Category Archives: Local News
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
UPDATED Fort Wayne woman who had over 4.5 pounds of fentanyl in vehicle fails to appear in Branch County District Court
UPDATE : Jennifer Weber turned herself in late Tuesday afternoon and is back behind bars at the Branch County Jail. COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Fort Wayne, Indiana woman who was free on bond after...
Jun 03, 2025
Attorney General Nessel intervenes in Consumers Energy rate hike proposal
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- State Attorney General Dana Nessel has intervened in Consumers Energy latest electric rate case, marking the largest proposed rate hike during her tenure. Consumers Energy is seeki...
Jun 03, 2025
AAA warns of the dangers of teen drivers in what they call "100 Deadliest Days"
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- AAA is warning drivers and parents as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers begin. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, deadly crashes involving teen drivers increase by 30%, a...
Jun 03, 2025
Business Beat: Adventure Zone and Butler Motor Speedway team up for Butler FamilyDaze
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- Adventure Zone and The Butler Motor Speedway are teaming up for a fun event this Saturday, when Butler Family Daze rolls into the parking lot of Adventure Zone from 11 a.m. till 1...
Jun 03, 2025
Preliminary Site Plan for Western Meadows 1st Phase passed by Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another step towards the construction on the first phase of the Western Meadows project took place Monday night as the Coldwater Planning Commission approved the preliminary sit...
Jun 02, 2025 Western Meadows First Phase. Courtesy City of Coldwater
Fewer hunters contributing to Michigan's rising deer population
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In recent years, Michigan has seen a notable decline in the number of hunters, coupled with a significant increase in its deer population, creating challenges for wildlife manag...
Jun 02, 2025
Christopher Howell to serve 2-10 years in prison after plea deal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man will spend between 2-10 years in prison after reaching a plea agreement with Branch County prosecutors on child pornography charges. 43 year old Christopher Howe...
Jun 02, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Fort Wayne women pleads to lying to police officer in fatal boat accident investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Fort Wayne woman has pled no contest to making false statements to deputies regarding the operator of the boat involved in a fatal accident last August. Tasha Adams pled no co...
Jun 02, 2025
Indiana State Police investigating officer involved shooting
Auburn, IN (WTVB)- The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Auburn Police Department, are investigating an officer involved shooting, resulting in injuries to an Auburn man. Preliminary investi...
Jun 02, 2025 Courtesy Indiana State Police Facebook page
