Category Archives: Local News
95th Branch County Fair closes out as a record year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With dry weather almost the entire week, organizers of the 95th Branch County Fair say it was a record year in a number of areas. Fair Manager Alyssa Blonde says this year they ...
Aug 10, 2025 The Show Shelter at the Branch County Fairgrounds prior to the Large Animal Auction August 8, 2025
Branch County Fair wraps up Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 95th Branch County Fair will conclude its run Saturday at the Branch County Fairgrounds. Randy Houtz from the Fair Board says tonight's featured event in the Amphitheater, t...
Aug 09, 2025 Branch County Fair logo
Walberg calls out Branch County Democrats for lying about Medicaid and Medicare cuts
The following story was updated to correct the wording of the Question of the Day by the Branch County Democrats Thursday, August 7 at the Branch County Fair to "Are you concerned about cuts to Social...
Aug 08, 2025
One dead in crash involving RV and SUV in St Joseph County
CONSTATINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Marshall State Police Post are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred on around 8:00 O'clock Thursday night at the intersection of You...
Aug 08, 2025
Tibbits Young Audiences to hold auditions for fall play, 'Myth-Understood
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits Young Audiences invites students in fourth through eighth grades to audition for their fall play, Myth-Understood, to be held August 11, 12, at 5pm at Tibbits Opera Hous...
Aug 08, 2025
Livestock auction and Demo Derby highlight Friday at the Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 95th edition of the Branch County Fair hits the home stretch today. One of the main events of the fair is this morning with the large animal auction that includes beef, swin...
Aug 08, 2025
Michigan man sentenced over 2024 arrest ending with bomb squads in Fremont
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - The Department of Justice has sentenced a man from Litchfield to five years in prison. Arvil W. Bryant Jr. was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to being a felon in possess...
Aug 08, 2025
Vendors wanted for Coldwater Apple Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Vendors are wanted for Downtown Coldwater's Apple Fest on Saturday Sept 20. Along with over 200 vendor booths overflowing with treats and treasures, attendees can expect to enjo...
Aug 08, 2025
Household hazardous waste day combined with public document shredding event
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater and Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) are combining their annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day with a Public Document Shredding Day on ...
Aug 07, 2025
Thursday is Senior Day at the Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Great crowds have been flocking to the Branch County Fair this week, thanks in large part to the spectacular weather we've been experiencing. That will be the case again today a...
Aug 07, 2025
