Category Archives: Local News

CBPU board approves new contract with United Steelworkers Local 14178
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a new tentative collective bargaining contract agreement between the United Steelworkers Local 14178, the Cit...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026

Suspect who triggered a shelter in place order apprehended
PENNFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - An armed man who triggered a multi-agency manhunt and shelter-in-place order in Pennfield Township, is now in police custody. That incident began Wednesday evening, pro...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026 Screenshot

ITC to conduct Transmission Line inspections
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -I TC will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures, lines and equipment in Michigan from September 8 through November 13, weather permitting. The ...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026

Michigan voting proposal goes to Supreme Court
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Organizers of a proposed constitutional amendment regarding voter identification requirements In Michigan have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for intervention following a deadl...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026

Union City Schools Food Club nearing launch date
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The upcoming launch of the Union City Food Club is set to bring a unique, dignified food security program directly to local families later this month. Operated as a school-base...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026

Hodshire releases statement following not guilty plea on felony charges
HILLSDALE,MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire pleaded not guilty Wednesday during a virtual arraignment to two felony charges authorized by the Michigan Attorney General's Office. The ...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026

CBPU Board approves updated purchasing policy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After much discussion during last month's meeting, the Coldwater BPU Board of Directors gave their approval on Wednesday to an updated Purchasing Policy for the city. City Attor...
Brett Briscoe Sep 3, 2026

Hodshire pleads not guilty at initial court appearance Wednesday morning
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott B. Hodshire pleaded not guilty on Wednesday morning to felony charges of obstruction of justice and misconduct in office. Arraigned via Zoom befor...
Brett Briscoe Sep 2, 2026 Screenshot

Hillsdale County Judge Sara Lisznyai dies unexpectedly
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale County is mourning the loss of 1st Circuit Court Judge Sara S. Lisznyai, whose unexpected death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from local officials and memb...
Brett Briscoe Sep 2, 2026

Road construction to alter traffic and parking around Branch County Courthouse
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - Road reconstruction on Hudson Street in Coldwater will temporarily alter traffic and parking configurations at the Branch County Courthouse starting Tuesday, September 8. The Cit...
Brett Briscoe Sep 2, 2026
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