Category Archives: Local News
Monetary donations encouraged to assist with long tornado recovery process
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - In the wake of a devastating EF3 tornado that struck Union City last Friday, the Branch County Community Foundation has partnered with the Branch County United Way to activate ...
Mar 11, 2026
Business Beat : Tibbits to host screening for "A Minecraft Movie"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The historic Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater will host a special screening of A Minecraft Movie, featuring stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black, on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. The ...
Mar 11, 2026
City Council passes ordinance that amends Coldwater fire codes covering food trucks
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council passed a pair of ordinances Monday night which amends the city's fire codes covering food trucks. Fire Chief Dave Schmaltz said two weeks ago when the...
Mar 11, 2026 ekostsov / Depositphotos.com
Warner found guilty of 2021 murder of his wife
ADRIAN, MI (WTVB) - In a Lenawee County courtroom Tuesday, a jury found 58-year-old Dale Warner guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife Dee Warner in 2021. ...
Mar 10, 2026
Walsh tells Commissioners FEMA funds will be sought, Sheriff reports on Union Lake devastation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the Branch County Board of Commissioners Tuesday they will seek Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds for all the expense...
Mar 10, 2026 (photo courtesy 517Drone Video and Photography)
One injured after vehicle leaves the roadway and slams into utility pole on South Ray Quincy Road Monday afternoon
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 48-year-old woman Ft. Wayne, Indiana was injured Monday afternoon in Branch County's California Township after her vehicle slammed into a utility pole, snapping it i...
Mar 10, 2026
Four arrested in Steuben County investigation
MILGROVE TOWNSHIP, IN (WTVB) - A surveillance operation in rural Steuben County Monday led to multiple arrests after detectives located a fugitive parolee, 35-year-old Dayton Penland, hiding in a vehi...
Mar 10, 2026
McDaniel gets probation in Coldwater pepper spray incident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 22-year-old Coldwater man will server probation for his part the now infamous Monroe Street pepper spray incident in February 2025. Dakota McDaniel avoided jail time after ple...
Mar 10, 2026
Storm victims advised to take action for potential property tax relief
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB)- Following last weeks Union City tornado, Village officials are urging residents with significant property damage to take immediate action to secure potential tax relief. While c...
Mar 10, 2026
Strong storms and tornadoes possible Tuesday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just days after Branch County was hit with a deadly tornado, the area is once again under the gun for the threat of severe weather tonight into Wednesday morning, after the Nati...
Mar 10, 2026
