Category Archives: Local News
UPDATE: National Weather Service confirms two tornadoes in Branch County Wednesday evening
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has now confirmed two tornadoes in Branch County Wednesday, with one in Ovid Township and the other an EF- Bethel Township. The first tornado ...
Apr 04, 2025 Courtesy National Weather Service Facebook page
AUDIO: Lindsey says possible "fuel tax" on electric vehicles should be part of road funding discussion
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the Michigan Speaker of the House has endorsed a plan to raise taxes on electric vehicles in an effort to find more funding for road construction, Branch County's represen...
Apr 04, 2025 Alpegor6 / Depositphotos.com
Bronson man arrested on drug charges
BRONSON, MI (WTVB)- A Bronson man is facing several charges after being arrested on Thursday by The Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET). 35 year old Robert Pierre Daggs was taken into custody at his hom...
Apr 04, 2025
BUSINESS BEAT: Mid City Supply celebrating Murdock's retirement today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After 46 years of dedicated service, Carl Murdock will retire from Mid City Supply, the company that purchased White Supply in 2020, this Friday, April 4. Since joining the comp...
Apr 04, 2025
Body of Battle Creek soldier recovered in Lithuania
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB)- The Army has identified the fourth soldier who died during a training in Lithuania as a 28-year-old from Battle Creek, identified as Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins. Knutso...
Apr 04, 2025
Power back on for most of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy crews made significant progress in getting power restored to its Branch County customers Thursday. The electric utility says this morning there are now just 214...
Apr 04, 2025
Ribbon cutting for new Bronson play ground next week
BRONSON, MI (WTVB)- The city of Bronson has announced the ribbon cutting for the new Kiwanis Park is set for next Thursday, April 10th at 4 p.m.. The event will feature games and snacks as thy celebra...
Apr 04, 2025
Branch County looking to hold annual scrap tire collection on October 11
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is hoping to conduct another scrap tire collection on Saturday, October 11. Plans were announced during Thursday's Board of Commissioners work session. This year's...
Apr 03, 2025 Jayme del Rosario / CC
Marc Kramer retiring as Quincy Community Schools Superintendent
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools will be the latest district searching for a new superintendent. After seven years of leading the district, Marc Kramer has announced his retirement, effect...
Apr 03, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools
Many Branch County residents still without power four days after storm
COLDWATER MI,(WTVB)- It's been four days since the first round of strong storms rolled through the area knocking out power to thousands, today more then 1,700 Branch County Consumer Energy customers r...
Apr 03, 2025 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com
