Category Archives: Local News

Three women arrested Wednesday in Branch County in two separate investigations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- We are waiting additional information this on two females arrested by Coldwater police on Wednesday. Nassia Lashon Copeland and Sheonte Shaquese Robbs are in the Branch County ja...
Brett Briscoe May 29, 2025

Nearly $406,000 presented to CHS students at Local Scholarship Night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was another big night for members of the Class of 2025 and their parents, as Coldwater High School hosted its annual Local Scholarship Night Wednesday at the high school cafe...
Sean Watson May 28, 2025 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson

MSP investigating officer involved shooting Wednesday morning
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police are leading an investigation into a shooting involving a Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputy. Wednesday morning at 10:44 a.m. Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputies ...
Brett Briscoe May 28, 2025

"Art After Hours" set for June 27 after approval by Downtown Development Authority
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new art event will take place in downtown Coldwater next month following its approval Wednesday morning by the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors. "Art After Ho...
Jim Measel May 28, 2025 DDA Board Member Laura Trojanowski. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Birdies and Brews golf simulator business in downtown Coldwater up for sale
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An indoor golf simulator business in downtown Coldwater is on the market. Birdies and Brews, which is on the second floor at 47 West Chicago above the Blush & Ivory Bridal C...
Jim Measel May 28, 2025 Courtesy Birdies and Brews Facebook page

Legg Middle School earns "Green School" certification
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's Legg Middle School has earned Green School certification through the Michigan Green Schools program, a statewide initiative that promotes environmental stewardship a...
Brett Briscoe May 28, 2025

Former Sturgis man wins on Jeopardy
STURGIS, MI, (WTVB) - A criminal forensic scientist originally from Sturgis is the newest Jeopardy champion, despite finishing with just $799. Tyler Griffith led briefly during Tuesday's episode and r...
Brett Briscoe May 28, 2025

State report: 23% of Branch County roads in good condition, while 23% also in poor condition
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As state leaders continue to argue about the next step in providing funding for road repair in Michigan, roads are still deteriorating faster than they can be fixed. According t...
Ken Delaney May 28, 2025 Ryan McKnight / CC

Vreeland officially appointed as interim Chief Public Defender by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The appointment of Chris Vreeland as Branch County's Interim Chief Public Defender was formally approved by the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. Administrator Fr...
Jim Measel May 27, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Headlee Rollback affecting City of Coldwater's proposed budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's draft budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year was presented during a Coldwater City Council public hearing on Tuesday night. The nearly $13 million budget, ...
Jim Measel May 27, 2025 City of Coldwater Finance Director Tom Eldridge. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

