Category Archives: Local News
Branch County commissioners to discuss Sheriff's Department funding, building inspector
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Sheriff’s Department staffing concerns remain in the focus for the Branch County Board of Commissioners, but at their work session Tuesday, commissioners will also l...
Mar 07, 2016
Another big turnout for annual Women's Health Fest in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The 19th Annual Women's Health Fest and Expo hosted nearly 300 women from Branch County and beyond at the Branch Area Careers Center in Coldwater Saturday. Participants vi...
Mar 07, 2016
Two Bronson wrestlers pick up All State honors, March Magic for boys basketball begins tonight
BRONSON, MI (WTVB)- The high school wrestling season wrapped up Saturday with two Bronson wrestlers returning from the MHSAA Individual Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills with All-State honors and f...
Mar 07, 2016
Branch County ballot issues include fluoride and fire protection
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – While all registered voters in Branch County will get a chance Tuesday to vote for a Presidential Primary candidate of their choice, voters in Union City and Bronson Town...
Mar 07, 2016
Higher voter turnout expected in Tuesday's primary; voters will see more names than expected
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Even though there are only 4 Republican and 2 Democrat candidates for President still in the race, Branch County and other voters around the state will see a whole lot mor...
Mar 07, 2016
Sturgis shoplifting suspect in custody after stabbing Walmart worker
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) – A Walmart employee in Sturgis is recovering from a stab wound to the neck after he tried to stop a suspected shoplifter who was apparently armed with a knife. Witnesses were...
Mar 05, 2016
Coldwater, Union City bow out of MHSAA Girls Basketball Tournament during a busy sports weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The girls basketball season ended for Branch County teams came to an end Friday night, while at the MHSAA Individual Wrestling Finals, two Bronson wrestlers made it to the final ...
Mar 05, 2016
Bronson Golf Club to be auctioned off in foreclosure sale later this month
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – Have you ever thought about owning your own golf course? Now might be your chance. A foreclosure sale for the former Bronson Golf Club will be held Thursday, March 31 at 10:...
Mar 04, 2016
Despite crowded conditions, no transfers planned yet for Branch County jail female inmates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Even though the number of female inmates remains slightly over capacity at the Branch County Jail, there are no immediate plans to transfer more prisoners to the Calhoun C...
Mar 04, 2016
Marathon Gas Station in Bronson the latest to be hit by armed robbery
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – There has been another gas station armed robbery in the area, and this time the Marathon Gas Station in Bronson was hit. Bronson Deputy Police Chief Brad McConn tells us the...
Mar 04, 2016
