Category Archives: Local News

No Primary will be needed in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- With no more then one candidate filing to run for Coldwater City Council in each of the four Wards, there will be no need for a primary election in August. Those filing at the Ci...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2025 EvgeniyShkolenko / Depositphotos.com

Illinois man faces felony financial crimes in Angola
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB)- A Illinoise man is facing multiple felony counts for financial crimes in Steuben County. 58 year old Michael A. Campo, of Mokena, Illinois, was arrested in Angola, on charges of mon...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2025

DDA Board approves Tibbits Plaza mural agreement with CCS and downtown building owner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As part of the 2025 Main Street Public Art program, the Downtown Development Authority Board approved a tri-party agreement with the Coldwater Community School District and down...
Jim Measel Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Tappenden tells DDA Board tenant has been found at former Two Bandits restaurant location
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An empty downtown Coldwater store front may soon be occupied. Branch County Economic Growth Alliance Director Audrey Tappenden told the Downtown Development Authority Board of D...
Jim Measel Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy Two Bandits Facebook page

Bronson finalist for Consumers Energy Grant
JACKSON,MI (WTVB)- The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced the top 10 finalists for the Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, which will provide a total of $50,000 in grant funding for pro...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page

Pets die in Battle Creek fire
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB)- The Battle Creek Fire Department, with assistance from LifeCare Ambulance, was dispatched to 20 Everett Ave. for a structure fire shortly after 3 p.m on Monday. Fire crews arr...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2025 D4E / CC

MSP searching for missing Calhoun County man
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB)- Michigan State Police asked the public for help Tuesday in finding a missing Calhoun County man who was last seen on Easter Sunday. 60 year old WIlliam "Bill" Fairchild, of Fredon...
Brett Briscoe Apr 23, 2025 David Nealon

Commissioners approve appointment of Branch County Equalization Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners officially approved the appointment of Lyndsey Shembarger as the county's Equalization Director on Tuesday afternoon. This comes after t...
Jim Measel Apr 22, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Quincy begins search for new Superintendent
QUINCY, MI (WTVB)- The Quincy Community School Board has announced the beginning of a process to search for a new superintendent. The board is currently soliciting community and staff input on the qua...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools

Recovered stolen vehicle in Branch County leads to multiple charges against Indiana residents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Three Fort Wayne, Indiana residents are facing multiple charges after being found in possession of a stolen car and drugs on Sunday in Coldwater. The incident began when Coldwate...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2025
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