Category Archives: Local News
Sale of 2016 V.A. van approved by Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request from the Veterans Affairs office Tuesday to sell a 2016 Ford Transit Van to Cole Ford Lincoln of Coldwater f...
Aug 12, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Veterans Affairs Facebook page
New sentenced to a minimum 58 years in prison
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Alex New, a 55-year-old Branch County man, was sentenced Monday by Judge Bill O'Grady in 15th Circuit Court to a minimum of 58 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor, f...
Aug 12, 2025 serezniy / Depositphotos.com
Jonesville Bar first to sell Yuengling draft beer in Michigan
JONESVILLE, MI (WTVB) - The much anticipated arrival Yuengling beer in Michigan arrived on Monday, and the first to offer the Pennsylvania product was Rosalie's Roadhouse in Jonesville. They had the h...
Aug 12, 2025
Business Beat : Altrusa International of Branch County, Bright Futures Backpack Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Community Changers Committee of Altrusa International of Branch County is proud to introduce its newest service initiative: the Bright Futures Backpack Program. Created to s...
Aug 12, 2025
Coldwater mourns passing of longtime beloved teacher and coach
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - For years, Coach Fred Hobart was a staple on the sidelines and the classroom for Coldwater High School. He passed away last Wednesday at the age of 89. Hobart started teaching a...
Aug 12, 2025
Downtown Streetscape engineering contract approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A preliminary engineering contract for the U.S. 12 Downtown Coldwater Streetscape Project was approved Monday night by the Coldwater City Council. Spaulding DeDecker of Grand Ra...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Location of Jim Stout bandshell in Heritage Park approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the location of a bandshell and amphitheater in Heritage Park Monday night that will honor the late local entertainer, businessman and artist...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
City Council approves second resolution for Sidewalk Maintenance & Improvement Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the next step Monday night which officials hope will lead to the Establishment of a Residential City Sidewalk Maintenance and Improvement Pro...
Aug 11, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
MSP says drivers need to be on the lookout for farm equipment following last week's fatal crash involving a tractor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police are using a fatal accident last week in Cass County involving a pick-up truck and a tractor to remind motorist to be on alert for slow moving vehicles espe...
Aug 11, 2025
No injuries in crash involving truck and Amish buggy
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office says no one was injured Sunday morning in an accident involving a pickup and a horse and buggy. According to a release from the Sheriffs...
Aug 11, 2025
