Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Public Document Shredding Day Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater and Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) are combining their annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day with a Public Document Shredding Day thi...
Sep 22, 2025
Predicted rain this week could bring some relief from dry conditions across Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite some light rain both Sunday morning and overnight Sunday night into Monday morning, very dry conditions continue around Branch County and most of the region. The Nationa...
Sep 22, 2025 riosihombing@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com
AAA Michigan says demand driving gas prices higher this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The rollercoaster ride of gas prices continues. Gas prices in Michigan are up 12 cents from a week ago to $3.17 per gallon for regular unleaded, although Branch County's average...
Sep 22, 2025 stadtratte / Depositphotos.com
Applications open for Branch County Youth Advisory Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is looking for passionate, motivated students who want to have a voice in shaping the future of our community. The Youth Advisory ...
Sep 19, 2025
Branch County now officially in a drought
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The recent warmer and drier weather has begun to take its toll across a good portion of Michigan including parts Branch County. The National Drought Mitigation Center, based at ...
Sep 19, 2025
BUSINESS BEAT: LifeCare Ambulance personnel receive 2025 Stars of Life Awards
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance, the nonprofit EMS provider for all or parts of Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Eaton, Kalamazoo, and St. Joseph Counties in Michigan, has named its 2025 Star of L...
Sep 19, 2025 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance
Coldwater Homecoming parade this afternoon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A traffic note to keep in mind later this afternoon. The Coldwater High School Homecoming parade is scheduled to begin at 5p.m.. The parade route will be West Chicago Street (fr...
Sep 19, 2025
ITC helicopter inspections of transmission lines underway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- You might notice some low flying helicopters in the area for the next few days, but there is no need to worry. ITC will be conducting aerial patrols of their high-voltage transmi...
Sep 19, 2025 (courtesy ITC Transmission)
Branch County Commissioners pass resolution opposing State House FY 26 budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners suspended board rules and passed a Michigan Association of Counties resolution during their work session on Thursday which opposes a Sta...
Sep 18, 2025 bryndin / Depositphotos.com
Residents asked not to dump tires during October 11 Branch County scrap tire collection
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County will once again host a scrap tire event on Saturday, October 11 near the County Jail. Building and Grounds Manager Scott Walls will be managing the event which wil...
Sep 18, 2025 Map for Branch County scrap tire event on October 11. Courtesy Branch County Government
