Category Archives: Local News

Coldwater seeking vendors for annual Strawberry Fest in June
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is officially inviting craft vendors, food merchants, and agricultural producers to participate in the upcoming Strawberry Fest & Craft Show, scheduled...
Brett Briscoe Apr 17, 2026

Business Beat : Branch Area Careers Center to host Job Readiness Fair
COLDWATR, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Careers Center (BACC) in Coldwater, is set to host a Job Readiness Fair o Tuesday, April 21, aimed at bridging the gap between local students and the professional...
Brett Briscoe Apr 17, 2026

Michigan House Republicans propose 2027 state budget
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan House Republicans unveiled a $75.8 billion state budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Thursday, positioning it as a fiscally conservative alternative to Governo...
Brett Briscoe Apr 17, 2026

Recently retired St Joseph County Road Commission Director honored with prestigious award
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - John Lindsey, the recently retired managing director of the St. Joseph County Road Commission, has been honored with a Distinguished Service Award by the County Road Association (...
Brett Briscoe Apr 17, 2026

State lawmakers want to put a stop to yearly utility rate increases
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee is currently reviewing Senate Bill 768, which would require a three-year gap between utility rate increase requests. Under exi...
Brett Briscoe Apr 17, 2026

Commissioners reduce millage rate on Branch County Jail
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a proposal to reduce the millage rate for the Branch County Jail during their work session on Thursday. The Board chose ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 16, 2026 Screenshot

Branch County Commissioners to formally approve joining multi county disaster application at next meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a resolution during their work session on Thursday to join Cass and St. Joseph counties in applying for up to $400,000 i...
Brett Briscoe Apr 16, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Tornado confirmed in Branch County in Wednesday morning storms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four tornadoes have now been confirmed across West Michigan following a powerful line of storms that swept through the region Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. In its ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 16, 2026

Bronson businesses chosen for Match on Main Grant program
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is moving forward with a resolution to support two local businesses, Smitty's Pizza and Shaunda's Hair Chair , in their applications for the Michigan Economic ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 16, 2026

Area Agency on Aging Requesting community input for multi year plan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging IIIC (AAA IIIC) is seeking public input via an online survey and four in-person community sessions to develop its Multi-Year Area Plan...
Brett Briscoe Apr 16, 2026 Screenshot
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