Category Archives: Local News

State Legislature produces fewest public acts in history, Lindsey says things need to change
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Legislature has produced just six public acts since January 1st, and Lansing-based MIRS News says that is the fewest ever in state history. State Senator Jonathan Lin...
Brett Briscoe Aug 05, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Bronson police warn of counterfeit money
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Police are urging citizens to watch for fake $100.00 bills. According to a post on the departments Facebook page, they recently had two fake $100 bills turned in after the...
Brett Briscoe Aug 05, 2025

Today is "Kids Day" at the Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It will be a full day of activities at the Branch County Fair today, highlighted by the annual Kids Day. Fair Manager Alyssa Blonde says the Kids Day activities are sponsored by...
Brett Briscoe Aug 05, 2025

Sealcoat maintenance scheduled for more county roads this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Sealcoat maintenance is continuing this week on Branch County roads. The Branch County Road Commission says they will be working on 18 roads this week, the good news for motoris...
Brett Briscoe Aug 04, 2025 Branch County Road Commission

Souva and Thornburg crowned Branch County Fair Royalty
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Caleb Souva and Audrey Thornburg were crowned The 2025 Branch County Fair King and Queen during the opening ceremonies on Sunday night at the 4H cabin pavilion. The other King c...
Brett Briscoe Aug 04, 2025

Branch County Fair shuffles amphitheater events schedule
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A full week of events in the amphitheater again this year highlight a number of activities taking place this week at the Branch County Fair. Although some of the events that hav...
Brett Briscoe Aug 04, 2025

Free legal advice to be offered to Branch County seniors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Free legal advice will be offered to Branch County seniors next week. The Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will be in Coldwater on August 12 from 9:0...
Brett Briscoe Aug 04, 2025

Monday at the Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It will be a busy day at the Branch County Fair. judging of open class will take place in the Home Ec Building, and the Beef Show are scheduled for this morning as are the pony ...
Brett Briscoe Aug 04, 2025

Union City Community Schools makes final push for bond issue
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB - We are just one day away from Union City voters going to the polls to decide a bond issue for Union City Community Schools. School officials have spent the past week making a fi...
Brett Briscoe Aug 04, 2025 Courtesy Union City Community Schools

Sunday opening ceremonies to officially usher in 95th Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 95th Branch County Fair will officially get underway on Sunday night with the opening ceremonies. Megan Wilczynski with the MSU Extension Office and also serves as Branch Co...
Brett Briscoe Aug 02, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page

