Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: New "Employment First" program implemented to assist disabled workers in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – With Governor Snyder out of the state, it fell to Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley to sign an executive order establishing an "Employment First" program that would lead to i...
Nov 19, 2015
Coldwater football and Bronson volleyball teams gear up for state semi final match-ups
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – In Branch County high school sports, it was a day for practice Wednesday for Coldwater Cardinal Football and Bronson Lady Viking Volleyball as the two teams prepare for th...
Nov 19, 2015
Tibbits coordinated program on Arab American culture draws reaction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Deadly terrorist attacks last Friday in Paris have put an edge on events in Branch County in the midst of a weeklong program educating people about Arab American culture a...
Nov 19, 2015
Another credit card skimmer found at a Coldwater gas station
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – For the second time this month, a credit card skimmer has been found on a gasoline pump at a station in Coldwater. The latest was discovered Wednesday morning at the Citgo...
Nov 18, 2015
Employee suffers severe burns from explosion and fire at Coldwater factory
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Serious burns have been reported to one man who was injured in an industrial explosion and fire late Tuesday afternoon in Coldwater. It happened at Real Alloy at 368 West ...
Nov 18, 2015
BUSINESS BEAT: Rose Ryan named CHC September Employee of the Month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Rose Ryan was recently named the Community Health Center of Branch County (CHC) September Employee of the Month. She has been an employee of CHC since June 2008. Rose is a...
Nov 18, 2015
Michigan State Police release sketch of suspect in Branch County armed robbery
HOMER, MI (WTVB) – Michigan State Police are hoping for the public's help in solving an armed robbery last Friday in northeastern Branch County. The robbery happened around 6:45 p.m. at A.J.'s G...
Nov 18, 2015
Bronson advances to volleyball semi-final with sweep of NorthPointe Christian in quarterfinal Tuesday
VICKSBURG, MI (WTVB) – The Bronson Lady Vikings have advanced to the Class C high school volleyball state semifinals with a 3-0 quarterfinal win over Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian last nigh...
Nov 18, 2015
Fight against cybercrime for Michigan State Police will be centered in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Police agencies fighting cybercrime in Branch County are in line for a major improvement in their battle against computer hackers and identity thieves. Beginning next year...
Nov 18, 2015
Foreclosure assistance available through the end of the year for Branch County residents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Families in Branch County struggling financially are being urged to apply for assistance to stay in their homes before it's too late. On December 31, 2015, the Michigan St...
Nov 17, 2015
