Category Archives: Local News

Wortz pushing forward with bill to honor the late Casey Rice with Memorial highway designation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz is pushig forward with legislation aimed at honoring Casey Rice, a dedicated Branch County Road Commission employee who was tragically killed...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Michigan third-grade reading scores fall to 12-year low on M-STEP
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan's third-grade reading scores have fallen to a 12-year low, with only 38.2% of students demonstrating proficiency in English Language Arts on the latest state standardized...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Coldwater police remind micro mobility users of ordinances governing electric transportation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Police are issuing a puplic reminder regarding the city's traffic and safety regulations following a noticeable surge in electric bicycles, scooters, and skateboar...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Business Beat : Tibbits welcomes back the neon tinged '80s music experience of 'The 1985'
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Music lovers are invited to dig deep into their closets and find their vintage 1980's fashon as the historic Tibbits Opera House welcomes back The 1985 and their Totally '80s Mi...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

State lawmaker wants E-Bike, E-Scooter safety bill passed, bipartisan support expected
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Representative Phil Skaggs is spearheading a bipartisan legislative effort to enact stricter safety regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters, following a sharp...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Michigan to test pay-per-mile system for road funding
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan is launching the planning phase of a pilot program to test a pay-per-mile "road usage charge" system. Backed by $7.65 million in state funding, the study is designed as a...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Commissioners approve grant to hire assistant prosecutor to focus on crimes by non U.S. citizens
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A three year $436,000 federal grant to fund the hiring of an Assistant Prosecutor to serve as a Special Counsel who would focus on drug dealing, human trafficking and fraud bein...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Coldwater man charged with making threats against police and other community targets
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man has been charged with making a false report or threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to carry out mass violence against law enforcement and community t...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Coldwater man arraigned on sexual assault charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 22-year-old man faces up to five years in prison after being charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct involving force following an incident in Coldwater. Tayshaun Cru...
Brett Briscoe Sep 9, 2026

Branch County traffic stop leads to drug arrest
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Labor Day weekend traffic stop in Branch County led to the arrest of the female driver on drug charges. 49-year-old Dawn Marie Simmons was arrested Saturday morning after...
Brett Briscoe Sep 8, 2026
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