Category Archives: Local News

Coldwater Homecoming parade this afternoon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A traffic note to keep in mind later this afternoon. The Coldwater High School Homecoming parade is scheduled to begin at 5p.m.. The parade route will be West Chicago Street (fr...
Brett Briscoe Sep 19, 2025

ITC helicopter inspections of transmission lines underway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- You might notice some low flying helicopters in the area for the next few days, but there is no need to worry. ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of their high-voltage transmi...
Ken Delaney Sep 19, 2025 (courtesy ITC Transmission)

Branch County Commissioners pass resolution opposing State House FY 26 budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners suspended board rules and passed a Michigan Association of Counties resolution during their work session on Thursday which opposes a Sta...
Jim Measel Sep 18, 2025 bryndin / Depositphotos.com

Residents asked not to dump tires during October 11 Branch County scrap tire collection
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County will once again host a scrap tire event on Saturday, October 11 near the County Jail. Building and Grounds Manager Scott Walls will be managing the event which wil...
Jim Measel Sep 18, 2025 Map for Branch County scrap tire event on October 11. Courtesy Branch County Government

Walsh tells Commissioners progress is being made in contract negotiations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday afternoon that they were making progress in ongoing c...
Jim Measel Sep 18, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Battle Creek man arrested in drug raid
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO) - A Battle Creek man is facing multiple charges following a drug bust on Thursday in Pennfield Township. According to the Michigan State Police, The Southwest Enforcement...
Brett Briscoe Sep 18, 2025

Kansas City BBQ Cookoff comes to the Branch County Fairgrounds this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While apples will be the main focus in downtown Coldwater this weekend, the smell of smoked meats will fill the air around the Branch County Fairgrounds. BBQ Pit Masters from ac...
Brett Briscoe Sep 18, 2025

Legg Middle School student remains hospitalized after Wednesday morning accident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Legg Middle School sixth grader remains in a Kalamazoo hospital today after being hit by truck while riding her bike to school Wednesday morning. Coldwater Police say it happe...
Brett Briscoe Sep 18, 2025

Apple Fest to feature over 200 vendors Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - We are just two days away from the 39th annual Apple Fest in downtown Coldwater. The event has expanded in recent years to include more space to accommodate more vendors, Coldwa...
Brett Briscoe Sep 18, 2025

Coldwater motorcyclist critically injured in Steuben County crash
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Tuesday night around 10:00 p.m. Steuben County Sheriff's s deputies along with crews from Steuben County EMS and the Angola Fire Department responded to the intersection of SR 127 ...
Brett Briscoe Sep 17, 2025
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