Category Archives: Local News

Trump to give economic address and stump for GOP candidates in Detroit this afternoon
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - President Donald Trump is visiting Detroit today to deliver an economic address focusing on manufacturing and to boost Republican candidates ahead of the state's upcoming primary ...
Brett Briscoe Jul 27, 2026

TPS protection ends today for over 350,000 Haitians, over 500 in Coldwater affected
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Barring last minute intervention, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Coldwater's Haitian community ends today. The federal government says U.S. employers must complete legal s...
Brett Briscoe Jul 27, 2026

Michigan Supreme Court Rules Marijuana smell no longer justifies warrantless vehicle searches
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that the odor of marijuana, by itself, is insufficient to establish probable cause for a warrantless search of a vehicle. In a 5-2 decision, t...
Brett Briscoe Jul 26, 2026

Norris and Vincent vie for Branch County Prosecutor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As early voting is set to get underway in Branch County, voters will be choosing a new between two candidates presenting distinct judicial philosophies. The special election, tr...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026

MSP says "Move Over" blitz resulted in nearly 800 traffic stops
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police conducted a highly visible, five-hour "Move Over" law enforcement initiative that resulted in 798 traffic stops statewide. Operating between 11 a.m. an...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026 Michigan State Police logo on vehicle (courtesy MSP)

LifeCare compliant with response times for second quarter of 2026
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - LifeCare Ambulance response time goals were compliant for the second quarter of 2026 under terms of a contract with Branch County. LifeCare Vice President of Operations Brian Wa...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page

Branch County Commission on Aging requests change for part time position to full time
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a request from the Commission on Aging during their work session Thursday to eliminate a part-time Programs Assistant po...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026

Photo ID needed for early voting when it begins on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Early voting gets underway on Saturday for the August 4th Michigan Primaries, with several state and federal elections on the ballot as well as the Branch County Republican race...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026

Court delays today's scheduled ending of TPS for Haitians in the United States
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has issued an order blocking the Trump administration's immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nati...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026

Steuben County approves casino referendum for November ballot
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to officially place a binding casino referendum on the upcoming November 3 general election ballot. The ...
Brett Briscoe Jul 24, 2026
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