Category Archives: Local News

42nd annual PALM Bike Tour makes Coldwater stop on Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Pedal Across Lower Michigan bike tour is scheduled to make a stop in Coldwater on Tuesday. City Finance Director Tom Eldridge, who was filling in for City Manager Kei...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2025 Courtesy PALM web site

City Council introduces North Willowbrook apartment agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced a sales agreement on Monday night with a Spring Lake development group who want to buy about 20 acres of city-owned land at 421 North Willo...
Jim Measel Jun 23, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater

How did a cell phone spark an apartment fire?
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Last Friday's fire at the Whispering Pines apartment complex was traced to a cell phone that was stored in a wooden drawer and not actively plugged into a charger that is many t...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025

Indiana greenlights converting interstates to toll roads
INDNAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - That trip down I-69 into Indiana could cost more then just the gas to get to your destination. The Hoosier State is making history as the first state to approve tolls on all in...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025

Steuben County seeks public assistance locating sex offender
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriffs Office is seeking the public's assisting in locating a fugitive registered sex offender. Last week, an arrest warrant was issued by the Steuben Superior...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025

Coldwater City Council to entertain proposed land sale for residential development
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will hear a proposal tonight to sell approximately 20 acres of land on North Willowbrook Road for a multi-family residential development. The offer co...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Extreme Heat Warning continues to begin the work week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There will be no immediate relief from the heat that overtook the area over the weekend. The National Weather Service says the Extreme Heat Warning will remain in effect until 8...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025 dexteris / Depositphotos.com

13-year-old dies in St. Joseph County crash Sunday night
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police say a teenager was killed in St. Joseph County after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash Sunday night. Troopers responded to the single vehi...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025

Thousands brave the heat to attend Strawberry Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thousands braved the heat to attend the annual Strawberry Fest and Craft Show in downtown Coldwater on Saturday. The event attracted over 200 vendors with crafts and food as wel...
Brett Briscoe Jun 23, 2025

Heat wave hits Branch County for first official weekend of summer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It is now officially summer as of 10: 42 last night, and will definitely feel like it this weekend and on into the beginning of the new work week, with daytime highs eclipsing t...
Brett Briscoe Jun 21, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
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