Category Archives: Local News
MSP seeking information on missing Marshall woman
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police Marshall Post are calling for public assistance following the disappearance of 44-year-old Jeanette Jaeger. Jaeger was reported missing on...
May 06, 2026
Car Show and Swap Meet returns to Branch County Fairgrounds
The Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet is shifting gears this year, officially moving to a Friday and Saturday schedule for its 2026 return to the Branch County Fairgrounds. This change, announced b...
May 06, 2026
Erica Kirk to deliver Hillsdale College commencement address Saturday
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Erika Kirk, the CEO and chair of Turning Point USA, is set to deliver the keynote address at Hillsdale College's 174th Commencement ceremony this Saturday. Kirk stepped into her...
May 06, 2026 Screenshot
Branch County letter carriers to participate in national "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County letter carriers will join the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday, May 9, to help replenish local pantries facing springtime shortages. As part o...
May 06, 2026
Woman and teen shot and killed over soccer game in Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) - A 14-year-old boy and a woman in her 30s were killed Tuesday evening following a dispute over a soccer game at Southwest Elementary School in Grand Rapids. According to the G...
May 06, 2026
Branch County voters reject bond issues in Coldwater and Quincy
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - School bond issues in both the Coldwater and Quincy Community School Districts were soundly defeated on Tuesday. Voters in Coldwater rejected the districts $64 million dollar bo...
May 06, 2026
Michigan Realtors providing financial assistance to tornado victims
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Realtors and the Branch County Association of Realtors , St. Joseph County Association of Realtors and Southwestern Michigan Association Realtors with assistance from the...
May 06, 2026
The search begins for State Capitol 2026 Christmas tree
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - It's only early May but The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has launched the search for the 2026 state Christmas tree, seeking a spruce or fir at least ...
May 05, 2026
Driver injured in Monday night accident
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB)- A driver escaped with non-life-threatening injuries after a single-vehicle crash Monday night in Algansee Township. Branch County Sheriff's deputies responded to the inte...
May 05, 2026
Business Beat : Jim's Place to host street party to celebrate 2nd anniversary
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jim's Place Billiards in Coldwater, Michigan, is set to celebrate its second anniversary with a massive street party on Saturday, May 16. The festivities will take place at 4 S ...
May 05, 2026
