Category Archives: Local News

Federal Government reclassifies cannabis
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Trump administration has officially reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a Schedule III substance, a historic shift in federal drug policy announced on Thursday....
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026 charlotteLake / Depositphotos.com

Walberg encourages participation in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - This Saturday, April 25, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) encourages his constituents to participate by visiting one of the many drug...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office

Wortz and Lindsey to faces re election challenges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Republican State Representative Jennifer Wortz has officially launched her campaign for the 35th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Representing Quincy, Wor...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026

Insight Hospital & Medical Center Coldwater launches volunteer recruitment for No One Dies Alone (NODA) program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Insight Hospital & Medical Center Coldwater is seeking compassionate community volunteers to join its No One Dies Alone (NODA) program, a national initiative founded in 2001...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026

Norris and Vincent to appear on Branch County primary ballot to fill vacant prosecutor's office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Terri Norris and John Vincent have officially qualified for the Branch County special prosecutor's election following the this weeks filing deadline. Norris, the current county ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026 Fredex / Depositphotos.com

16th Annual "Walk A Mile in Their Shoes" fundraiser set for Saturday in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 16th annual "Walk A Mile in Their Shoes" fundraiser, Organized by the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (BCCADSV) is set to take place in downtown...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026

Phase one of Bronson Community Schools renovations set to break ground Friday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Friday will be a big day for Bronson Community Schools, as they will break ground on their track renovations marking a major milestone for the district following the passage of a ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2026 Screenshot

Prosecutors get approval to spend up to $10,000 peruse second second psychiatric evaluation in Snyder attempted murder case
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County prosecutors are requesting a second psychiatric evaluation for MacCain Matthew Snyder before considering a dismissal of serious felony charges, including two count...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2026

DDA Board approves license agreement for downtown sculptures
COLDWATER, MI (WTVtB) - The Downtown Development Authority Board approved a pair of public art license agreements on Wednesday morning as part of the "Make Your Mark: Downtown Coldwater 2026" initiati...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2026

Tibbits secures grant from Michigan Arts and Culture Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Tibbits Opera House has secured a $39,785 grant from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its mission of cul...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2026
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