Category Archives: Local News
Limited schedule meant few sports cancellations Wednesday, Thursday events in doubt due to winter storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In Branch County high school sports, there was no need for snow related cancellations yesterday because there were no activities scheduled for Wednesday. However, for toni...
Ken Delaney Feb 25, 2016
Schools close early as winter storm makes driving treacherous across Branch County Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Schools across Branch County sent students home early Wednesday, as a late season winter storm pounded sections of Michigan and the upper Midwest. A Winter Storm Warrning ...
Ken Delaney Feb 24, 2016
After almost 42 years behind the mic, News Director Jim Whelan set to retire (AUDIO)
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – After almost 42 years as reporter, anchor, and News Director for WTVB, Jim Whelan will get a chance to sleep in beginning next week. After tipping off the Branch County Bo...
Ken Delaney Feb 24, 2016
Winter storm bears down on Branch County, 8-12 inches of snow possible
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The National Weather Service has now extended the Winter Storm Warning for Branch County from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday until 4:00 p.m. Thursday with the prediction of 8-12 inch...
Ken Delaney Feb 24, 2016
Coldwater boys and girls sweep Lumen Christi in high school hoops
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In high school varsity boys and girls basketball Tuesday, in the Interstate Eight, it was a sweep for Coldwater over Jackson Lumen Christi. At home , the Coldwater boys be...
Ken Delaney Feb 24, 2016
Branch County sheriff pleads with county commissioners to increase staffing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Branch County Sheriff John Pollack is again asking county commissioners to find a way to approve bringing back a number of deputies to his department which has been short ...
Ken Delaney Feb 24, 2016
Bronson tops Colon in girls high school hoops, Coldwater takes on Lumen Christi tonight
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – In Branch County high school girls basketball Monday, Bronson was a winner at home with a 69-11 non-conference victory over Colon. Payton Robinson had 16 points with 10 poin...
Ken Delaney Feb 23, 2016
State audit shows improvements in Coldwater school district
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The Coldwater School District has cleared with flying colors a Michigan Department of Education audit of the district. That includes changes requested a year ago for impro...
Ken Delaney Feb 23, 2016
Couple uninjured in blaze that destroys Sherwood Township home early Sunday
SHERWOOD, MI (WTVB) – A blaze early Sunday in Branch County destroyed a home and garage in Sherwood Township. The fire at the Denise Cross residence at 836 Milligan Road was reported around 3:50...
Ken Delaney Feb 22, 2016
8 Branch County wrestlers are headed to MHSAA state finals, Coldwater freshman tops in league bowling meet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In Branch County high school sports, 8 wrestlers from the county will be headed to the Palace of Auburn Hills next month for the MHSAA Individual finals after placing in t...
Ken Delaney Feb 22, 2016
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