Category Archives: Local News
Commissioners approve contractor bid for courtroom renovation work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Commissioners formally approved a bid of just under $1.1 million from Kalleward Group of Kalamazoo Tuesday afternoon to be the contractors for the renovation of al...
May 13, 2025 Proposed Branch County Circuit Court room. Courtesy Branch County web site and Abonmarche Byce
Commissioners say yes to part time investigator for Prosecutors Office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A part-time investigator for the Prosecutors office was approved by the Branch County Board of Commissioners Tuesday afternoon. Money from a federal grant was being used to pay ...
May 13, 2025 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Despite being short staffed, Branch County Sheriff remains committed to 24 hour patrols
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Despite losing three deputies over the last couple months the Branch County Sheriffs Department remains committed to maintaining it's recently reimplemented 24 hour road patrols....
May 13, 2025
517 Day is Saturday, here is a list of specials and discounts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- This Saturday several area business's will be participating in "517 Day" with specials and discounts, the following is a guide of those who have notified the Coldwater Chamber of...
May 13, 2025
Man stabbed nearly 100 times in Calhoun County, suspect behind bars
EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB)- A Dispute of some kind has led to one man being stabbed to death and another in the Calhoun County jail. Police in Emmit Township say a 44-year-old man was stabbed nearly 1...
May 13, 2025
MSP seeking assistance breaking and entering investigation
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB)- The Michigan State Police Marshall Post is seeking assistance from the public in an ongoing investigation of a breaking and entering incident that occurred in Three Rivers on ...
May 13, 2025
City Council approves budget amendment; deficit reduced to $60,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As one budget year is drawing to a close, the City of Coldwater is putting the finishing touches on the 2025-2026 budget which starts July 1. The Coldwater City Council passed t...
May 12, 2025 vitma1978 / Depositphotos.com
Coldwater Police officers honored during CPD recognition dinner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Several Coldwater Police officers were honored recently during the department's annual recognition dinner. Officer Kaden Hisel was recognized as the 2025 Coldwater Police Depart...
May 12, 2025 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
City Council votes 5-2 to allow tattoo parlors in Central Business District
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council voted 5-2 on Monday night to allow tattoo parlors within the Central Business District with no restrictions on where they can be located. The Coldwate...
May 12, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
2nd annual Cultural Jubilee set for Saturday in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- The 2nd annual Cultural Jubilee is set for Saturday in downtown Coldwater, It's a celebration of the various cultures from around the world that call Coldwater home. According to ...
May 12, 2025 Cultural Jubilee will return next year on May 17, 2025, with cultural exhibits, activities, and a Unity Walk.
