Paul Flynn told the Board of Education on Monday night...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2026
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