Category Archives: Local News
New plaque to honor the only Michigan Governor from Coldwater to be dedicated
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bit of history will be revived in Coldwater next weekend. Sunday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. the US 12 Heritage Trail Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will be dedica...
Apr 18, 2025
Donald Rogers re-elected to Michigan Townships Association District 23 director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Coldwater Township supervisor Donald Rogers will continue to serve on The Michigan Townships Association's Board of Directors after being re-elected at a caucus held during their...
Apr 18, 2025
Business Beat : Oaklawn Color Classic
MARSHAL, MI (WTVB)- The Oaklawn Color Classic is going to be colorful again this year! Runners and walkers will be doused in colored powder throughout the route. This event is an example of Oaklawn's ...
Apr 18, 2025
Consumers Energy looking to hire line workers
Jackson, MI (WTVB)- Consumers Energy says they need more line workers. New hires spend eleven weeks at their training center in Marshall and then four years as an apprentice. Union apprenticeship admi...
Apr 18, 2025 Courtesy Consumer's Energy
Three firms submit bids for Branch County Courtroom renovations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners were told during their work session on Thursday that another million dollars may be needed to finish renovation work on the courthouse b...
Apr 17, 2025 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Police investigate Battle Creek stabbing
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Early Thursday morning, Battle Creek Police were called to a reported fight and stabbing in the 40th block of South 23rd Street. The victim, a 20-year-old male, attempted to ...
Apr 17, 2025
Many government offices will be closed for Good Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- A number of governmental offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday. Specifically, the Branch County Treasurer's Office, the Branch County Courthouse, and the B...
Apr 17, 2025 Bryan Mills / CC
Business Beat: Capri Drive In Easter Egg Hunt
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- The Capri Drive In will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt and a double feature movies on the big screens this Saturday April,19th. The gates will open at 6 p.m., with the Egg Hunt sta...
Apr 17, 2025
Rep. Wortz invites area residents to April 21 office hours in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz is inviting residents of Branch and Hillsdale counties and the city of Hudson to attend her community office hours Monday, April 21. Wortz, (...
Apr 17, 2025 Courtesy State Representative Jennifer Wortz's office
Indiana State Police say Michigan man linked to decades old cold case murder
FT WAYNE, IN (WTVB) - The murder of 26-year-old Phyllis Bailer in Allen County, IN in 1972 has been solved. Indiana State Police say the man who they believe killed her was Fred Lienemann, from Grosse...
Apr 17, 2025 Olivier26 / Depositphotos.com
