Category Archives: Local News

Husband of missing Lenawee County woman arrested in Bahamas
HOPETOWN, BAHAMAS (WTVB) - Authorities in the Bahamas arrested 59-year-old Brian Hooker Wednesday night in connection with the disappearance of his wife, Lynette Hooker. The arrest occurred in Marsh H...
Brett Briscoe Apr 09, 2026 Screenshot

Branch County looking to replace Code Red Alert system
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County 9-1-1 Director Bob Swick told the County's 9-1-1 Board on Wednesday morning they are looking to replace Code Red alert system after numerous issues developed durin...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026

Wortz says proposed One-Buck Rule wouldn't solve the state's deer overpopulation issues
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today unveiled a series of sweeping proposals to the Natural Resources Commission aimed at curbing an "over-abundance" of deer in th...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026

How a rare "Super El Niño" could impact Branch County weather
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Super El Nio it's term you will probably hear a lot in the coming weeks and months. Meteorologists are warning that a rapidly developing Super El Nio in the Pacific Ocean could ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026

Business Beat : Hillsdale Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Stacy Feltz named CHRO to Know by Becker's Hospital Review
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Stacy Feltz has been named to the prestigious "CHROs and chief people officers to know" list by Becker's Hospital Review, recogni...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026 Screenshot

Lenawee County woman missing after falling off boat in The Bahamas, daughter calls for thorough investigation
HOPE TOWN, BAHAMAS (WTVB) - Authorities in the Bahamas have shifted their search to a recovery operation for 56-year-old Lynette Hooker , Lenawee County woman who went missing Saturday night after rep...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026

Bus driver relieved of duties following Monday rollover accident
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Metropolitan School District of Steuben County says they have terminated bus driver Jennie Hammond following an internal investigation that revealed she was using a cell phone ...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026

Sweeping changes proposed for Michigan deer hunters
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has unveiled a suite of sweeping proposals aimed at reshaping the state's deer hunting landscape to better manage a surging popu...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026 schlag / Depositphotos.com

Money dispute led to violent Kinderhook Township baseball bat attack
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 64-year-old Kinderhook Township man has officially been charged with felony aggravated assault after a violent dispute over money left a 27-year-old victim in a medically indu...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026 Screenshot

Branch County Commissioners approve lease of Bater Road property to MSU
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a nine year draft lease between Branch County and Michigan State University for the county's Bater Road property durin...
Brett Briscoe Apr 08, 2026
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