Category Archives: Local News
October ushers in big changes for Branch County and Southern Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Depending on which side of the fence you are on, you may love or hate the changes we'll see in October - or maybe a little of both. During the month of October, we will lose an ...
Oct 01, 2025
Indiana SR 120 to be closed next week from the state line to Fremont
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - If your daily or weekly travels take you along Indiana State Road 120 in Steuben County from the Michigan State line to the East edge of Fremont you will need to find an alternate...
Oct 01, 2025
Business Beat: 3rd annual Trunk or Treat at The Branch County Fair Grounds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fair is set to host their 3rd annual Trunk or Treat. It will take place on Saturday October 18th beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Branch County Fair Grounds. You ...
Oct 01, 2025
Union City and Bronson plan community events for fire prevention week
BRANCH COUNTY, (WTVB)- Union City and Bronson Fire Departments will host community events as part of Fire Prevention Week. This Saturday Union City will host Fire Safety Day in the fire station parkin...
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October brings increased risk for car - deer crashes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As we turn the calendar to October with it comes a heightened risk of car- deer crashes. October and November, marks the peak for these collisions, as deer become more active du...
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MPSC approves rate hike for Consumers Energy natural gas customers
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - On Tuesday the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) granted Consumers Energy approval to increase its natural gas rates by $157.5 million, a significant but scaled-back adjus...
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First of two fall brush collections in Coldwater scheduled for October 6th
COLDWATER, MI -(WTVB) The first of two fall brush pickups in Coldwater will be next Monday October 6th. The city is offering tips for pick up day including having all brush to be picked up out by 8 a....
Sep 30, 2025
Government shutdown could affect your plans to fly
WASHINGTON, DC (WTVB) - As many Branch County residents are planning a fall getaway, a government shutdown could cause issues if you're planning on flying to your destination. U.S. airlines are warnin...
Sep 30, 2025
Business Beat: Tibbits to host annual Monster Fest October 11
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits Opera House will once again welcome fans of ghouls, ghosts and things that go bump in the night for its annual Monster Fest, on Saturday night, October 11. Monster Fest ...
Sep 30, 2025
Massive tax increase on marijuana sales a big part of budget talks
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Today is deadline day in Lansing for state law makers to pass a 2026 year fiscal budget or face the possibility of a state government shutdown Wednesday. Last week Governor Whitme...
Sep 30, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
