Category Archives: Local News

BCSD Deputy involved in shooting incident, MSP investigating
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department has released details of a officer-involved shooting involving one of their deputies that took place Monday night during a police p...
Jim Measel Jan 21, 2025 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Quincy Police Chief addresses rumors after discovery of firearms
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - In an effort to clear the air about rumors that have been floating around, Quincy Police Chief Dalton Turmell addressed what happened at EAB Fabrication on South Main Street last w...
Jim Measel Jan 21, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: McTeacher fundraiser scheduled for Jennings Elementary
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy McDonald's restaurant will be holding a McTeacher Night Fundraiser on Monday, February 3, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.. The Quincy McDonald's will be hosting Jenn...
Jim Measel Jan 21, 2025 Mike Mozart / CC

Walberg hosts 5th district constituents at indoor inaugural watch party
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVB) - With the presidential inauguration moved inside because of the frigid weather, Michigan Republican Congressman Tim Walberg hosted about 180 constituents from the Fifth Distri...
Jim Measel Jan 21, 2025 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office

Branch County school districts shut down for Tuesday due to extreme cold
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - School officials around Branch County did not hesitant on Monday with the weather forecast calling for dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills over the area. All Branc...
Jim Measel Jan 21, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Favorable weather conditions for Saturday's Cardboard Sled Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Unlike last year, Saturday's Coldwater Kiwanis Club Cardboard Sled Races should have no weather issues. The races on Kiwanis Hill at Heritage Park became a part of Winterfest in...
Jim Measel Jan 20, 2025 Courtesy Kiwanis Club of Coldwater Facebook page

City of Bronson seeking bids on over 100 acres of "Schmid Farms" land
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is accepting sealed bids for the leasing of over 103 acres of farmland commonly known as "Schmid Farms" which can be accessed from Parham Road. According to a ...
Jim Measel Jan 20, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page

Smoking listed as cause of $15,000 fire at Country Knoll Apartments
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Careless smoking is being listed as the cause of a fire that broke out Sunday morning in one of the rental units at the Country Knoll Apartments located at 225 Smith Street. The...
Jim Measel Jan 20, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Public Safety Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: MCCU honored Raddon Crystal Performance Award
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - A local Credit Union has been honored for exceptional performance. Marshall Community Credit Union has received a 2024 Raddon Crystal Performance Award. The award places MCCU amo...
Jim Measel Jan 20, 2025 Courtesy Marshall Community Credit Union

St. Joseph County Animal Control makes walk-in service hour changes
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - St. Joseph County Sheriff Chad Spence has announced that the St. Joseph County Animal Control Division will be temporarily adjusting its walk-in services to better accom...
Jim Measel Jan 20, 2025 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
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