Category Archives: Local News
Draft for Master Plan presented to Coldwater Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The draft of a new Master Plan for the City of Coldwater was presented to the Coldwater Planning Commission Monday night. Julie Tschirhart from Progressive Companies of Grand Ra...
Jun 02, 2026
Union City "Cornerstones Historic Walking Tour" to be introduced June 13
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Society for Historic Preservation will introduce the "Union City Cornerstones Historic Walking Tour" on June 13th, from 2-4 PM at Union City Middle School. Devel...
Jun 01, 2026
UAW workers go on strike at Three Rivers American Axle plant
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - Nearly 1,000 auto parts workers represented by UAW Local 2093 officially walked out on strike at 12:01 a.m. this morning, targeting the American Axle & Manufacturing faci...
Jun 01, 2026
New SNAP work requirements now in effect
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Monday marks a critical deadline for hundreds of food assistance recipients across Branch County, as the initial three-month grace period expires under the federal One Big Beaut...
Jun 01, 2026
Downtown Coldwater's latest building preservation completed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The downtown historic district in Coldwater, has marked yet another preservation milestone with the complete restoration of a landmark 1920s Standard Oil station office. Local c...
Jun 01, 2026
Body of 16 year old recovered from Indiana lake
LAGRANGE COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - The body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from Witmer Lake in LaGrange County on Sunday evening following an intensive search and rescue operation. Emergency personnel r...
Jun 01, 2026 Screenshot
Consumers Energy "Peak Rates" begin today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy customers in Michigan face higher electricity bills starting today, as Summer Peak Rates take effect through September 30. During weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:0...
Jun 01, 2026
Gas prices down to start the new work week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers in Michigan are paying 27-cents less per gallon to fill their tanks than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average is now at $4.38 a gallon, 20-cents less ...
Jun 01, 2026
Graduation season wraps up with ceremonies for Coldwater, Union City, and Pansophia
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Graduation season for members of the Class of 2026 wrapped up Sunday, as 211 Coldwater High School seniors received their diplomas in front of an overflow crowd at Cardinal Fiel...
May 31, 2026 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson
Little River Railroad train rides return this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The historic Little River Railroad is welcoming passengers back to the tracks this weekend, continuing its celebrated 50th anniversary season of passenger excursions. Departing ...
May 29, 2026
