Category Archives: Local News
Glaser suddenly resigns as Branch County Public Defender; Vreeland appointed as interim PD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Matthew Glaser has resigned as Branch County Chief Public Defender after serving in the position since 2019. No immediate reason was given for his sudden resignation which was e...
May 22, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com
Bid for renovated courtroom furniture brought forward by Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bid on the type of wood that will be used for the furniture in the renovated Branch County courtrooms was brought forward by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during th...
May 22, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Branch and area counties see drops in unemployment claims from March to April
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Unemployment levels fell in Branch and surrounding counties from March to April, according to new numbers released Thursday by The Michigan Department of Technology, Management &...
May 22, 2025 Jernej Furman / CC
Congressman Walberg votes in favor of "big beautiful bill"
WASHINGTON DC, (WTVB)- President Trump's "big beautiful bill" has passed the House. Early this morning, lawmakers approved the massive spending plan 215 to 214 with all Democrats and two Republicans v...
May 22, 2025 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office
Below normal temperatures will usher in the holiday weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- It's going to be another chilly day across Branch County today. Highs this afternoon reaching only in the mid to upper 50's, that's well below where we should be for this time of...
May 22, 2025
A Grand Occasion owners release statement, investigation of Tuesday fire continues
COLDWATER MI, (WTVB)- While the investigation continues into what caused the Tuesday night fire that destroyed A Grand Occasion on Union City Road, the owners released a statement on Facebook Wednesda...
May 22, 2025
Angola man with multiple identities charged with child molestation
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A 50-year-old Angola man was arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of Level 4 felony child molestation. Police say Alejandro Hernandez, was arrested following a swift investigation p...
May 21, 2025
Investigation continues into Tuesday night fire, loss estimated at $1.5 million
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The investigation into what sparked that devastating fire Tuesday night at A Grand Occasion on Union City Road is continuing this afternoon. The fire was first noticed around 5:5...
May 21, 2025 WTVB PHOTO/ BRETT BRISCOE
Police bust underage drinking party in Steuben County
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB)- Over this past weekend the Steuben County Sheriff's Office, along with Indiana State Police, broke up a large underage drinking party. The party was taking place early Satur...
May 21, 2025
Communities gear up for annual Memorial Day celebrations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Memorial Day weekend is traditionally the unofficial start of the summer season and Coldwater, Quincy, Bronson and Union City will hold parades and other activities on Monday May...
May 21, 2025 EdZbarzhyvetsky / Depositphotos.com
