Category Archives: Local News

Memorial Day activities scheduled in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the unofficial start of the summer season and Coldwater, Quincy, Bronson and Union City will hold parades and other activities on Monday May...
Brett Briscoe May 25, 2025

Two dead after crash involving semi in St. Joseph County, MI
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB)- Two people are dead after a crash involving a semi in St. Joseph County, Michigan. State police say a 22-year-old Elkhart, IN man was heading east on North River Road jus...
Brett Briscoe May 24, 2025

Coldwater announces street closures beginning next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The City of Coldwater has announced multiple projects scheduled for next week that will result in street closures. Lead service line replacement, water main repairs, and road rec...
Brett Briscoe May 24, 2025

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
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