Category Archives: Local News
Representative Wortz calls for letting homeschool students take any public school course
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz has introduced a plan to allow home educated students to enroll in any class at their local public school. Wortz says House Bill 4330 would rep...
Apr 22, 2025 Rep. Jennifer Wortz, R-Quincy, introduces House Bill 4330, which would allow homeschool students to take any course at public schools. Wortz, seated is flanked by Reps. Gina Johnsen, R-Portland, and William Bruck, R-Erie, two of the bill’s cosponsors (courtesy Michigan House Republicans)
Theft uncovered at Branch Solar site; stolen equipment and narcotics seized
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Saturday, deputies from the Branch County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a possible breaking and entering in progress at the Branch Solar construction site. Upon ...
Apr 21, 2025
Stolen vehicle recovered, three arrested following multi-agency response
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Sunday a license plate reader operated by the Coldwater Police Department identified a Kia reported stolen out of Indiana. Local law enforcement initiated a coordinated search, ...
Apr 21, 2025
Coldwater hydrant flushing underway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Hydrant flushing has begun again in Coldwater. Coldwater Board of Public Utilities officials say the twice yearly hydrant flushing is necessary to ensure the City's water distri...
Apr 21, 2025 (courtesy City of Coldwater)
Business Beat : Tommy's Express Car Wash Grand Opening this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's newest car wash will celebrate their grand opening later this week. Tommy's Express Car Wash at 618 East Chicago road will host a Grand Opening weekend beginning wit...
Apr 21, 2025
Work Zone Safety Week in Michigan: Respect the zone so we all get home
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Starting today through Friday, Michigan joins the nation in observing National Work Zone Awareness Week , a critical campaign aimed at promoting safety for both road workers and ...
Apr 21, 2025
Branch County residents urged to get REAL ID before May 7 deadline
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the federal REAL ID deadline fast approaching on May 7, 2025, Branch County residents are being reminded to upgrade their driver's licenses or state IDs to comply with new ...
Apr 21, 2025
Anti-Trump protesters gather in downtown Coldwater Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - About 75 people showed at the Four Corners Parks in downtown Coldwater Saturday to take part in a nationwide network of demonstrations against the Trump administration. Called 5...
Apr 20, 2025 Protesters in downtown Coldwater, MI April 19, 2025 (photo courtesy Our Coldwater Plus)
Vandals damage restroom, playground equipment at Quincy Village Park
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Village of Quincy officials say they have had several instances of vandalism in the Village Park in the past week, with the latest in the men's restroom. Among the damage Friday ni...
Apr 19, 2025
Lindsey introduces Make America Healthy Again legislation
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Senator Jonathan Lindsey this week introduced two bills that he says seek to improve health outcomes for Michiganders. Lindsey says Senate Bills 227 and 228 tackle issues es...
Apr 18, 2025
