Category Archives: Local News

View of Northern lights possible tonight in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County residents may see a strong northern lights display starting tonight, if weather permits, with visibility potentially extending across up to 20 U.S. states, accordi...
Brett Briscoe Nov 6, 2025

Quincy Schools ready for next step in bond process
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Community Schools board is evaluating a proposal for a $59.5 million bond issue that could appear on the May 2026 ballot. The initiative, guided by community input and a...
Brett Briscoe Nov 6, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools

Business Beat : Tibbits annual auction raises over $85,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits' 46th Annual Auction, themed "Breakfast at Tiffany's," raised $80,500 this past Saturday . The event included a gala dinner on stage, a Dueling Pianos concert, live and ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 6, 2025 Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

CBPU Board approve power purchase agreements with MSCPA
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors approved a pair of power purchase agreements with the Michigan South Central Power Agency on Wednesday night. CBPU Director Paul Jakubcza...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025

City of Zeeland thanks CBPU crews for restoration efforts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Zeeland, Michigan has thanked Coldwater Board of Public Utilities crews for their efforts to restore power after the Zeeland area was impacted by strong straight lin...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025 Coldwater BPU Director Paul Jakubczak. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

CBPU changing internet services following May systemwide outage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Last May's internet outage for Coldwater B.P.U. customers had led to a change of suppliers. The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors approved a five-year contract with Merit Netw...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025 CBPU ISP Operations Manager Bob Worley. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

CHS National Honor Society's annual Turkey Trot 5k is Saturday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater High School's National Honor Society will host their annual Turkey Trot this Saturday. The annual fundraiser supports various local organizations such as the Shelterho...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025

Branch County announces Veterans Day closures
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Several key Branch County government offices, including the Branch County Courthouse, the Branch County Annex Building, and the Public Defenders Office, have announced upcoming ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Minor injuries reported in car vs deer accident
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, (WTVB) - Two people were injured in a collision between a car and deer Tuesday night in Branch County's Girard Township. According to the Branch County Sheriff's Department, deputies ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025

Steuben County Commissioners open to casino relocation discussions
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Board of Commissioners has formally expressed interest in being part of any future discussions regarding the relocation of an existing casino license within Indi...
Brett Briscoe Nov 5, 2025 welcomia / Depositphotos.com
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