Category Archives: Local News
Business Beat : Hillsdale Medical Associates welcomes new physician assistant
HILLSDALE,MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has announced the addition of Ashley LoPresto, PA-C, to its primary care team at Hillsdale Medical Associates, with patient appointments becoming available sta...
Jun 03, 2026
American Axle strike could impact truck availability nation wide
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - A United Auto Workers strike at the Dauch Corporation-formerly known as American Axle, could severely impact the nationwide availability of pickup trucks within weeks, accord...
Jun 03, 2026
Consumers latest rate hike request scrutinized by state lawmakers
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy Tuesday officially submitted a $456 million electric rate increase request to state regulators, marking the largest financial ask in more than 20 years. Filed exa...
Jun 03, 2026
Deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans in June 29
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has set a June 29 deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters in designated Michigan and Indiana counties to apply...
Jun 03, 2026
Consumers Energy files for largest rate increase in more than 20 years
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy officially submitted a new electric rate increase request to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today, kicking off a formal 10-month regulatory review ...
Jun 02, 2026
Meteor lights up Branch County sky Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky Monday across Branch County with sightings reported as far north as the UP and as far south as central Indiana, generating hundreds...
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Indiana mayor believes Chicago Bears will move to the Hoosier State
HAMMOND, IN (WTVB) - Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott believes the northwest Indiana city will become the new home for the NFL's Chicago Bears. McDermott says he thinks Illinois is "out of the picture" aft...
Jun 02, 2026
Business Beat : Century Bank to hold ribbon cutting for new drive-thru
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Century Bank and Trust is officially celebrating its latest expansion with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony next week . The event will mark the grand opening of the bank's brand...
Jun 02, 2026
Hillsdale County township says no to large-scale solar proposal after months of dissent
FAYETTE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - In Hillsdale County the Fayette Township Planning Commission voted Monday night to deny a special use permit for the highly contentious Heartwood II Solar project. Develo...
Jun 02, 2026
Deadline approaching for Branch County Fair King and Queen registrations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The registration deadline for the 2026 Branch County Fair King and Queen contest is now less than a week away. Aspiring candidates can access the application forms online by vis...
Jun 02, 2026
