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More severe weather possible mid week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan and northern Indiana could see another round of severe weather this Wednesday, just days after a destructive derecho and tornado outbreak left hundreds of thou...
Jun 15, 2026 Screenshot
Vendor spaces full for this weekend's Strawberry Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the most anticipated downtown Coldwater events of the year returns this weekend with the annual Strawberry Fest. The annual sweet summer tradition is scheduled to run fro...
Jun 15, 2026
Business Beat: Chamber to host Coffee Hour Wednesday with presentation from One Point Technology Group
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will host its upcoming Coffee Hour event on Wednesday, June 17, at 8:00 a.m.. The community networking gathering is scheduled to take plac...
Jun 15, 2026
Branch County Election Commission will hear recall request at June 25 meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A recall petition was submitted against Fourth Ward Coldwater City Councilman Scott Houtz on June 5, initiating a county-level review process. Coldwater resident Kyle Wallace fi...
Jun 15, 2026 Sonar / Depositphotos.com
American Axle UAW workers ratify new contract to end nearly two week strike
THREE RIVERS (WTVB) - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093 members at the American Axle & Manufacturing plant in Three Rivers, have ratified a new contract, ending a nearly two-week strike. The ra...
Jun 15, 2026
Gas prices up slightly to start new work week, relief could be on the horizon as oil prices plummet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The average price of gas in Michigan is up slightly, rising two-cents a gallon in the past week. Triple-A Michigan says the average price is now $4.19 a gallon, which is down 70...
Jun 15, 2026
Girard Township Planning Commission to hold public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for Data Centers
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Girard Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. to gather community comments and feedback on proposed amendments to...
Jun 15, 2026
Tornado in Steuben County one of 18 now confirmed in Indiana from Thursday
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has completed its survey of Thursday night's severe storms, confirming an EF-1 tornado that touched down in extreme southeast LaGrange County, June 11 ...
Jun 14, 2026
Morse Street reconstruction set to begin Monday
COLDWATER, MI - A major infrastructure push will move into its next phase this coming Monday as crews officially begin a $937,198 full reconstruction of a heavily traveled section of Morse Street. The...
Jun 12, 2026
Star of the West Milling Co plans significant expansion in Quincy
FRANKENMUTH,MI (WTVB) - Star of the West Milling Co., headquartered in Frankenmuth, has announced plans to significantly expand its flour milling operations in Quincy. The project will add a new state...
Jun 12, 2026
