Category Archives: Local News

Boil water advisory issued for a number of homes in Bronson
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Due to a drop in pressure in a section of the water distribution system, the City of Bronson has issued a boil water advisory effective immediately for a number of homes. The area...
Ken Delaney Jul 01, 2024 (courtesy City of Bronson)

Village of Quincy accepting applications for open Village Council position
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - With Christy Berry stepping down from the Quincy Village Council on June 19 because she moved out of the village, letters of interest from individuals interested in filling the ope...
Jim Measel Jul 01, 2024 Courtesy Village of Quincy

City of Coldwater encourage use of nearby parking lots for fireworks show
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Those who plan to attend the City of Coldwater's annual fireworks show on Thursday night, July 4 are being encouraged by city officials to use nearby parking lots. Parking will ...
Jim Measel Jul 01, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater City Offices Facebook page

Lakeland Correctional Officer charged with being in possession of drugs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A corrections officer at the Lakeland Correctional Facility was recently arrested by the Michigan State Police for being in alleged possession of illegal drugs. The State Police...
Jim Measel Jul 01, 2024

BUSINESS BEAT: El Cerritos holding fundraisers following recent tragedies
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Following a pair of tragedies last week, El Cerritos Restaurants in Coldwater and Hillsdale will be raising money over the next couple of days for the families who have lost lov...
Jim Measel Jul 01, 2024

Almost 4 inches of rain measured in June by MSU Extension Service weather station
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State University Extension Service weather station at the Bloom Dairy Farm wound up measuring almost four inches of rain (3.98) for the month of June which brou...
Jim Measel Jul 01, 2024 samuelstoeckli / CC

Funeral for Hillsdale County deputy Bill Butler scheduled for Wednesday
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Funeral services for slain Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Deputy William "Bill" Butler Junior will be held this Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hillsdale Co...
Jim Measel Jul 01, 2024 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

More details released on fatal shooting of Hillsdale County deputy
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire says 51-year-old William Butler, Junior was the deputy who was shot to death in Jefferson Township on Thursday afternoon. Hodshire says B...
Jim Measel Jun 28, 2024

Branch County United Way RadioThon to be held on South Monroe in September
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County United Way will kickoff their fall campaign on September 13 with something different. Their annual RadioThon which is carried live on AM 1590 and FM 95.5 WTVB ...
Jim Measel Jun 28, 2024 United Way President Nicole Vogler speaks to the Coldwater City Council. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Branch County Road Commission sealcoating maintenance starts Monday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Weather permitting, the Branch County Road Commission will start sealcoat maintenance road work on Monday, July 1, 2024. Among the roads where the work will take place is a ...
Jim Measel Jun 28, 2024 Branch County Road Commission

