Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Next Coffee Hour to feature Branch County Sheriff
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The next Morning Coffee Hour hosted by the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce and the Branch County Association of Realtors will take place next Tuesday morning, January 9 at Th...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
No Branch County first baby in 2024 after ProMedica shutdown of Labor and Delivery department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Unlike in the past, there will be no announcement of Branch County's first baby of 2024 following the decision two months ago by ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital to close i...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Branch County deputy announces he is a candidate for Sheriff
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff's Department Deputy Michael Thyng has become the first announced candidate to run for Sheriff in the 2024 election. Thyng announced his intention to run fo...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department
St. Joseph County Undersheriff reports increase in mail thefts
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Bingaman says his county has seen an increase in mail being removed from mail boxes. He reports deputies were called to the 25000 block of...
Jan 02, 2024 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
Union City Fire Department gets $4,700 Michigan DNR grant
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department has announced they have been awarded a Michigan D.N.R. 50/50 Grant in the amount of $4,700. According to a post on the department's Facebook page...
Jan 01, 2024 Courtesy Union City Fire Department Facebook page
Branch County November unemployment drops to 3.1 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate in November dropped to 3.1 percent according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget after bei...
Dec 28, 2023 Kevin Smith / CC
Early Branch County voting dates for 2024 state and federal elections announced
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The dates for early voting in Branch County during 2024 have been officially announced. Township and city clerks around Branch County have agreed to conduct early voting at ...
Dec 27, 2023 Bill Smith / CC
Vehicle stolen from home on Shimmel Road near Sturgis, MSP investigating
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a stolen vehicle in the 64000 block of Shimmel Road near Sturgis. Troopers say the vehicle is a pewter colored 1998 GMC Sierra wit...
Dec 26, 2023 Michigan State Police logo
MSP investigating Calhoun County Christmas Day hit and run crash
SHERIDAN TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a hit and run crash Christmas Day in Calhoun County. Troopers say just prior to 12:00 p.m. Monday a pickup truck struck ...
Dec 26, 2023
Hillsdale Hospital restricts Birthing Center visitation due to rising RSV and respiratory cases
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has announced they are limiting visitors to the Bediako Birthing Center, effective Wednesday, December 27. According to a statement, the restrictions are due ...
Dec 26, 2023 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital
