Category Archives: Local News
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
Air Quality Alert in effect until noon on Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- It may be something we just have to get used to this summer, smoke from Canadian wild fires. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has again declared an ...
Jun 05, 2025
Marshall area residents testify at House oversight committee against battery plant
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Construction on Ford Motor Company's multi-billion dollar BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall is about 60% complete, with the promise of more than 1,700 jobs. However, the project ...
Jun 05, 2025
CBPU Board okays dedicated internet access deal with Aspen Smart Networks after recent internet outage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In hopes the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities does not go through another lengthy internet outage like it did over two weeks ago, the CBPU Board of Directors approved a three...
Jun 04, 2025 CBPU Director Paul Jakubczak. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
CBPU Board approves bid from Indiana company for first phase of wastewater project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a bid of just over $2.5 million Wednesday night from R. Yoder Construction of Nappanee, Indiana for the first...
Jun 04, 2025 WRRF Manager Jon Foley. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Sherwood Township considering penalty reduction in zoning ordinance
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Sherwood Township Planning Commission is recommending to the Township Board a proposed penalty change amendment to the township zoning ordinance. The Planning Commis...
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Union City Assistant Police Chief Cory Wilkinson recovering after medical emergency
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Assistant Police Chief Corey Wilkinson is recovering today after suffering what the department only described as a medical emergency Monday. Wilkinson was flown by h...
Jun 04, 2025
BUSINESS BEAT: Ribbon cutting and grand opening for Country Wedding Chapel Thursday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - A ribbon cutting and grand opening for a Quincy area wedding and reception facility will be Thursday afternoon. Country Wedding Chapel and Event Center is located at 295 North Ray ...
Jun 04, 2025
Weber back behind bars after missing Branch County court appearance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Fort Wayne woman is back behind bars today after being a no show for a court appearance Monday. 42-year-old Jennifer Sue Weber had been ordered by District Court Judge Brent W...
Jun 04, 2025
