Category Archives: Local News

CFD announces launch of Fire Extinguisher Training Program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's Fire Department has announced the launch of a new Fire Extinguisher Training Program that they say was made possible by donations from local organization...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Coldwater Fire Marshal Steve Trall. Photo courtesy City of Coldwater's Facebook page

CCSD looking for 4 suspects in Tekonsha Twp marijuana dispensary break in
TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Department is looking for four men who they say broke into the Aim High Meds marijuana dispensary on M-60 in Tekonsha Township on Monday mor...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Calhoun County Sheriff's Department says this vehicle was involved in a marijuana dispensary break in on Monday morning in Tekonsha Township.

Gilead Twp house fire causes $75,000 in damage, one suffers smoke inhalation
GILEAD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Monday morning house fire at 293 West Southern Road near Steffey Road resulted in nearly $75,000 worth of damages and one civilian being transported by Lifecare Ambulanc...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page

75th anniversary of Bronson Theater celebrated with tours and showing of first movie
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The 75th anniversary of the Bronson Theater was celebrated on Sunday. Those who attended were able to take tours and watch the musical "Words and Music" which was the first movie ...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Courtesy Bronson Community Foundation Theater Facebook page

BUSINESS BEAT: Free training available for licensed early care and education programs
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Great Start Collaborative, Child Care Network, and the Branch County Intermediate School District Early Education Services are partnering together to hold free training for ...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Great Start Facebook page

Letter to Quincy school parents tries to address environmental concerns
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Officials in the Quincy Community School district have sent a letter to parents which they hope will address concerns raised about certain environmental issues at Quincy High Schoo...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools

City Council to discuss Rotary Park project during Monday work session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will discuss the Rotary Park project further during a work session on Monday night starting at 5:30 p.m.. Not everybody is happy with the way the proj...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Farmers Day returns to the Branch Area Careers Center on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - What has been a staple for the agriculture community in Branch County for over 50 years returns on Monday. The 55th edition of Branch County Farmers Day returns to the Branch Ar...
Jim Measel Feb 19, 2024 Courtesy MSU Extension

Commissioners bring forward revised soil erosion fee schedule
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward during their work session on Thursday a revised Soil Erosion Permit Fee Schedule. The fees have not been revised since 2...
Jim Measel Feb 16, 2024 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

More details released on downtown Battle Creek police shooting
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Battle Creek Police Chief Shannon Bagley provided more details during a Friday morning news conference about the previous day's fatal shooting of a Texas man in the downtown ...
Jim Measel Feb 16, 2024

