Category Archives: Local News
Branch County under a Winter Weather Advisory for freezing rain
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a Winter Weather Advisory that has been issued by the National Weather Service. It is in effect from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday night until 10:00 a.m. ...
Feb 05, 2025 Courtesy National Weather Service
State birth rate down, but Branch County was tops in Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While a new report shows Michigan reported the fewest babies born in 2023 since the 1940's, Branch County bucked that trend. While state officials say the low birth rate has bee...
Feb 05, 2025
Planning Commission approves McKenna zoning recommendations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission approved three recommendations from McKenna and Associates on Monday night which are designed to keep the city a Redevelopment Ready Community ...
Feb 04, 2025
Sherwood man charged with using his computer to possess child sex materials
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Sherwood man has been formally charged with three felony counts of being in aggravated possession of child sexually abusive materials and a felony count of using a computer to...
Feb 04, 2025 BrianAJackson / Depositphotos.com
Steuben County Sheriff's Office investigating Saturday fatal crash
MILLGROVE TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Office has released details of a fatal crash took place last Saturday night. They say the crash happened just before 6:30 p.m. on State Roa...
Feb 04, 2025 Courtesy Steuben County Sheriff's Department
City of Coldwater conducting core boring on South Monroe and South Clay
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers in Coldwater will have to put up with a couple of construction zones on Wednesday. South Monroe Street between U.S. 12 and West Pearl will be closed on Wednesday morning...
Feb 04, 2025
Trine University announces new master plan, facility upgrades planned
ANGOLA, IND (WTVB) - Trine University has announced details of a new master plan that includes a state-of-the-art student design center, new residence, academic and dining facilities, expanded green s...
Feb 04, 2025 Courtesy Trine University
BUSINESS BEAT: Organizers for Cultural Jubilee seeking sponsors and vendors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Plans continue for the Cultural Jubilee: A Gathering of Neighbors to be held on Saturday, May 17 in downtown Coldwater. Organizers are seeking groups and individuals to join as ...
Feb 04, 2025
Hillsdale County man gets jail time for threatening former Prosecutor
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A 30-year-old man was sentenced last Friday after he threatened the life of former Hillsdale County Prosecutor Neal Brady in a social media post. Paul Hawkins of Hillsdale County,...
Feb 04, 2025 Courtesy Michigan Department of Corrections
Coldwater Community Schools partnering with Chartwells to support students observing Ramadan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- With approximately 23% of Coldwater's student population identifying as Muslim and during the month-long observance of Ramadan they may be unable to participate in breakfast and ...
Feb 04, 2025 Coldwater Community Schools logo
