Category Archives: Local News
Third COVID-19 death reported in Calhoun County
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - For the second straight day on Tuesday, the Calhoun County Public Health Department reported a county resident has died from COVID-19. The third Calhoun County individual who...
Apr 15, 2020
City filing deadline next Tuesday, petition signature requirement suspended
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Those in the second ward in the City of Coldwater who are interested in running for a partial term seat on the City Council ending November 13, 2023, may request an affida...
Apr 15, 2020
Earthwork on new jail underway, County offices remain closed through April 30
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The long awaited work on the new Branch County Jail has gotten underway as earthwork is being performed at the site. County Administrator Bud Norman told the Branch County Board...
Apr 14, 2020
Battle Creek double homicide suspect also involved in I-94 stabbing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Battle Creek Police have named the suspect in a recent double homicide case, who has since been linked to another incident that took place along an area highway. ...
Apr 14, 2020
CHA reports COVID-19 cases in Branch County reach 30
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Branch County outside of the Lakeland Correctional Facility reached 30 on Tuesday. The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency ...
Apr 14, 2020
High speed chase in Albion ends in fatal crash
ALBION, MI (WTVB) – A 38-year-old Albion man was killed Tuesday morning when police said his speeding car crashed into a tree while being pursued by officers. The Albion Department of Public Saf...
Apr 14, 2020
Pleas entered in Girard Township Christmas Eve confrontation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A man who was charged in connection with a Christmas Eve confrontation with a man and a woman at their home on Dove's Landing in Girard Township entered into a plea agreem...
Apr 14, 2020
COVID-19 forces change in Coldwater Memorial Day events
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The COVID-19 pandemic has forced a change to another community event. The annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies in Coldwater will not take place this year. City Manager Keit...
Apr 14, 2020
BUSINESS BEAT: Planet Powersports offering limited service
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Planet Powersports at 647 East Chicago in Coldwater has announced they will have limited services available starting Tuesday. The showroom doors will remain locked but they will...
Apr 14, 2020
Woman and two children hurt in Bethel Township crash
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater woman and two children were injured Monday afternoon in a Bethel Township rollover accident. The Branch County Sheriff's Department reports the crash took plac...
Apr 14, 2020
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