Category Archives: Local News
Increased fertilizer cost putting extra stain on Branch County farmers as planting season nears
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Farmers in Branch County are grappling with a sharp rise in operating costs as fertilizer prices surge just weeks before the 2026 spring planting season. Driven by the regional ...
Apr 21, 2026
Crews work to get Union Lake ready for summer boating season
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Crews and specialized dive teams worked through the weekend of April 18, 2026, to clear hazardous underwater debris from the Union Lake public access in Sherwood Township, prep...
Apr 20, 2026 Screenshot
Wortz invites public comments on proposed moratorium on Data Centers
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy) has introduced House Bills 5594-96, proposing a one-year moratorium on data center developments to allow for the implementation of s...
Apr 20, 2026 Screenshot
Teens shot while sitting in car in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Two teenagers were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning near the intersection of North McKinley Avenue and NE Capital Avenue in Battle Creek. According to Battle Creek ...
Apr 20, 2026
Walberg files for re election in Michigan's 5th Congressional District
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Congressman Tim Walberg officially filed his candidacy for the upcoming August 4th Republican primary, turning in the required signatures to represent Michigan's 5th Congressional...
Apr 20, 2026
MSP has driving safety tips as farmers prepare for spring planting season
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Planting season is soon set to begin across Branch County and Southwest Michigan, bringing a surge of heavy agricultural machinery to local roadways. Farmers are preparing to tr...
Apr 20, 2026
Eli Savit, Garlin Gilchrist are democratic nominees for Attorney Genera, Secretary of State
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit is the nominee of the Michigan Democratic Party for Attorney General, and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist is the nominee for Secretary o...
Apr 20, 2026
BHSJ CHA's clinical services returning to Three Rivers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is set to resume clinical services in Three Rivers starting Monday. Operations will be hosted at a new temporary site loc...
Apr 17, 2026 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page
Nessel seeking 61% cut in Consumers Energy rate hike
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed testimony with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) this week, urging regulators to slash a pending Consumers Energy natural g...
Apr 17, 2026
Latest Coldwater Citizens Academy called a success
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Citizens Academy recently celebrated the successful conclusion of its latest session, with eight local participants completing a comprehensive seven-week program. ...
Apr 17, 2026
