Category Archives: Local News
Bid for Western Meadows Phase 1 project on Tuesday's Coldwater City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked on Tuesday to approve a bid of just over $492,000 from Parrish Excavating of Quincy for the construction of Western Meadows Phase 1 in t...
May 25, 2024 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Coldwater Police Department hire two new officers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two new officers have been hired by the Coldwater Police Department. One of the officers has already worked locally. Officer Kevin Butters previously worked with the Branch Coun...
May 25, 2024 Coldwater Police vehicle (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
MSP Marshall Post Troopers looking for vehicle involved in Calhoun County chase
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police are investigating a fleeing and eluding incident in Calhoun County on Friday afternoon. Troopers say the suspect vehicle was passing multiple cars at ...
May 25, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
BUSINESS BEAT: Two new businesses open in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street Director Audrey Tappenden told the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors on Wednesday that two new business are now open in downtown Coldwater....
May 24, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Coldwater recognized for environmental efforts by Michigan Green Communities
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater announced on Friday it's been recognized with a gold status as part of the city's participation in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. Coldwater was ...
May 24, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Commencement ceremonies held for Bronson High School's Class of '24
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Nearly 70 graduates from the Bronson High School Class of 2024 received their diplomas during Commencement Ceremonies on Thursday night. The 137th Commencement for Bronson High Sc...
May 24, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Schools Facebook page
Branch County Sheriff's Department releases names from Wednesday fatal crash
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department has released the names of the persons involved in a fatal traffic crash on Wednesday afternoon. They have identified the fatal vi...
May 23, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Commissioners decide not to pursue solar array and geothermal system
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided during their work session on Thursday not to move forward with the installation of solar panels and a geothermal heating and coo...
May 23, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Numerous Memorial Day events planned throughout Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County residents will have many chances to honor military members who gave their lives for their country on Memorial Day this Monday. Coldwater's Memorial Day events ...
May 23, 2024 IgorVetushko / Depositphotos.com
Branch County April unemployment drops for second straight month to 3.4 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate went down for the second straight month in April by two-tenths of a percent to three-point-four percent. According to data released Thursday by t...
May 23, 2024 Kevin Smith / CC
