Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater soccer team wins conference tournament title, golf and tennis teams at state championships today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Thursday night in boys high soccer, Coldwater beat the visiting Marshall Redhawks 2-0 to win the championship of the Interstate Eight Gold Division tournament. The Cardina...
Oct 16, 2015
Lax security at Branch County Courthouse worries some county commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Nearly half the time the Branch County Courthouse is open for business, there is no security staff at the only entrance to the building. That entrance is also the location...
Oct 16, 2015
Two arrested after home invasions in Reading area
READING, MI (WTVB) – Home invasions this month near Long Lake in Reading Township have landed two men from Toledo, Ohio behind bars. A break in the investigation came when authorities used OnSta...
Oct 15, 2015
BUSINESS BEAT: Foundation says embracing technology could save state government millions
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – A technology think tank says Michigan can save nearly $290 million over the next five years by embracing technology and automating more government jobs and services.The Info...
Oct 15, 2015
Domestic violence prevention volunteers as well as Teen Share honored at special event
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Two decades of helping homeless teens in Branch County was recognized in ceremonies last night in Coldwater. Altrusa Teen Share began operations 20 years ago and then late...
Oct 15, 2015
State prison workers in Coldwater and elsewhere could soon have new contract deal
LANSING, MI (WTVB) – It appears state prison workers in Coldwater and around the state are close to having a new contract they could vote on. The Michigan State Employees Association and the Mic...
Oct 15, 2015
Coldwater volleyball teams sweep Lumen Christi on Block Out Cancer night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Wednesday night in high school volleyball, Coldwater was a winner at home over Jackson Lumen Christi 3 games to 1 with the victory putting the cap on the annual "Block Out...
Oct 15, 2015
Coldwater Township rollover accident injuries 3 as driver tries to avoid deer on I-69
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Three teenage girls were injured early Thursday in Branch County in a car-deer rollover accident on I-69 south of Coldwater. Michigan State Police say the deer wasn't hit ...
Oct 15, 2015
BUSINESS BEAT: Bronson Community School District celebrating America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education grant
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) – Bronson Community School District has received a $25,000 grant from America's Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The district will use the money t...
Oct 14, 2015
Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence to host open house Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – 2015 is the 20th anniversary year for Altrusa Teen Share and the Branch County Coalition against Domestic Violence is also celebrating 32 years of service to the county. T...
Oct 14, 2015
