Category Archives: Local News
DNC Committee approves Michigan making case for early primary
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee has approved the Michigan Democratic Party's case to hold an early presidential primary in 2028. They reviewed bids ...
Feb 02, 2026
Branch County Sheriff's Department seeking public assistance in library break in
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance following a late-night burglary at the Sherwood Library on January 15, 2026. Authorities report that an u...
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Bronson lifts "Run Water Advisory" amid warmer temperatures
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has officially lifted the "Run Water Advisory" for all municipal water customers, effective immediately. Residents and business owners may now discontinue runn...
Feb 02, 2026
Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck predicts six more weeks of winter
HOWELL, MI (WTVB) - Michigan's official weather prognosticator, Woody the Woodchuck, predicted six more weeks of winter during her 29th annual ceremony this morning at the Howell Nature Center. Unlike...
Feb 02, 2026
Horses rescued after falling through ice in Calhoun County
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - On Sunday, emergency responders successfully saved four horses that fell through the ice of a frozen pond at the Turtle Creek Golf Course in Newton Township. The animals h...
Feb 02, 2026
Business Beat : Coldwater Chamber to host AI training session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an "AI for Small Business" training session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Designed specifically for local entrepreneurs and busin...
Feb 02, 2026
Warming Center at Coach Eby Youth and Family Center closing today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coach Eby Youth and Family Center is concluding its 24-hour emergency warming shelter operations today as local temperatures finally rise above the 25-degree threshold. The ...
Feb 02, 2026
Two facing CSC charges in separate Branch County incidents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Authorities in Branch County took two men into custody on Friday following separate investigations into serious sexual criminal allegations. Alec Kamden Heuer was arrested by Mi...
Feb 02, 2026
Branch County remains abnormally dry according to the latest US Drought Monitor
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite a classic winter that has produced nearly 30 inches of snow in Branch County so far, the entire area remains under an "abnormally dry" classification according to the la...
Feb 01, 2026
Bronson man arrested following Saturday night pursuit
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man was arrested following a high-speed police pursuit in Sherwood Township on Saturday night. According to the Branch County Sheriff's Department, the inciden...
Feb 01, 2026
