Category Archives: Local News
Recently retired St Joseph County Road Commission Director honored with prestigious award
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - John Lindsey, the recently retired managing director of the St. Joseph County Road Commission, has been honored with a Distinguished Service Award by the County Road Association (...
Apr 17, 2026
State lawmakers want to put a stop to yearly utility rate increases
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee is currently reviewing Senate Bill 768, which would require a three-year gap between utility rate increase requests. Under exi...
Apr 17, 2026
Commissioners reduce millage rate on Branch County Jail
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a proposal to reduce the millage rate for the Branch County Jail during their work session on Thursday. The Board chose ...
Apr 16, 2026 Screenshot
Branch County Commissioners to formally approve joining multi county disaster application at next meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a resolution during their work session on Thursday to join Cass and St. Joseph counties in applying for up to $400,000 i...
Apr 16, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Tornado confirmed in Branch County in Wednesday morning storms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four tornadoes have now been confirmed across West Michigan following a powerful line of storms that swept through the region Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. In its ...
Apr 16, 2026
Bronson businesses chosen for Match on Main Grant program
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is moving forward with a resolution to support two local businesses, Smitty's Pizza and Shaunda's Hair Chair , in their applications for the Michigan Economic ...
Apr 16, 2026
Area Agency on Aging Requesting community input for multi year plan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging IIIC (AAA IIIC) is seeking public input via an online survey and four in-person community sessions to develop its Multi-Year Area Plan...
Apr 16, 2026 Screenshot
Coldwater Haitian community eagerly watching DC legislation that would extend Temporary Protected Status
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The recent bipartisan movement in the House to reinstate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians through 2029 offers a reprieve for the roughly 500 Haitian residents who h...
Apr 16, 2026
Michigan House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote, likely to fail in the Senate
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship to register and cast a ballot in state and local elections...
Apr 16, 2026
Business Beat : Kimball Camp gearing up for 2026 season with registrations now open, staff wanted
READING, MI (WTVB) - Kimball Camp Outdoor Center in Reading, is officially gearing up for its 2026 summer season, with registration now open for both Day Camp and Overnight Resident Camp programs. Loc...
Apr 16, 2026
