Category Archives: Local News
Nine year draft lease with MSU Forestry for Bater Road property brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A proposed nine year draft lease between Branch County and Michigan State University for the county's Bater Road property was brought forward by the Board of Commissioners durin...
Apr 02, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Former Legg Middle School teacher arrested on Branch County charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former Legg Middle School employee 58-year-old Keith Johnson was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges related to child sexually abusive material, according to Branch C...
Apr 02, 2026 Screenshot
Major community clean up planned for Union City area
UNION CITY, (WTVB) - The Union City Tornado Response Team has announced a major community clean-up effort scheduled for Saturday, April 18. This initiative aims to support any residents impacted by la...
Apr 02, 2026
Man faces potential charges after threatening to shoot up Adrian College
ADRIAN, MI (WTVB) - The Adrian Police Department is investigating a man who allegedly threatened to "shoot up the school" at Adrian College on Wednesday evening. Police were dispatched to the campus a...
Apr 02, 2026
Business Beat : Jersey Mike's now open in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jersey Mike's Subs officially opened its Coldwater location week, at 569 East Chicago St.. The new sandwich shop occupies one of five commercial units in the former Family Video...
Apr 02, 2026
CBPU approves bid for physical security projects
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The CBPU Board of Directors approved a bid of just over $129,000 on Wednesday night from Lakeland Electronics for 19 budgeted physical security projects for the City and the uti...
Apr 02, 2026
Whitmer requests major disaster declaration from President Trump for March 6 tornados
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump Wednesday to secure federal assistance for residents in Branch, Cass, and ...
Apr 01, 2026
Governor Whitmer appoints Stempien Branch County 15th Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday the appointment of Zachary W. Stempien to the 15th Circuit Court of Branch County. Stempien, who has served as the Branch County...
Apr 01, 2026
Fundraising effort underway for family of 5-year-old Colon boy who tragically died Tuesday morning
COLON, MI (WTVB) - Five-year-old Adam Clemans is being remembered by the Colon community as a life lost too soon following a tragic accident early Tuesday morning. While the St. Joseph County Sheriff'...
Apr 01, 2026 Screenshot
Branch County governmental offices to be closed for Good Friday, mail delivery and trash pick up will operate on regular schedule
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local government offices in Coldwater and throughout Branch County will be closed this Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday. The City of Coldwater and the Board of Publi...
Apr 01, 2026
