Category Archives: Local News

MDOT using message boards to warn of text scam
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- Drivers traveling over the holiday weekend in Michigan may notice a different kind of warning displayed on electronic message boards. Following a widespread toll text scam, the Mic...
Brett Briscoe May 24, 2025

Memorial Day weekend racing at Butler Motor Speedway
QUINCY, MI (WTVB)- Auto racing is synonymous with Memorial Day weekend, with the Indy 500 Indy car race and the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race in Charlotte NC. There will also be big time racing at ...
Brett Briscoe May 23, 2025 Courtesy Butler Motor Speedway Facebook page

No injuries in Steuben County crash involving school bus
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - Around 7:30 this morning, Indiana State Police Fort Wayne District Troopers were dispatched to a crash involving a Prairie Heights Community Schools bus. The crash was on U...
Brett Briscoe May 23, 2025

Consumers Energy reminder to call 811 before you "dig" into spring projects
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - On the eve of the long Memorial Day weekend, Consumers Energy is reminding people to put safety first before digging into spring home projects. Michiganders should call 8-1-1, a f...
Brett Briscoe May 23, 2025

Branch County Fair receives $91,211 state grant for bathroom upgrades
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fair is one of 29 organizations receiving Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development grants worth nearly $1.6 million to fund capital improvement...
Ken Delaney May 23, 2025 The restroom facility near the amphitheater at the Branch County Fairgrounds, Coldwater MI

Rep. Wortz votes to keep men out of girls' sports
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- State Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R)- Quincy and the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday approved a plan to protect girls' sports. Wortz said "When biological males intrude into...
Brett Briscoe May 22, 2025

Glaser suddenly resigns as Branch County Public Defender; Vreeland appointed as interim PD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Matthew Glaser has resigned as Branch County Chief Public Defender after serving in the position since 2019. No immediate reason was given for his sudden resignation which was e...
Jim Measel May 22, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com

Bid for renovated courtroom furniture brought forward by Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bid on the type of wood that will be used for the furniture in the renovated Branch County courtrooms was brought forward by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during th...
Jim Measel May 22, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Branch and area counties see drops in unemployment claims from March to April
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Unemployment levels fell in Branch and surrounding counties from March to April, according to new numbers released Thursday by The Michigan Department of Technology, Management &...
Brett Briscoe May 22, 2025 Jernej Furman / CC

Congressman Walberg votes in favor of "big beautiful bill"
WASHINGTON DC, (WTVB)- President Trump's "big beautiful bill" has passed the House. Early this morning, lawmakers approved the massive spending plan 215 to 214 with all Democrats and two Republicans v...
Brett Briscoe May 22, 2025 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office
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