Category Archives: Local News
Branch County Road Commission employee Casey Rice succumbs to injuries following Thursday crash
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Road Commission employee who had his tractor struck by a semi while mowing along I-69 last Thursday has died. Friends and family confirmed via social media ove...
Jun 08, 2026
Gas prices continue downward trend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's a little less expensive to fill the gas tank to start this week. Triple-A Michigan says the state's average price is down 21-cents a gallon to $4.17 , which is 61-cents mor...
Jun 08, 2026
Wortz celebrates bipartisan vote on her plan to promote local election integrity
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Rep. Jennifer Wortz is celebrating the successful House vote on her plan to ensure that qualified individuals are selected to administer local elections. House Bill 5717, in...
Jun 08, 2026
Duck race raises over $30,000 this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite having to modify some of the activities due to a storm that moved through Saturday morning, this year's John Rohloff- Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race raised over $30,0...
Jun 07, 2026
Three hospitalized after vehicle rear ends Amish buggy
BURR OAK TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A serious crash involving a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy Friday evening left four people ejected from the buggy and sent three of them to area hospitals with serious ...
Jun 06, 2026 Alex_Schmidt / Depositphotos.com
Branch County Sheriff's Department warns of phone scams
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department issued a warning to local residents , alerting the public to a recurring telephone scam targeting the community. According to a release, f...
Jun 06, 2026 Screenshot
Coldwater kid's summer meal program underway
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools and Chartwells have officially launched their "SUN Meals To-Go" program to provide local children with consistent nutrition throughout the summer bre...
Jun 06, 2026
Fly-In Breakfast returns Sunday to Branch County Memorial Airport
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The historic Annual Fly-In Breakfast returns to Coldwater this Sunday, offering a jam-packed morning of aviation, and classic cars, Joe Best is one of the organizers of the even...
Jun 06, 2026
Union City Schools breaks ground on major bond and grant funded renovations
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Community Schools officially launched its highly anticipated $42.7 million facility consolidation and modernization project this week. The district held a historic g...
Jun 05, 2026
Bronson Farmer's Market opens Saturday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson's 2026 Bronson Farmer's Market opens for the season Saturday. The market will be open every Saturday from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. under the pavilion at 7 Foy Cour...
Jun 05, 2026
