Category Archives: Local News
City Council approves purchase of School Resource Officer cars
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the purchase of two 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid vehicles for a total price of just over $59,600 on Monday night. Deputy Police Chief Pat Beeman...
Sep 22, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Annual Housing Commission report presented to City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Housing Commission Executive Director Lori LaBundy presented the Commission's annual report to the Coldwater City Council during their meeting on Monday night. LaBundy...
Sep 22, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Road and water line replacement projects in Coldwater expected to last until the end of October or early November
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though some road construction in Coldwater is wrapping up, the work is not over yet. The Butters Avenue reconstruction from Race Street to Garfield Avenue is entering its f...
Sep 22, 2025 Newly paved Butters Avenue, Coldwater MI September 22, 2025
Large crowds for weekend events around Coldwater area
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Near perfect weather helped draw large crowds over the weekend for events around Branch County. It kicked off with the Troy Link Memorial Truck Show both Friday and Saturday at ...
Sep 22, 2025
BUSINESS BEAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Public Document Shredding Day Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater and Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) are combining their annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day with a Public Document Shredding Day thi...
Sep 22, 2025
Predicted rain this week could bring some relief from dry conditions across Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite some light rain both Sunday morning and overnight Sunday night into Monday morning, very dry conditions continue around Branch County and most of the region. The Nationa...
Sep 22, 2025 riosihombing@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
AAA Michigan says demand driving gas prices higher this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The rollercoaster ride of gas prices continues. Gas prices in Michigan are up 12 cents from a week ago to $3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded, although Branch County's average...
Sep 22, 2025 stadtratte / Depositphotos.com
Applications open for Branch County Youth Advisory Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is looking for passionate, motivated students who want to have a voice in shaping the future of our community. The Youth Advisory ...
Sep 19, 2025
Branch County now officially in a drought
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The recent warmer and drier weather has begun to take its toll across a good portion of Michigan including parts Branch County. The National Drought Mitigation Center, based at ...
Sep 19, 2025
BUSINESS BEAT: LifeCare Ambulance personnel receive 2025 Stars of Life Awards
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance, the nonprofit EMS provider for all or parts of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Eaton, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties in Michigan, has named its 2025 Star of L...
Sep 19, 2025 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance
