Category Archives: Local News
Summer El Niño could lead to flash droughts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite recording one of the top ten wettest springs in local history, Branch County and Southwest Michigan could face a potential risk of flash drought development later this s...
May 29, 2026
Angola man seriously injured in Hillsdale County moped crash
CAMDEN TOWNSHIP, MI - (WTVB) - A 38-year-old Angola, Indiana man sustained serious injuries Thursday night after his moped collided with a car in southern Hillsdale County. According to the Hillsdale ...
May 29, 2026 Screenshot
Coldwater downtown historic district had 1.4 million visitors in 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Downtown Coldwater ranks 10th among Michigan's Main Street communities for visitor traffic. According to recent data tracking cellphone activity, the historic district welcomed ...
May 29, 2026 Screenshot
First ever Dog-O-Rama set for Saturday at the Branch County Fairgrounds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fairgrounds is going to the this weekend. The inaugural Dog-O-Rama festival debuts at the Fairgrounds in Coldwater, on Saturday, offering a packed day for loca...
May 29, 2026
Business Beat : VIP Autobody and Towing donates Angel Lights to Sheriff's Department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office is equipping its Road Patrol Division with an added layer of high-tech protection following a generous equipment donation from VIP Autobody an...
May 29, 2026
Union City parks to temporarily close for major renovation projects
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Extensive improvements will begin at Riverview and Heritage Cultural Parks in Union City the week of June 8, as construction officially starts on a major $850,000 transformatio...
May 29, 2026
Wortz offers clarification on proposed election legislation bill
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz has issued a statement defending House Bill 5717, aiming to clarify what she described as "misleading statements" regarding the proposed electi...
May 29, 2026
Lindsey legislation would maximize vehicle trade in sales tax value
LANSING, Mich. - State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey recently introduced legislation that would make it more affordable for people to get a new vehicle. Michigan is one of only a few states that does not allo...
May 28, 2026 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
Paxton out, Parrish in on ISD Board of Education
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District (ISD) Board of Education appointed Brad Parrish as its newest member during its meeting on Wednesday. Parrish was chosen to fill the sudd...
May 28, 2026
Historic Quincy flour mill demolished following closing
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The historic Star of the West flour mill in Quincy is undergoing demolition following its permanent closure. Frankenmuth-based Star of the West Milling Company ceased operations at...
May 28, 2026 Screenshot
