Category Archives: Local News
Walberg responds to State of the Union address
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVB) - Michigan 5th District Congressman Tim Walberg is responding to President Trump's nearly two hour State of the Union speech last night. Trump said jobs, investments, and trilli...
Feb 25, 2026 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's Facebook page
Branch County taxpayers may be paying less for new jail in the near future
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County taxpayers maybe getting a financial break in the financing of the Branch County Jail. Branch County approved a millage for the new jail in 2018. The total bond was...
Feb 24, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Commissioners bring forward Sheriff's Department request for evidence and evacuation garage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is once again asking County Commissioners to authorize the use of excess millage funds to complete a proposed evacuation and evidence gara...
Feb 24, 2026 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
New polling reveals tight race for next Michigan Governor
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - New polling reveals a statistical deadlock in the 2026 race for Michigan Governor, with three candidates essentially tied at the top of the field. A February survey by the Glengar...
Feb 24, 2026
Michigan Economic Development Corporation under fire from state legislature
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan state lawmakers are intensifying their efforts to dismantle or overhaul the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), citing concerns over transparency and the ...
Feb 24, 2026
Detroit Lions to play home game in Munich, Germany next season
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - The National Football League officially announced onTuesday, that the Detroit Lions will host a regular-season game in Munich, Germany, during the upcoming 2026 season. The g...
Feb 24, 2026
Business Beat : Tibbits looking for student submissions for Kids' Art Rocks gallery exhibit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council is calling for student submissions for its upcoming Kids' Art Rocks gallery exhibit, open to all young artists from Pre-K through 1...
Feb 24, 2026
Indiana lawmakers to vote on casino bill today
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana State Senate is set for a final vote today on House Bill 1038, a measure that could pave the way for a casino in northeast Indiana. This follows the Senate's appr...
Feb 24, 2026
Ordinance that amends Coldwater Fire Codes covering food trucks introduced by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced an ordinance Monday night which amends the city's fire codes covering the ever increasing number of food trucks. Fire Chief Dave Schmaltz s...
Feb 23, 2026 Fire Marshal Steve Trall and CFD Chief Dave Schmaltz. Courtesy Coldwater You Tube channel
Coldwater City Council introduces ordinances which increase parking violation fines
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council introduced a pair of ordinances Monday night which would increase fines for parking violations for the first time in 30 years. Director of Public Safe...
Feb 23, 2026 Coldwater Director of Public Safety Joe Scheid. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
