Category Archives: Local News
Potent opioid linked to 11 Michigan deaths so far this year, MDHHS says it's 100 times more potent than fentanyl
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Health officials are warning of a synthetic opioid that's 100 times more potent than fentanyl. Carfentanil is reemerging in the illicit drug supply, according to the Michigan Depa...
Jun 30, 2025
Statewide July speed enforce begins Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Exceeding the speed limit is more than just breaking traffic laws, it represents dangerous behavior that threatens the safety of everyone on the road. Driving at high speeds wit...
Jun 30, 2025
Quincy to officially hire Denney as superintendent at special meeting
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Board of Education will hold a special meeting this evening with one item on the agenda, the hiring of a new superintendent. Last week after a search that ultimately led...
Jun 30, 2025
Snyder found competent to stand trial after forensic examinations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two criminal cases against a Coldwater Lake man who is facing nine charges can proceed in Branch County District Court after it was determined he is now competent to stand trial...
Jun 29, 2025 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
One injured in early morning crash
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) One person was transported to the hospital following an early morning accident in Union Township. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says around 5:30 Saturday morning a v...
Jun 28, 2025
Wortz introduces bills would cover group prenatal care through insurance, Medicaid
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Rep. Jennifer Wortz of Quincy this week announced a bipartisan plan to support group prenatal care, an innovative service that allows pregnant moms to bond and support each ...
Jun 27, 2025 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page
Locally grown produce continues to highlight Coldwater Farmers Market
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Farmers Market will kick off this weekend for its 11th season. The market will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting Saturday and running through September...
Jun 27, 2025
Fireworks can be set off starting Sunday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the Fourth of July approaches, fireworks can legally be set off across Michigan beginning this weekend. Under state law, starting on Sunday and ending next Saturday, July 5th...
Jun 27, 2025 Chris / CC
Van Havel honored for heroic actions in skies of above Iraq
WASHINGTON, DC (WTVB) - This week, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) hosted a ceremony to present Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Van Havel with the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor award from the U.S. ...
Jun 27, 2025
Business Beat: Farmers market returns to Coldwater on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Farmers Market will kick off this weekend for its 11th season. The market will run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting tomorrow and running through September...
Jun 27, 2025
