Category Archives: Local News

City Council introduces resolution allowing private events at Beech House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced a resolution on Monday night that would amend an agreement between the city and the non-profit organization which is operating the Coldwate...
Brett Briscoe Apr 28, 2025 Photo courtesy Beech House at Coldwater Community Center Facebook page

KCC Nursing Program applications due May 22
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB)-Applications for Kellogg Community College's Full-Time Nursing Program and Part-Time Nights and Weekends Nursing Program starting this fall are due May 22. KCC offers several l...
Brett Briscoe Apr 28, 2025

Council to hear recommendation for Clay Street utility and road improvement project
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- When the Coldwater City Council meets on Monday night, they are expected to approve a bid for the N. Clay Street utility and road improvement project. Bids were received and publi...
Brett Briscoe Apr 28, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

Final spring brush pickup in Coldwater is May 5th
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The City of Coldwater has announced the spring brush pickup deadline for 2025, is scheduled for Monday, May 5. Residents must place brush curbside by 8:00 a.m. on the pickup date...
Brett Briscoe Apr 27, 2025 jerryb7 / Depositphotos.com

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes raises over $68,000 Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Services for victims of domestic and sexual violence received a big boost Saturday, with over $68,000 raised at the 15th annual Walk A Mike In Their Shoes in Coldwater. The even...
Ken Delaney Apr 27, 2025 Walk A Mile In Their Shoes April 26, 2025 in Coldwater, MI (courtesy of Billie Pollack)

Bronson hydrant flushing to begin early Monday morning
BRONSON, MI (WTVB)- Bronson will begin annual hydrant flushing early Monday morning to assure the city's water distribution system remains clean and functional for residents, businesses, and firefight...
Brett Briscoe Apr 27, 2025

Indiana bans marijuana billboard advertising
INDIANPOLIS, IN (WTVB)-Anyone driving north on I-69 knows that once they enter Steuben County, they can expect to see lots of billboards advertising marijuana dispensaries located in Michigan, but tha...
Brett Briscoe Apr 27, 2025

Branch County unemployment rate drops 0.4% in March
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Similar to most labor markets in the state, Branch County's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped in March. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budg...
Ken Delaney Apr 26, 2025 Jernej Furman / CC

Walsh says jail agreement with Macomb County to be reviewed by Branch County's legal team
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh said during Tuesday's Board of Commissioners meeting that the potential agreement with Macomb County to house up to 100 inmates from that...
Jim Measel Apr 25, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Consumers offers spring recycling for old appliances
JACKSON, MI (WTVB)- Spring cleaning just got sweeter! Throughout the month of April, Consumers Energy is upping its commitment to a greener Michigan by offering its electric customers an opportunity t...
Brett Briscoe Apr 25, 2025 felixtm / Depositphotos.com

