Category Archives: Local News
Branch County now accepting construction bids for new patrol garage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners is officially seeking proposals for the construction of a new patrol garage to support the Branch County Sheriff's Department. The garag...
May 15, 2026
Man who led police on 100 mph chase now in custody
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater man who led police on a multi-state pursuit last month that reached speeds of over 100 mph on I-69 is now in the Branch County Jail. 39-year-old Mason Holbrook is ...
May 15, 2026 Screenshot
Lower Peninsula one buck rule approved following marathon debate
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Following a marathon nine-hour meeting on Wednesday, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC) officially approved the highly anticipated and fiercely debated "one buck rule...
May 14, 2026
Coldwater's Downtown Historic Commission approves signage request for Bennett Apartments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Downtown Historic Commission approved a signage request from the owners of the renovated property at 22 West Pearl Street as well as the removal of a she...
May 14, 2026 Screenshot
Consumers Energy expands out reach to assist customers facing financial pressures
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy continues to expand its direct outreach to Michigan customers, reaching over 30,000 people directly this year through phone calls and in-person events around th...
May 14, 2026
Global entertainment to take center stage at Cultural Jubilee
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Downtown Coldwater is set to transform into a vibrant global hub on Saturday, as the third annual Cultural Jubilee takes over Tibbits Plaza and South Hanchett Street. The highly...
May 14, 2026
The Branch County Fair Grounds will go to the dogs on May 30 with Dog-O-Rama Festival
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The inaugural Dog-O-Rama festival will take over the Branch County Fairgrounds in Coldwater, , on Saturday, May 30, offering a jam-packed schedule of activities for local canine...
May 14, 2026
Business Beat: Dark Horse Brewing expansion establishes Marshall as a premier Michigan beer destination
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Dark Horse Brewing Co. has consolidated its manufacturing and marketing operations at its Marshall facility, driving a 58% increase in production in 2025 and establishing the sit...
May 14, 2026
Welcome Back to the Lake at Tip-Up Island set for Saturday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The annual "Welcome Back to the Lake" celebration returns to Tip-Up Island this Saturday, offering local both residents and visitors a lively kickoff to the summer season. Sponsore...
May 14, 2026
County officials continue long term tornado recovery
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Emergency Management Coordinator Tim Miner told the 9-1-1 Board on Wednesday they have applied for a FEMA declaration following the EF-3 tornado that struck Union ...
May 13, 2026
