Category Archives: Local News
Gas prices rising, experts warn they could potentially approach $4 per gallon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan gas prices have surged over the past 24 hours to a state wide average of $3.13 per gallon marking a 14-cent spike since yesterday. The sudden increase follows a trend w...
Mar 03, 2026 Screenshot
Consumers Energy to conduct outreach for seniors 65 and older behind on heating bills
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy is launching a targeted outreach campaign on March 10 and 12 to assist Michigan seniors facing high heating bills following a period of extreme winter cold. Com...
Mar 03, 2026 A Consumers Energy sign
Michigan marijuana sales plummet following 24% tax that went into effect in January
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan's cannabis industry is facing a severe economic downturn following the implementation of a new 24% wholesale excise tax in January, a central component of Governor Gret...
Mar 03, 2026 Screenshot
Opponents of Marshall Battery Park appeal to Michigan Supreme Court
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Opponents of Ford Motor Company's BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall have announced plans to appeal to the Michigan Supreme Court following last months Court of Appeals decision t...
Mar 03, 2026 Blue Oval Battery Park logo
Domestic dispute leads to arrest in Pennfield Township
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, (WTVB) - A domestic dispute in Pennfield Township on Monday, escalated into a shooting that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries. Calhoun County Sheriff's Office depu...
Mar 03, 2026 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
Coldwater Township opposes legislation that would override local zoning authority
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - In a move to protect local control over community development, the Coldwater Township Board passed a formal resolution Monday night, opposing a suite of state legislati...
Mar 03, 2026 Coldwater Township offices
Police say despite shelter in place, no threat at Coldwater plant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite employees being asked to shelter in place for a while, Coldwater Director of Public Safety Joe Scheid says there was no immediate threat and no active shooter at SEKISUI...
Mar 02, 2026 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Wortz submits paperwork for reelection bid, filing deadline for August Primary is April 21
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While much of the election attention in Michigan this year will be on the U.S. Senate and Governor's races, there will be other seats to be filled around the Branch County area....
Mar 02, 2026 olechowski / Depositphotos.com
Bond information efforts begin for local school districts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With just over two months until election day, local school districts are gearing up their information efforts for upcoming bond issues. Coldwater Community Schools sent out a bo...
Mar 02, 2026
March brings weather transitions to Southern Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - March in southern Michigan serves as a critical bridge between seasons, characterized by a rapid increase in daylight and a gradual, though often volatile, climb in temperature....
Feb 28, 2026
