Category Archives: Local News

New SNAP work requirements now in effect
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Monday marks a critical deadline for hundreds of food assistance recipients across Branch County, as the initial three-month grace period expires under the federal One Big Beaut...
Brett Briscoe Jun 01, 2026

Downtown Coldwater's latest building preservation completed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The downtown historic district in Coldwater, has marked yet another preservation milestone with the complete restoration of a landmark 1920s Standard Oil station office. Local c...
Brett Briscoe Jun 01, 2026

Body of 16 year old recovered from Indiana lake
LAGRANGE COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - The body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered from Witmer Lake in LaGrange County on Sunday evening following an intensive search and rescue operation. Emergency personnel r...
Brett Briscoe Jun 01, 2026 Screenshot

Consumers Energy "Peak Rates" begin today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy customers in Michigan face higher electricity bills starting today, as Summer Peak Rates take effect through September 30. During weekdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:0...
Brett Briscoe Jun 01, 2026

Gas prices down to start the new work week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers in Michigan are paying 27-cents less per gallon to fill their tanks than last week. Triple-A Michigan says the statewide average is now at $4.38 a gallon, 20-cents less ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 01, 2026

Graduation season wraps up with ceremonies for Coldwater, Union City, and Pansophia
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Graduation season for members of the Class of 2026 wrapped up Sunday, as 211 Coldwater High School seniors received their diplomas in front of an overflow crowd at Cardinal Fiel...
Sean Watson May 31, 2026 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson

Little River Railroad train rides return this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The historic Little River Railroad is welcoming passengers back to the tracks this weekend, continuing its celebrated 50th anniversary season of passenger excursions. Departing ...
Brett Briscoe May 29, 2026

Summer El Niño could lead to flash droughts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite recording one of the top ten wettest springs in local history, Branch County and Southwest Michigan could face a potential risk of flash drought development later this s...
Brett Briscoe May 29, 2026

Angola man seriously injured in Hillsdale County moped crash
CAMDEN TOWNSHIP, MI - (WTVB) - A 38-year-old Angola, Indiana man sustained serious injuries Thursday night after his moped collided with a car in southern Hillsdale County. According to the Hillsdale ...
Brett Briscoe May 29, 2026 Screenshot

Coldwater downtown historic district had 1.4 million visitors in 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Downtown Coldwater ranks 10th among Michigan's Main Street communities for visitor traffic. According to recent data tracking cellphone activity, the historic district welcomed ...
Brett Briscoe May 29, 2026 Screenshot
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