Category Archives: Local News

New SMS User Privacy Policy approved by CBPU Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a new Short Message Service User Privacy Policy on Wednesday which governs the use of SMS for mobile devices ...
Jim Measel Sep 03, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Multiple vehicle larcenies being investigated in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There have been multiple reports of vehicle larcenies in Calhoun County. On Monday troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Marshall post responded to multiple vehicle...
Brett Briscoe Sep 03, 2025

I-69 lane closures to begin September 8
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - MDOT has announced they will be making pavement repairs and drainage improvements on I-69 that will result in temporary daytime lane closures. That work will be done on a stretc...
Brett Briscoe Sep 03, 2025

Busy Tuesday for Branch County first responders
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was an abnormally busy afternoon and evening for first responders in Branch County as they were dispatched to several personal injury accidents. At least three people were in...
Brett Briscoe Sep 03, 2025 Alex_Schmidt / Depositphotos.com

Consumers Energy working nights and weekends to improve reliability
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy is increasing efforts to enhance the reliability of electric service in the final stretch of the year. Crews and contractors are already working in neighborhood...
Brett Briscoe Sep 02, 2025

Business Beat : Dixon's Violin brings tour to Tibbits Opera House on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Dixon's Violin brings his HUMANKINDness tour on Saturday, September 6th at Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater. 7 PM performance. 6:00 PM doors. A former technology leader and symp...
Brett Briscoe Sep 02, 2025

Dryer than normal August poses threat to Branch County crops
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Abnormally dry conditions could hurt area farmers. The National Drought Monitor says although Branch County isn't officially in drought conditions due to a lack of rain, at least...
Brett Briscoe Sep 02, 2025 Sophonnawit / Depositphotos.com

Coldwater to host inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival
COLDAWATER, MI (WTVB) - The month of September officially ushers in the fall festival season in Branch County. This year in addition to the wildly popular Apple Fest September 20, Coldwater will be ho...
Brett Briscoe Sep 02, 2025

The 2nd annual Branch County Half Marathon and 5K set for Sunday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 2nd Annual Branch County Half Marathon and 5K are set to take place on Sunday. The event is the brainchild of John Towers and Nisha Ritchie, who at first organized the Branc...
Brett Briscoe Aug 29, 2025

Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center thriving in 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center in Coldwater has seen a 10% increase in pool use, which amounts to over 2,000 more visits this year compared to the same period in 2024. ...
Brett Briscoe Aug 29, 2025
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