Category Archives: Local News
Blankenship becomes third announced candidate for Branch County Sheriff
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Department Captain and Jail Administrator Fred Blankenship has become the third announced candidate in the upcoming race for Branch County Sheriff. Sheri...
Jan 22, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
St. Joseph County man wins $500,000 playing Michigan Lottery scratch off game
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A 77-year-old St. Joseph County man is a half million dollars richer after playing the Michigan Lottery's $500,000 Winter Ice instant game. The Michigan Lottery says the lucky pla...
Jan 22, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Lottery
Republic Waste Services says waste and recycling collected in Coldwater dropped 3% in '23
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater's waste hauler Republic Waste Services reports they collected less refuse and recyclables during 2023. City Manager Keith Baker says in his report for Mond...
Jan 22, 2024 Courtesy Republic Services Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Laura Kopacz after 35 years of nursing in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After 35 years of service to the Community Health Center of Branch County, ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital and the community, Laura Kopacz is retiring. Her last day is Wed...
Jan 22, 2024 Courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Facebook page
Nageldinger given Civilian Recognition Award from Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire presented Director of the Humane Society of Branch County Jan Nageldinger with a Civilian Recognition Award last week for her dedi...
Jan 22, 2024 Photo courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department
Coldwater City Council scheduled to take action on SWET proposal Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council is scheduled to take action tonight on a resolution that would allow a Coldwater City Police officer to become a member of the South West Enforcement ...
Jan 22, 2024 Public Safety Director Joe Scheid and MSP Lt. Richard Pazder make a presentation on SWET to the Coldwater City Council. Courtesy City of Coldwater
Branch County included in Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain in the forecast
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Temperatures may have gotten warmer after last week's deep freeze but more bad weather is in the forecast. Branch County is included in a Winter Weather Advisory which in ef...
Jan 22, 2024 Michael Pardo
Hillsdale man pleads guilty to threatening county Sheriff
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A Hillsdale man entered a guilty plea in Hillsdale County Circuit Court Friday to a charge of Assault on a Public Officer for threatening Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott B. Hodshir...
Jan 19, 2024 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Two suspects in Branch County theft investigation arrested by MSP in Colon
COLON, MI (WTVB) - Two suspects were arrested in Colon Friday morning in connection with a Michigan State Police investigation into a theft that recently took place in Branch County. State Police at t...
Jan 19, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
BOC Chair presents timeline to find new Branch County Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Board of Commissioners Chair Tim Stoll presented his proposed timeline during Thursday's work session to hire a new County Administrator. Whoever is chosen would t...
Jan 19, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
