Category Archives: Local News

City of Bronson says new lift station pump damaged from wipes being flushed into system
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has issued a warning to residents after a pump failure at the Walker Street Liftstation occurred just three weeks after installation. Officials stated the pump...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026

Winners announced from Coldwater "Love Local" event
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another "Love Local" event is officially in the books for downtown Coldwater, proving that nothing warms the heart-or the stomach-quite like a little community competition. Desp...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026

What has changed to receive SNAP benefits in Michigan ?
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan continues to implement significant changes to its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), marked by the recent expiration of long-standing waivers and the int...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026

Lions fan files $100 million lawsuit in connection to altercation with Steelers player
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - Detroit Lions season ticket holder Ryan Kennedy is suing Pittsburgh Steelers receiver DK Metcalf, former receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, and several media companies. Kennedy is...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026

Business Beat: Business community invited to Chambers first annual "Board Bites and Insights"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting the local business community to kick off their morning with the first annual Board Bites and Insights event on Tuesday, Februa...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026

Dogs seized from home in Calhoun County during animal neglect investigation
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Animal Control officers seized three dogs from a residence in the 14,000 block of A Drive South in Fredonia Township on Tuesday. The seiz...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

McDaniel takes plea deal for his part in Coldwater pepper spray incident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 22-year-old Dakota McDaniel, pleaded guilty on Monday, February 2, 2026, to a felony charge of assault with a dangerous weapon for his role as an accomplice in a February 2025 p...
Brett Briscoe Feb 04, 2026

70-year-old Quincy man arraigned on CSC charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 70-year-old Quincy man is facing minimum 25 years in prison following his arraignment on Criminal Sexual Conduct charges. Dennis Lee Ferris was arraigned in Branch County Dist...
Brett Briscoe Feb 03, 2026

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School's Mardi Gras Auction sets record
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School's 27th annual Mardi Gras Auction this past Saturday raised a record-breaking $151,000 to support staff and students. The live auction, f...
Brett Briscoe Feb 03, 2026 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Mardi Gras Auction January 31, 2026 (photo courtesy of St Charles Borromeo)

Coldwater's Haitian population faces uncertain legal status, judge blocks order to end Temporary Protection Status
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Coldwater Haitian community has grown significantly in recent years as individuals have settled in the area for employment. Many of those residents are facing uncertainty reg...
Brett Briscoe Feb 03, 2026

