Category Archives: Local News

Clouds and rain tampered severe weather threat for Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan and far northern Indiana escaped a predicted high-end severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, as the worst of the destructive storm system tracked further south ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 18, 2026

Thurston Woods reaches out to soon to be displaced Sturgis hospital employees
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Thurston Woods Village in Sturgis, has announced a push to hire displaced healthcare workers following the news that Sturgis Hospital is permanently ceasing operations. Following ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 18, 2026

Lindsey medical debt legislation clears House committee
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan House Committee on Health Policy has approved a bipartisan bill package aimed at reducing the financial burden of medical debt on patients by restricting collection p...
Brett Briscoe Jun 18, 2026 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey

LifeCare Ambulance updates commissioners on response times
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance response time goals for priority one calls for the month of May exceeded the criteria established under terms of a three-year contract with Branch County. Lif...
Brett Briscoe Jun 18, 2026

Steuben County crash claims life of teenage girl
ORLAND, IN (WTVB) - A 17-year-old Orland teen died Tuesday morning following a two-vehicle collision at a rural Steuben County intersection. Steuben County Sheriff's deputies and local first responder...
Brett Briscoe Jun 17, 2026 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department

Southern Branch County elevated to enhanced risk for severe weather
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A severe weather threat is escalating across southern Michigan and northern Indiana today, with southern Branch County now upgraded to an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe...
Brett Briscoe Jun 17, 2026

Investigation is continuing into April disappearance of Michigan woman in the Bahamas
FREEPORT, BAHAMAS (WTVB) - The U.S. Coast Guard has officially concluded its active dive and search mission in the Bahamas related to the disappearance of Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old Lenawee County ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 17, 2026

Quincy Police address growing issue of golf carts on village streets
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Police Department is reminding residents of local golf cart regulations following a surge in complaints regarding underage and reckless operation. Police Chief Dalton Tu...
Brett Briscoe Jun 17, 2026

Business Beat : Sign Ups now being accepted for Magic City Grill Fest
COLON, MI (WTVB) - The 7th Annual Magic City Grill Fest is officially returning to Colon, Michigan, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and team signups are now open. Presented by the Colon American Legion, t...
Brett Briscoe Jun 17, 2026

UPDATED : Large police presence in Bronson Tuesday, investigation centered on missing person
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A large, multi-agency police presence mobilized on the east side of Bronson Tuesday evening following a tip regarding a missing person and possible human remains in a case involvi...
Brett Briscoe Jun 17, 2026 Screenshot
Fri Jul 10
Battle Creek, MI, USA
Wind/Dir: 3 MPH-S
Humidity: 94%

