Category Archives: Local News
October brings increased risk for car - deer crashes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As we turn the calendar to October with it comes a heightened risk of car- deer crashes. October and November, marks the peak for these collisions, as deer become more active du...
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MPSC approves rate hike for Consumers Energy natural gas customers
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - On Tuesday the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) granted Consumers Energy approval to increase its natural gas rates by $157.5 million, a significant but scaled-back adjus...
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First of two fall brush collections in Coldwater scheduled for October 6th
COLDWATER, MI -(WTVB) The first of two fall brush pickups in Coldwater will be next Monday October 6th. The city is offering tips for pick up day including having all brush to be picked up out by 8 a....
Sep 30, 2025
Government shutdown could affect your plans to fly
WASHINGTON, DC (WTVB) - As many Branch County residents are planning a fall getaway, a government shutdown could cause issues if you're planning on flying to your destination. U.S. airlines are warnin...
Sep 30, 2025
Business Beat: Tibbits to host annual Monster Fest October 11
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits Opera House will once again welcome fans of ghouls, ghosts and things that go bump in the night for its annual Monster Fest, on Saturday night, October 11. Monster Fest ...
Sep 30, 2025
Massive tax increase on marijuana sales a big part of budget talks
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Today is deadline day in Lansing for state law makers to pass a 2026 year fiscal budget or face the possibility of a state government shutdown Wednesday. Last week Governor Whitme...
Sep 30, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
White Pigeon man officially charged for threats against St Joseph County Courthouse
CENTERVILE, MI (WTVB) - The White Pigeon man arrested last week for making threats against the St Joseph County Courthouse made his initial court appearance on Monday. 64-year-old Lawrence Rice was ar...
Sep 29, 2025
Coldwater woman charged in connection to fatal January accident that killed bicyclist
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater woman who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist back in January was arrested over the weekend and arraigned Monday morning in Branch County Circuit Court. On Janua...
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90-year old Quincy man facing child porn charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 90-year-old Quincy man is facing multiple felony charges for possessing child pornography. Detectives from CCU received a tip from Apple regarding a private email account wher...
Sep 29, 2025
Branch County Sheriff Deputies make several weekend arrests
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It was a busy weekend for the Branch County Sheriff's Department resulting in multiple arrests. On Friday Deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Sprung Lake in Bethal ...
Sep 29, 2025
