Category Archives: Local News
Business Beat: Tibbits Opera House seeking volunteers for 2026 auction, planning meeting set for March 12
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a successful "Breakfast at Tiffany's" gala that raised over $80,000, the historic Tibbits Opera House is initiating preparations for its 47th Annual Auction on Novembe...
Feb 26, 2026 Screenshot
Whitmer delivers final State of the State address
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - In her eighth and final State of the State address last, Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined a "Michigan for All" agenda focused on literacy, housing, and healthcare affordability....
Feb 26, 2026
Registrations still available for Children's Museum of Branch County "Royal Ball"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Children's Museum of Branch County is hosting its 2026 Royal Ball on Sunday, March 8, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Lakeland Elementary. Described as one of the museum's most antic...
Feb 26, 2026
Information meetings planned for Quincy Community Schools May bond proposal
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools has scheduled two information meetings on their May 5 $60 million ballot proposal. According to Superintendent John Denney, the meetings will include a sum...
Feb 25, 2026
Match on Main Grant application window opens Sunday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced the return of the Match on Main grant program, a state-funded initiative designed to support new and expanding small businesses within the do...
Feb 25, 2026
MSP looking for anyone who has had contact with restoration company
PAW PAW, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw Post are attempting to identify individuals throughout Southwest Michigan who have had contact with or entered into agreement...
Feb 25, 2026 Michigan State Police logo on vehicle (courtesy MSP)
Downtown Development Authority approves shorter and more concise Mission Statement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Development Authority approved a shorter and more concise Mission Statement on Wednesday morning following a request last month from Main Street Director Kristen Johnson. Jo...
Feb 25, 2026 Coldwater Main Street Director Kristen Johnson. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel.
Indiana Casino Bill moves forward following narrow passage in Senate, Steuben County still in play
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana Senate narrowly approved House Bill 1038 on Tuesday in a 26-22 vote, clearing the way for a new casino in northeast Indiana. The legislation authorizes a 14th sta...
Feb 25, 2026
Business Beat : F &B Wholesale set to hold Coldwater Grand Opening this Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bargain hunters in Branch County have a new reason to celebrate as F&B Wholesale officially marks the grand opening of its permanent bin store location this Friday. The even...
Feb 25, 2026
Continued operation the J.H. Campbell coal plant will lead to additional charges for CBPU customers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residential and business customers of the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) will soon see additional charges on their power bills to cover operating losses from Consume...
Feb 25, 2026
