Category Archives: Local News
Car versus deer crashes on the rise in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - You may want to use a little extra caution the next time you hit the road, as is the case most years in mid to late October through November the number of car versus deer crashe...
Oct 22, 2025
New downtown Coldwater restaurant opens; another sold and renamed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new downtown Coldwater restaurant is scheduled to open for lunch on Thursday while a long time gathering place has been sold and renamed. Branch County Economic Development Co...
Oct 22, 2025 Courtesy of Cedar Grill's Facebook page
Michigan State Police investigating attempted fraud of Quincy business
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fraud case after a Quincy business was contacted by individuals posing as representatives from a Kalamazoo radio station. The sca...
Oct 22, 2025 Michigan State Police logo on vehicle (courtesy MSP)
New state budget eliminates money for Branch County Great Start Collaborative and others around the state
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The elimination of $19.4 million in state funding for a program that coordinates early childhood services in each county across the state, including Branch County, means the end...
Oct 22, 2025
UPDATED: Quincy police looking for vehicle involved in hit and run of school bus
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Police say the individual responsible for a hit-and-run incident involving a Quincy Community Schools bus that occurred around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday on Bowen Lane has made conta...
Oct 21, 2025
Here is why gas prices spiked on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) While national gas prices have hit their lowest point since April 2021, a recent refinery fire in Indiana has caused Michigan and other states to miss out on the savings. Accordin...
Oct 21, 2025
Former Branch County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cherry passes away
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Former Branch County Circuit Court Judge Michael Cherry has passed away. Cherry was the longest serving Circuit Judge in Brach County presiding over more than 25,000 cases in hi...
Oct 21, 2025 Michael Cherry
Quincy Schools potential renovations would focus on 94 year old Middle School
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools is seeking public input to help prioritize upcoming facility needs. The district is inviting staff, families, and community members to a Community Forum on...
Oct 21, 2025 Quincy Oriole logo
Audit reveals flaws in maintaining Michigan's Sex Offender Registry
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A report by the Michigan Office of the Auditor General has identified thousands of potential errors in Michigan's Sex Offender Registry, maintained by the Michigan State Police (M...
Oct 21, 2025
Bronson announces water main flushing and cemetery clean up dates
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has announced upcoming dates for water main flushing and its annual fall cemetery cleanup. Water main flushing is scheduled for October 27 (eastern portion), O...
Oct 21, 2025
