Category Archives: Local News
Quincy woman injured after medical issue leads to crash
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department says a medical issue led to a crash on Monday morning on Fremont Road south of Central Road. The crash was reported just before 10...
Jun 17, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
BUSINESS BEAT: Bronson Chamber hosts ribbon cutting at This Little Piggy Daycare
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting this past Saturday, June 15, for This Little Piggy Daycare in Bronson. The celebration was to showcase their addition to thei...
Jun 17, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Branch County spared from severe storms that hit southwest Michigan
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County escaped the brunt of the severe weather which rumbled through southwest Michigan during the overnight hours. Over 27,000 Consumers Energy customers were withou...
Jun 17, 2024 neilld / Depositphotos.com
Motorcyclist from Jackson killed, Union City woman injured in crash near Tekonsha
TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Jackson man was killed and two other persons were injured Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle fatal crash involving a motorcycle and pickup truck. The crash took place...
Jun 17, 2024 Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police
Dangerous heat and humidity expected this week, NWS issues Excessive Heat Watch
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Some of the hottest weather in recent years is expected to dominate the weather this week. The National Weather Service in northern Indiana has issued an Excessive Heat Watc...
Jun 16, 2024 leolintang / Depositphotos.com
National Defense Authorization Act with Walberg amendments passes U.S. House
WASHINGTON, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Congressman Tim Walberg joined fellow Republicans on Friday who voted in support of the Servicemembers Quality Of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization A...
Jun 14, 2024 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office
Annual ceremony for Healing Hill of Hope set for June 27
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Early Bird Exchange Club Healing Hill of Hope will once again this year honor Branch County children who have been abused or neglected. The annual flag placement c...
Jun 14, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence Facebook page
City of Bronson pursuing MDOT grants for Compton Street and paved trail project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council passed a pair of resolutions this past Monday night in support of the city pursuing a couple of Michigan Department of Transportation grants. One resoluti...
Jun 14, 2024 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Sherwood Twp Fire Chief gives update on tornado clean up to 911 Board
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The effects of the May 7 tornados are still being felt in the northwestern part of Branch County and it will be awhile before all of the cleanup work is done. Sherwood Township ...
Jun 14, 2024 Courtesy Sherwood, MI Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Themes for Halloween and Christmas Parades announced
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers for the Coldwater Halloween and Christmas Parades have announced the themes for this years parades as voted on by the public. Three themes were offered for each parad...
Jun 14, 2024
