Category Archives: Local News

St. Joseph County deputies investigating Wednesday night fatal crash
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A fatal crash on Wednesday night involving a 19-year-old woman from Sturgis remains under investigation by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department. St. Joseph County S...
Jim Measel Mar 14, 2025 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Branch County under High Wind Watch, outdoor burning discouraged
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a High Wind Watch which has been issued by the National Weather Service for Saturday afternoon. Forecasters are calling for south winds around 3...
Jim Measel Mar 14, 2025 wwwuppertal / CC

Three arrested in Steuben County on burglary and drug charges
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - Three Indiana residents were arrested by the Steuben County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday morning on burglary and drug related charges The arrests took place after St...
Jim Measel Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department

Courtroom renovation and Health Department projects ready to go to bid
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Construction contractor bids for this year's renovation of three courtrooms at the Branch County Courthouse as well as countertop replacements at the Branch County Health Depart...
Jim Measel Mar 13, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Applications being accepted for 2025 Branch County Fair King/Queen candidates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Applications for the 2025 Branch County Fair King and Queen candidates are now open. They are due back to the Fair Office via email or in person by 11:59 p.m. on June 9. Applica...
Jim Measel Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page

Coldwater Historic District Commission approves work for 40 South Hanchett
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Historic District Commission approved proposed changes to the building at 40 South Hanchett Street on Wednesday night. The board approved a Certificate of Appropri...
Jim Measel Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater

BUSINESS BEAT: Short's Root Beer Stand opens for another season
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's sure sign that spring has arrived in Coldwater. Short's Root Beer Stand at 378 West Chicago is now open for the season. Short's Root Beer Stand opened in March of 2013 and ...
Jim Measel Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy Short's Root Beer stand

Algansee unoccupied structure fire blamed on discarded staining materials
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A busy week for area firefighters continued on Wednesday afternoon as a structure fire broke out in the 400 block of South Fremont Road just north of Warren Road. Quincy...
Jim Measel Mar 13, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page

Large police presence in Ovid Township during MSP/SWET investigation
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police and the Southwest Enforcement Team were busy on Wednesday executing search warrants at four locations in Branch County. Three of the warrants were exec...
Jim Measel Mar 12, 2025 Michigan State Police logo

Two suspects busted by Steuben County Sheriff's Department on numerous drug charges
PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - Two Angola residents were arrested Wednesday morning after the Steuben County Sheriff's Department seized a large quantity of suspected drugs. The Sheriff's Department s...
Jim Measel Mar 12, 2025 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department
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