Category Archives: Local News
Fritz and Stanley prohibited from working with youth in Kalamazoo Diocese
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) - Two former Branch County priests are among those on a list released Thursday by the Diocese of Kalamazoo who are disqualified or prohibited from working or volunteering with chi...
Apr 18, 2024
Branch ISD announces 2023-2024 "Make A Difference" award winners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District has announced their annual "Make a Difference Awards" which are given out to those people in education who have made a significant and po...
Apr 18, 2024 Courtesy Branch ISD
BUSINESS BEAT: Jim's Place to open for business on May 7 in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jim Brauker of Coldwater has announced on Facebook that Jim's Place at 4 South Monroe Street in downtown Coldwateris opening for business on May 7. He said it has been a long ha...
Apr 18, 2024 Photo courtesy of Jim's Place Facebook page
In hopes of improving safety, major sidewalk rehab project starts in Union City
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A large scale sidewalk rehabilitation program is underway in the Village of Union City which will involve work over the next several years. The Union City Village Council appro...
Apr 17, 2024 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
Indiana man arrested after leading St. Joseph deputies on chase in stolen vehicle
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A 39-year-old LaGrange, Indiana man was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly led police on a pursuit while driving a stolen vehicle in St. Joseph County. St. Joseph Co...
Apr 17, 2024 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
BUSINESS BEAT: Possible Coldwater mural locations being identified
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Main Street Design Committee is working to sponsor public art in the community by identifying possible mural locations. They believe that inspired art can make a p...
Apr 17, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Main Street
Two injured in Hillsdale County crash, MSP think it was alcohol related
LITCHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two persons suffered non-life threatening injuries on Tuesday night in a Hillsdale County crash that the Michigan State Police believe was alcohol-related. Troopers fr...
Apr 17, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
Potential Strawberry Fest vendors get warning about online scammers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the City of Coldwater's Recreation Department plan for Strawberry Fest June 15, potential vendors are being warned about an uptick in social media comments from scammers who ...
Apr 16, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Jeremy Steele selected to fill Union City School Board vacancy after Mathis resignation
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City School Board of Education selected Jeremy Steele to fill a vacancy on the board on Monday night which was created last month when Dave Mathis stepped down. Steel...
Apr 16, 2024 Courtesy Union City Community Schools You Tube channel
Lindsey reacts to judge's ruling throwing out GOP led lawsuit against Props 2 and 3
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's representative in the State Senate was one of 11 state lawmakers who suffered a legal defeat last week as their federal lawsuit challenging voter-approved amendmen...
Apr 16, 2024
