Category Archives: Local News
Branch County seasonal road weight restrictions go into effect beginning next Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Road Commission has announced that seasonal weight restrictions will go into effect at 6:00 AM on Monday, February 16, 2026. These "frost laws" are implemented...
Feb 11, 2026
Spring count day for all Michigan public schools is today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Public school districts across Michigan are preparing for the biannual Spring Count Day today, a day that helps determine state funding for the current academic year. Mandated b...
Feb 11, 2026
CBPU becomes part of DG Marshall Solar Generation Project following City Council action
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council passed a resolution on Monday night which approved the CBPU taking part in the DG Marshall, Michigan Solar Generation Project. The CBPU Board of Direc...
Feb 10, 2026
Clemens Family Corporation to undergo leadership transition, Coldwater expansion remains on track
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Clemens Family Corporation, the parent company of the Clemens Food Group, has announced a major executive leadership transition that will place a fifth-generation family member ...
Feb 10, 2026
Man dies after SUV rear ended by semi
SPRING ARBOR TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 72-year-old Ohio man was killed Monday afternoon in Spring Arbor Township after a semi-truck rear-ended his SUV at the intersection of M-60 and Spring Arbor Road. ...
Feb 10, 2026
Benson calls for hospitals to list upfront medical pricing, similar to Senator Lindsey proposed legislation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democratic candidate for Governor, visited Flint Monday to unveil a healthcare agenda focused on requiring hospitals to disclose medical cos...
Feb 10, 2026
Business Beat: KCC accepting applicants for fall dental hygiene program, space limited to 20 students
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Aspiring dental professionals have until Monday, March 2, to apply for the Fall 2026 Dental Hygiene Program at Kellogg Community College (KCC). This competitive, two-year pro...
Feb 10, 2026
Coldwater City Council decides not to submit application for Rx Kids program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council decided Monday night not to submit an application to take part in the Rx Kids program which is being made available to communities throughout the Stat...
Feb 10, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Shorter cruise set to return for 2026 Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After a one year hiatus, the classic car cruise during the annual Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet will be back this year. But unlike in past years, the route will be shorte...
Feb 09, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Coldwater school board approves high school bond election resolution for May 5 ballot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education took final action Monday night to put a 1.5 mill, $64 million bond proposal on the May 5 ballot. The proposal would fund signi...
Feb 09, 2026 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools You Tube channel
