Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater High School therapy dog "Archie" makes CHS debut
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A black Labrador retriever named Archie recently made his debut as the new Coldwater High School therapy dog. Archie is under the care of high school psychologist Annie Wulliman...
Dec 12, 2024 Photo courtesy of 2nd Story Marketing
BUSINESS BEAT: Smitty's Pizza and K of C honored for providing free dinners
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson honored Smitty's Pizza and the Knights of Columbus during Monday's City Council for their efforts in serving free dinners on Thanksgiving Day. Mayor Bill Rineh...
Dec 12, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel
Bronson City Council approves new Kiwanis Park playground project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - After getting a grant from the State of Michigan back in July, the Bronson City Council approved the construction of a new playground at Kiwanis Park on Monday night. City Manager...
Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson 2022 Master Plan
Coldwater Walmart hosts 11th annual Branch County Shop with a Hero
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 11th annual Branch County Shop with a Hero was held Tuesday evening at the Wal Mart store in Coldwater. The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence orga...
Dec 11, 2024 Photo courtesy Coldwater Public Safety Department Facebook page
McConn honored for 50 years of service to the Bronson Fire Department
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A long time member of the Bronson Fire Department was honored during Monday's Bronson City Council meeting. Assistant Fire Chief Larry McConn was honored for his 50 years of servi...
Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
Two adults and two children escape Butler Township mobile home fire
BUTLER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Firefighters from four departments had to battle a mobile home fire late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning in Butler Township. The fire was reported at 1071 Butler...
Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Organizers thank those who took part in Quincy Lights
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Quincy and the Quincy Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of the Quincy businesses and non-profits that participated in the Annual Quincy Lights and Parade e...
Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Winter Weather Advisories in effect throughout southwest Michigan
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Unlike other parts of southwest Michigan, no advisories are in effect for Branch County but the weather over the next 24 to 36 hours will make you wonder why do you live her...
Dec 11, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service
Commissioners pass resolution allowing COA to apply for No Wrong Door grant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally adopted a resolution on Tuesday that allows the Commission on Aging to apply for a new grant being offered by the State of Mich...
Dec 11, 2024 Commission on Aging Executive Director Amy Duff. Photo courtesy Branch County Association of Realtors
Frisbie wins hand recount in 44th District State House race by 79 votes
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Republican Calhoun County commissioner Steve Frisbie won the hand recount for the 44th District Michigan State House seat by a larger margin than the results that were earlier ce...
Dec 11, 2024 Steve Frisbie representing Life Care Ambulance during a Bronson City Council meeting in July of 2022. Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
