Category Archives: Local News
St. Joseph County burglary under investigation by State Police
CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers the Marshall post are investigating a burglary that occurred this past week in the 60000 block of U.S. 131 in St. Joseph County. Troope...
Aug 17, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
Flint man charged in alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from UC store
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Flint man was arraigned Wednesday in Branch County District Court in connection with an alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from a Union City store back in April. 23-year-ol...
Aug 16, 2024 Chris Potter / CC
MSP investigating theft from vehicle and bullet holes in semi windshield
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police Troopers from the Marshall post are investigating a theft from a vehicle and the discovery of three bullet holes in the front windshield of a semi ...
Aug 16, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
Max Larsen Principal leaving after taking job with Otsego Public Schools
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On the eve of a new school year, Coldwater Community Schools has posted the Principal's position at Max Larsen Elementary School. Julie Farmer, who has been the Principal at Max...
Aug 16, 2024 Max Larsen Elementary School (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Entries being accepted for #CaptureColdwater photo contest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to participate in the City of Coldwater's annual #CaptureColdwater Photo Contest. Those who enter have the opportunity t...
Aug 16, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour comes to Coldwater next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour will once again spend some time in Branch County. The tour is scheduled to be at Kilgore International at 595 West Chicago in Coldwater for a C...
Aug 16, 2024 Courtesy Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour Facebook page
Namesake of Trine University passes away at 82
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The namesake of Trine University has died. Doctor Ralph Trine passed away on Wednesday following a long illness at the age of 82. What was then Tri-State University was renamed Tri...
Aug 16, 2024 Courtesy Trine University Facebook page
Two Thursday afternoon Branch County crashes result in three injuries
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Three persons were injured in a pair of Thursday afternoon traffic crashes in Branch County. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says the first crash involved a motorcycl...
Aug 15, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Blackhawk special assessment resolution brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was six years ago this Monday when the Blackhawk Dam in Coldwater Township almost failed. The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted during their work session on Thursday...
Aug 15, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Branch 911 dispatcher receives Red Cross Life Saver Award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Branch County 9-1-1 dispatcher has been honored by the American Red Cross for her actions on May 17 when five persons including four occupants of an Amish two-wheel wagon were...
Aug 15, 2024 AlexanderMils / Depositphotos.com
