Category Archives: Local News
Union City man killed in I-94 rollover crash
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) ' A Union City man was killed in a rollover crash on I-94 in Battle Creek Friday evening. Around 10:15 p.m., troopers with the Michigan State Police were sent to the area...
Apr 12, 2025
Coldwater Boy Scout installing Blessing Boxes for Eagle Scout project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the qualifications among the many required to be an Eagle Scout is to complete a significant community service project, and that is exactly what Coldwater Boy Scout Seth ...
Apr 12, 2025
Branch County deputies kept busy on first week of overnight patrols
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Branch County sheriff Fred Blankenship says deputies were kept busy during the first week of the recently reinstated overnight patrols. The week of April 1st through the 8th Blan...
Apr 11, 2025 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Blankenship announces jail inmate agreement with Macomb County during Commissioners meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship announced during Friday's Branch County Board of Commissioners meeting that an agreement has been reached with Macomb County to house up t...
Apr 11, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
Branch County Commissioners approve 5 month consulting contract with Waterbury
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a five month consultant contract with Ovid Township Treasurer and former Branch County Treasurer Julie Waterbury durin...
Apr 11, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Grand Rapids man arrested for operating under the influence after crashing into Battle Creek home
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - A 30-year-old Grand Rapids man was taken into custody by Battle Creek police in the early Friday, morning, following a reckless driving spree that ended with the man's miniva...
Apr 11, 2025
Palm Sunday tornadoes devastate Branch County, in 1965
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - April 11, 1965, Palm Sunday turned from a day of reverence to one of chaos in Branch County, as two monstrous F4 tornadoes tore through the region, leaving a long lasting scar. ...
Apr 11, 2025
Calhoun County Sheriff's Office recognized for excellence in policy management and training
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB)- The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office has been recognized for excellence in policy management and training in 2024 by Lexipol, a policy, training, and wellness support provide...
Apr 11, 2025
Battle Creek man arrested after shots fired during large fight
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Battle Creek police arrested a 35 year old Battle Creek man following an incident involving a large fight Thursday afternoon . Officers responded to the the 300 block of West...
Apr 11, 2025
Community donates almost $50,000 for families that lost three children in fatal storm accident
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Over 700 people have donated a total of $49,283 so far in a GoFundMe appeal for Branch County families that lost three children as a tree fell on their vehicle during a seve...
Apr 11, 2025
