Category Archives: Local News

Police investigating homicide of Marshall man
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Jackson police are investigating a murder after they were sent to a home for a welfare check late Sunday night. Police found 45-year-old John Lusch of Marshall, dead at the home i...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2025

Business Beat: KCC nursing capstone & networking event April 24
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB)- Individuals interested in a career in health care or looking for work in the nursing industry can connect with area recruiters at Kellogg Community College's annual Nursing Ca...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2025

Wrong-Way Driver causes crash on I-94; alcohol confirmed as a factor
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB)- Early this morning at approximately 3:20 a.m. , Calhoun County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 94 near the 107-mile marker...
Brett Briscoe Apr 22, 2025 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Representative Wortz calls for letting homeschool students take any public school course
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz has introduced a plan to allow home educated students to enroll in any class at their local public school. Wortz says House Bill 4330 would rep...
Ken Delaney Apr 22, 2025 Rep. Jennifer Wortz, R-Quincy, introduces House Bill 4330, which would allow homeschool students to take any course at public schools. Wortz, seated is flanked by Reps. Gina Johnsen, R-Portland, and William Bruck, R-Erie, two of the bill’s cosponsors (courtesy Michigan House Republicans)

Theft uncovered at Branch Solar site; stolen equipment and narcotics seized
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Saturday, deputies from the Branch County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible breaking and entering in progress at the Branch Solar construction site. Upon ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 21, 2025

Stolen vehicle recovered, three arrested following multi-agency response
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Sunday a license plate reader operated by the Coldwater Police Department identified a Kia reported stolen out of Indiana. Local law enforcement initiated a coordinated search, ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 21, 2025

Coldwater hydrant flushing underway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Hydrant flushing has begun again in Coldwater. Coldwater Board of Public Utilities officials say the twice yearly hydrant flushing is necessary to ensure the City's water distri...
Brett Briscoe Apr 21, 2025 (courtesy City of Coldwater)

Business Beat : Tommy's Express Car Wash Grand Opening this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's newest car wash will celebrate their grand opening later this week. Tommy's Express Car Wash at 618 East Chicago road will host a Grand Opening weekend beginning wit...
Brett Briscoe Apr 21, 2025

Work Zone Safety Week in Michigan: Respect the zone so we all get home
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Starting today through Friday, Michigan joins the nation in observing National Work Zone Awareness Week , a critical campaign aimed at promoting safety for both road workers and ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 21, 2025

Branch County residents urged to get REAL ID before May 7 deadline
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the federal REAL ID deadline fast approaching on May 7, 2025, Branch County residents are being reminded to upgrade their driver's licenses or state IDs to comply with new ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 21, 2025
Sat May 23
Coldwater, MI, USA
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