Category Archives: Local News
70-year-old Quincy man arraigned on CSC charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 70-year-old Quincy man is facing minimum 25 years in prison following his arraignment on Criminal Sexual Conduct charges. Dennis Lee Ferris was arraigned in Branch County Dist...
Feb 03, 2026
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School's Mardi Gras Auction sets record
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School's 27th annual Mardi Gras Auction this past Saturday raised a record-breaking $151,000 to support staff and students. The live auction, f...
Feb 03, 2026 St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School Mardi Gras Auction January 31, 2026 (photo courtesy of St Charles Borromeo)
Coldwater's Haitian population faces uncertain legal status, judge blocks order to end Temporary Protection Status
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Coldwater Haitian community has grown significantly in recent years as individuals have settled in the area for employment. Many of those residents are facing uncertainty reg...
Feb 03, 2026
Business Beat : KCC celebrates Black History Month with a number of events
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Kellogg Community College is hosting its annual Black History Month celebration this February, offering a diverse lineup of free public events at its Battle Creek campus at 4...
Feb 03, 2026
Indiana casino bill heads to the State Senate
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana Senate is set to consider a major gaming overhaul after the House of Representatives voted 67-30 Monday to pass House Bill 1038, a measure that could relocate an ...
Feb 03, 2026
Consumers Energy connecting with customers after brutal cold drives up energy use and bills
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Following a period of severe cold that led to a 25% increase in natural gas usage, Consumers Energy is advising customers in Michigan to anticipate higher utility bills. The compa...
Feb 03, 2026
Man who fled Steuben County after January house fire, charged in Calhoun County for torturing brother's dog and home invasion
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Authorities in Calhoun County have arrested and charged 36-year-old Dylan Hall with first-degree home invasion and animal torture after he allegedly broke into his brother'...
Feb 03, 2026
Planning Commission turns down permit for proposed small tire repair shop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A divided Coldwater Planning Commission turned down a special land use permit from Mashal Ali Abdo on Monday night to operate a small tire repair shop in a vacant space at 36 Ea...
Feb 02, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Battle Creek theater director arrainged for having sex with a minor in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Battle Creek theater director faces felony charges, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and accosting a child for immoral purposes. 23-year-old Noble D...
Feb 02, 2026
Heuer arraigned on CSC charges, judge sets bond at $500,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 25 year-old Alec Kamden Heuer, of Coldwater, was arraigned in the 3-A District Court, facing multiple felony charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a c...
Feb 02, 2026
