Category Archives: Local News
City of Coldwater receives just over four inches of rain in 24 hours
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is busy drying out, after remnants of Hurricane Beryl dumped a tremendous amount of water on southern lower Michigan. At the end of the 24 hour period ending late ...
Jul 10, 2024 Roland Tanglao
After brief respite, gas prices back up in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After a brief dip Monday following the July 4th holiday weekend, gas prices are back up across Branch County and the region. Yesterday morning gas prices ranged from $3.44 to $3...
Jul 10, 2024 (courtesy AAA Michigan)
Bronson man arrested after allegedly leading police on chase through several townships
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 24-year-old Bronson man is in custody after leading police on a chase following an attempted traffic stop. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says deputies attempte...
Jul 10, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department vehicle (courtesy BCSD)
Detroit woman enters guilty plea to supplying drugs that killed Lakeland prison inmate
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Detroit woman has plead guilty to supplying methamphetamine to a Lakeland Correctional Facility inmate that led to his death. 24-year-old Dezaray Shenique Brown-Bobo was origi...
Jul 10, 2024 chrisdorney / Depositphotos.com
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Solar now accepting Community Grant Program applications
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Solar Community Grant Program is now accepting applications from local organizations for its next round of funding. With construction slated to begin in the coming...
Jul 10, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Solar Facebook page
Cole Ford and Consumers Energy step up EV charging efforts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While one local car dealer has installed a number of fast chargers for electric vehicles, Consumers Energy says it expects to power 1,500 new fast charging locations for electri...
Jul 10, 2024 elenathewise / Depositphotos.com
Brian Sage named new Artistic Director for the Tibbits Opera House
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Tibbits Opera House has announced the appointment of Brian Sage as its new Artistic Director, at the close of the current Tibbits Summer Theatre season. Sage succeeds Chad Tallo...
Jul 09, 2024 New Tibbits Opera House Artistic Director Brian Sage (courtesy Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts Council)
Hope Cafe receives Match On Main grant from MEDC
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A downtown Coldwater non-profit restaurant and retail store has received a $20,278 grant under the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's (MEDC) Match on Main program. The ...
Jul 09, 2024 (courtesy Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence)
Gas prices drop around the area this week, but still higher than last year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It didn't take long for gas prices to recover from the protracted Independence Day holiday hikes across the state. In its daily canvassing of fueling centers, AAA Michigan's sta...
Jul 09, 2024 Mike Mozart / CC
Business Beat: BACC OJT program featured during July 18 forum for local employers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In an effort to bridge the gap between local talent and local companies, area employers will have the opportunity to discover partnership opportunities with the OJT (On the Job ...
Jul 09, 2024 Branch Area Career Center OJT Program Coordinator Joe Sobeske (courtesy City of Coldwater/BCEGA)
