Category Archives: Local News
Wilkinson retiring after more than three decades of service with the Union City Police Department
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - After more than 33 years of service, Assistant Police Chief Corey Wilkinson has officially announced his retirement from the Union City Police Department. Wilkinson's deep-root...
Jan 01, 2026
Police pursuit leads to arrest in Steuben County, suspect clocked at 105 mph on I-69
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - One individual was arrested in Steuben County Wednesday morning following a high-speed pursuit with an Indiana State Police Trooper. The incident began just before 9:30 a.m. when a...
Dec 31, 2025
Michigan revamps fuel tax system to fund road repairs, drivers face modest increase in 2026
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Beginning January 1, 2026, Michigan is enacting a significant overhaul of its fuel taxation system, a move designed to direct more money specifically to road and bridge repairs....
Dec 31, 2025 lucidwaters / Depositphotos.com
Several new Michigan laws go into effect on New Year's Day
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan enters 2026 with a wave of legislative changes as 36 new laws officially take effect on January 1. Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in late December, the bipartisan ...
Dec 31, 2025
New Year's Eve snow could cause slippery driving into 2026
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residents of Branch County should prepare for a slick and snowy end to 2025 as a secondary cold front sweeps across southern Michigan on New Year's Eve. Following the high-impac...
Dec 30, 2025
GoFundMe established to assist Amish family crash victims
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A GoFundMe account has been established to support the Graber family after their horse-drawn buggy was struck by a pickup truck in Hillsdale County's Camden Township, Dec...
Dec 30, 2025
Michigan minimum wage to increase Thursday, what to know
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan 's standard minimum wage is set to rise from $12.48 to $13.73 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2026, marking a significant step in the state's multi-year plan to reach a $15 b...
Dec 30, 2025
Coldwater prepares for first begin event of 2026, Winterfest is January 24th
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just as we are putting the wrap on 2025, the City of Coldwater is preparing for the first big event of 2026. Winterfest, scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m...
Dec 30, 2025
Michigan implements major marijuana wholesale tax hike on January 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan's cannabis industry is set for a significant shake-up as a new 24% wholesale excise tax on adult-use marijuana transactions takes effect when we ring in the new year on...
Dec 30, 2025 Taxing the sale of marijuana, A golden piggy bank and calculator on a wood background with a marijuana leaf
Michigan given low road safety ranking
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan is one of only nine states receiving a "Danger" rating in the 2026 Roadmap to Safety report from Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, which highlights weaknesses in t...
Dec 29, 2025
