Category Archives: Local News
Law enforcement agencies across the country turning to encrypted scanner traffic
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Law enforcement agencies across the country are rapidly moving to encrypt their radio communications, effectively silencing the public scanners and mobile apps that have long pr...
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Coldwater Community Schools releases statement on students death as police investigation continues
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While Coldwater Police continue investigating the shooting death of a 17-year-old Coldwater High School student who died Thursday morning, Coldwater Community Schools issued a s...
May 01, 2026
Felony charges dismissed against Hillsdale County Clerk
ADAMS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Hillsdale County circuit court judge has dismissed all felony charges against former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott, ruling that the legal foundation for the prosec...
May 01, 2026
Benson says over 2.1 million outdated voter registrations have been identified
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says her office has identified over two-point-one-million outdated voter registrations that have been removed or flagged for removal. Th...
Apr 30, 2026
Branch County drivers frustrated with gas prices, experts say they could go even higher
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers in Coldwater are facing a severe squeeze at the pump as gas prices in Branch County spiked to $4.99 per gallon this week. This rapid surge follows an unplanned power out...
Apr 30, 2026
Coldwater teen dies from gunshot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 17-year-old Coldwater High School student died Thursday morning, following an overnight shooting incident. The teenager's mother discovered him unresponsive in their home and ...
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Women Who Care of Branch County to hold next meeting on May 20
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Women Who Care of Branch County invites all local women to its next meeting on Wednesday, May 20, at the Insight Coldwater Conference Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the meeti...
Apr 30, 2026
Coldwater schools make final push for Tuesday bond issue
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On Tuesday, voters in the Coldwater Community Schools district will decide on a $64 million bond proposal focused on modernizing the nearly 70-year-old Coldwater High School. Th...
Apr 30, 2026
Century old Riley Dam in need of $3.6 million in repairs
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City officials are confronting a significant financial and infrastructure hurdle following an engineering report that identifies $3.6 million in necessary safety repairs ...
Apr 30, 2026
SBA offers disaster relief to Michigan businesses, nonprofits, and residents affected by March 6 tornadoes
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City residents and business owners impacted by the March 6 tornadoes can now access low-interest federal disaster loans following an U.S. Small Business Administration (S...
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