Category Archives: Local News
CBPU Board approve agreement with Florida consulting firm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After the Michigan Legislature approved two pieces of legislation in November concerning the state's energy future, the Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors approved a Profession...
Feb 09, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater City Government
BUSINESS BEAT: Voting ends Saturday in downtown Valentine window contest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Voting for the Downtown Coldwater Valentine themed Window Decorating Contest ends on Saturday. You can go to the Downtown Coldwater Facebook and vote for your favorite two windo...
Feb 09, 2024
Boil Water Advisory issued for Tekonsha after detection of coliform bacteria
TEKONSHA, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Tekonsha is under a Boil Water Alert after coliform bacteria was detected in the village's water supply. Village Water and Wastewater Operator Gary White issued th...
Feb 08, 2024 Jenn Durfey / CC
Maple Lawn repays Branch County the last of borrowed money
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility and Rehabilitation has repaid the $500,000 they borrowed from Branch County almost three months ahead of schedule. Maple Lawn Controller Jessica...
Feb 08, 2024 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Funding for first phase of line extension to Sekisui Voltek expansion approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Director approved funding for the first phase of the extension of a line from Butters Avenue to Sekisui Voltek as part of the plant's expansion on ...
Feb 08, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater Government
House passes Walberg co-sponsored bill on human trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVB) - The U.S. House has passed by a unanimous vote a bill co-sponsored by Republican Congressman Tim Walberg called the Enhancing Detection of Human Trafficking Act. Walberg intro...
Feb 08, 2024 USCapitol
Motorcyclist suffers minor injuries in I-69 Welcome Center crash
OVID TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A motorcyclist from Ohio suffered minor leg injuries on Wednesday afternoon when he crashed at the entrance to the Coldwater Welcome Center on northbound I-69. The Branch Co...
Feb 08, 2024
BUSINESS BEAT: California Township cannabis business opening doors
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The brand new California Michigan Cannabis Company is scheduled to open on Thursday. The recreational/adult use cannabis dispensary is located at 891 Fremont Road abou...
Feb 08, 2024 Courtesy California Michigan Cannabis Company Facebook page
Two occupants of Amish buggy suffer minor injuries in Algansee Township crash
ALGANSEE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Two occupants of an Amish buggy suffered minor injuries on Wednesday afternoon when the buggy they were in was hit by a car on Fremont Road near Lester Road in Algansee ...
Feb 07, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Trall uses apartment fire as reminder to shut your doors while sleeping
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Fire Marshal Steve Trall says last Saturday's fire at the Elmwood Apartments in Coldwater is an example why it's wise to sleep with your doors shut. Damages were estim...
Feb 07, 2024 Photo by MWC's Ken Delaney
