Category Archives: Local News

Coldwater City Council votes to continue SRO partnership with Coldwater schools
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community Schools and the City of Coldwater have moved to secure the future of their School Resource Officer (SRO) program despite the expiration of critical state fund...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2026

Jim's Place Billiards 2nd anniversary street party, Cultural Jubilee will make for a busy Saturday in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jim's Place Billiards in downtown Coldwater, is gearing up for a massive street party this Saturday, May 16, to celebrate its second anniversary. The festivities will run from 1...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2026

Business Beat: Students downtown art murals to be celebrated Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's local art scene is getting a vibrant new addition this week. Advanced art students from Legg Middle School and Coldwater High School (CHS), alongside members of the ...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2026

City Council approves water and wastewater rate hikes, renews waste disposal contract
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a proposed rate hike for water and wastewater services during its Monday , meeting, following a recommendation from the Coldwater Board of Pu...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2026

Coldwater City Council moves forward with sale of 17 acre property for new home construction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council moved last night to proceed with the sale of 17.323 acres of undeveloped land to Michigan Housing Partnership, LLC, for $180,000. Located off South Wi...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2026 Screenshot

AAA predicts near record travel by Michiganders over Memorial Day holiday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With Memorial Day just over a week away, and despite the high fuel prices AAA projects a near-record travel surge for Michigan residents heading into the holiday weekend. Accord...
Brett Briscoe May 11, 2026

Chaos erupts at post prom party, four shot, two hit by cars
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, (WTVB) - A chaotic scene at a post-prom party in Fruitport Township left six people injured late Saturday night when gunfire erupted and fleeing attendees were struck by vehicles. ...
Brett Briscoe May 11, 2026

Two injured in Friday night bonfire in Bronson
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Two people were hospitalized Friday evening following a gasoline explosion in the northwest corner of Bronson. The Bronson Fire Department and Branch County Sheriff's Department r...
Brett Briscoe May 11, 2026 Screenshot

Memorial Day "Click It or Ticket" underway through the end of May
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Law enforcement agencies across Michigan have officially launched the annual "Click It or Ticket" seat belt enforcement campaign, which is scheduled to run from today through Ma...
Brett Briscoe May 11, 2026

Business Beat : Coldwater Chamber Red White and Mini Golf Scramble June 24
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its patriotic "Red, White, and Mini Golf!" scramble on June 24 at Adventure Zone. This community event will take place from...
Brett Briscoe May 11, 2026

