Category Archives: Local News
More than 3,400 ducks adopted for annual duck race, Mark Lane takes home the top prize
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A total of 3,423 little rubber ducks floated down the Sauk River at Waterworks Park in Coldwater, competing in the 32nd Annual John Roloff Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race, rai...
Jun 07, 2025 The finish line for the John Rohloff Coldwater Noon Exchange Club Duck Race June 7, 2025
City of Coldwater receives Gold Award for environmental leadership
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has been recognized again for their sustainability efforts and environmental leadership through their participation in the Michigan Green Communities (MGC)...
Jun 07, 2025
Duck Race returns to Waterworks Park in Coldwater Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Since 1992, little rubber ducks have raced down the Sauk River at Waterworks Park in Coldwater as one of the area's most unique fundraisers, and the latest edition is today. Wha...
Jun 07, 2025
Major Coldwater road reconstruction project set to begin Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The City of Coldwater has announced a major road reconstruction will begin Monday, June 9. Reconstruction of Butters Avenue between Race Street and Garfield Avenue will begin Mon...
Jun 06, 2025
Branch County dispatchers to get raise with new contract agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- More details have been released on the new contract for Branch County 911 dispatchers that was accepted Thursday by The Board of Commissioners. The agreement with the Police Offi...
Jun 06, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
St Joseph County Sheriff cautions against getting information from social media
CENTERVILLE, MI (WTVB)- Social media is full of accounts acting as media outlets, and they can often be quick to post inaccurate information, it's for that reason The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Offic...
Jun 05, 2025
Commissioners approve new 911 union contract, give Walsh positive review
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners accepted a three year contract with the Police Officers Association of Michigan on Thursday which will cover Branch County 911 dispatche...
Jun 05, 2025 alexmillos / Depositphotos.com
Medical Examiner contract with WMU Pathology Services brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is ready to enter into an agreement with Western Michigan University Pathology Services for medical examiner duties. The Board of Commissioners brought forward a p...
Jun 05, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Government
Consumers seeking 2nd rate hike receiving pushback from AG Nessel
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB)- Consumers Energy is proposing a $436 million rate hike, the largest in recent years, which would increase costs for residential homes by approximately 13.3 percent. The proposal i...
Jun 05, 2025
Branch County commissioners bring forward request for Public Defender search committee
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a request from Administrator Frank Walsh during their work session Thursday to form a committee to find the county's nex...
Jun 05, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com
