Category Archives: Local News

BUSINESS BEAT: Jim's Place gets closer to opening in former Wilbur's building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It has been a long road getting a 150 year old downtown Coldwater building ready to welcome pool enthusiasts in the community but Jim's Place is getting getting closer to openin...
Jim Measel Jan 15, 2024 Courtesy Jim's Place Facebook page

NWS forecasters say frigid temperatures will continue into Wednesday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - National Weather Service forecasters say very cold conditions will persist through Tuesday with highs in the single digits and lows below zero. The wind chills are expected ...
Jim Measel Jan 15, 2024 BZ1028

Branch County in the ice box, wind chill warnings in effect until midday
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a Wind Chill Warning until 12:00 noon on Monday as National Weather Service forecasters says wind chills will drop to as low as 32 degrees below...
Jim Measel Jan 15, 2024 Amos Bühler / CC

Emergency warming center to open at Coach Eby Youth and Family Center
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With brutal temperatures expected for this weekend and most of the week ahead, the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center is opening its doors as an emergency warming center. The war...
Ken Delaney Jan 13, 2024 Rosmarie Voegtli / CC

Bronson issues Run Water Advisory due to upcoming freezing weather
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Water customers for the City of Bronson are being advised by the city to begin running a small stream of water from one water faucet in your home or business approximately 1/4 inc...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2024

City of Coldwater DMS asking citizens to avoid parking in the streets during snowstorm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the impending snowstorm, the Coldwater Department for Municipal Services is asking citizens to avoid parking in the streets as much as possible. This will allow street crew...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2024

BISD "Making a Difference Award" nominations now being accepted
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Every year, the Branch Intermediate School District gives out awards for those people in education who have made a significant and positive difference in the lives of children w...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2024 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page

Commissioners set Standing Board Rules, approve 1-year Airport Manager contract
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved this year's Standing Board Rules during their first regular meeting of 2024 this past Tuesday. County Administrator Bud Norman ...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

Consumers Energy and contractor crews ready for potential power outages
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Over 400 Consumers Energy and contractor crews from as far away as Colorado, New York and Alabama were in place for the strong storm system sweeping across the state this weekend....
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2024 Courtesy Consumers Energy

Quincy School Board to interview seven candidates for open position Monday evening
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy School Board is scheduled to interview seven candidates during a special meeting Monday evening to fill an open position on the School Board after Greg Richer's recent r...
Jim Measel Jan 12, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools
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