Category Archives: Local News
Kolassa says original threat has been identified, "no longer any danger of an incident"
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Police Chief Mike Kolassa said in a statement he issued on Friday night that the current threat involving Quincy Community Schools has been investigated by the Quincy Police...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page
Quincy Lights Celebration postponed due to concerning messages received at QCS
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The events of the last couple of days involving Quincy Community Schools has led to the one week postponement of Quincy Lights. The annual holiday event in downtown Quincy was sche...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Stempien issues statement on potential threats against Quincy Community Schools
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecuting Attorney Zach Stempien issued a statement on Friday concerning the investigation involving what was perceived as a potential threat to Quincy Community...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Prosecutors Facebook page
10th annual Shop with a Hero held Thursday night at Coldwater Walmart
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The tenth annual Branch County Shop with a Hero was held on Thursday night at the Coldwater Walmart. Members of various Branch County police, fire and emergency departments are ...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: BCAR reports local renting scams have recently surged
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Associations of REALTORS has seen a recent surge in potential renters being scammed in Branch County. According to the Michigan Department of Attorney Gene...
Dec 08, 2023 Branch County Association of Realtors logo
Inmate suicide at Calhoun County Jail being investigated by MSP
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office says a 40-year-old inmate from Southgate, Michigan hanged himself while in custody at the jail Thursday morning. Around 9:30 a.m. de...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Second "concerning message" leads to closing of Quincy schools for Friday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Community Schools will be closed for a second straight day on Friday. In a message posted on the district's Facebook page on Thursday night, Superintendent Marc Kramer said ...
Dec 08, 2023 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page
Proposed Off Road Vehicle ordinance discussed during Commissioner's work session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien discussed a proposed Off Road Vehicle ordinance with County Commissioners during their work session on Wednesday. Stempien said it's hoped...
Dec 07, 2023 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
New U.S. 12 bridge over Coldwater River creates traffic hazard for Pilot Knob
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The rebuilding of the bridge on U.S. 12 over the Coldwater River was supposed to have improved pedestrian safety but it has also apparently created a traffic hazard. John Simkan...
Dec 07, 2023 Courtesy Michigan Department of Transportation
Household Hazardous Waste Day collection doubles amount from 2022
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Compared to the previous year, there was more than double the amount of vehicles and participants on September 30 at the Branch County Fairgrounds for the City of Coldwater and ...
Dec 07, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater
