Category Archives: Local News
Suspect in multiple homicides in St Joseph County shot and killed in Branch County
CENTREVILLE MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A suspect wanted in connection with two homicides in St. Joseph County was killed on Sunday in what was called an officer involved shooting. 30 year old David Algarin, Jr...
Aug 06, 2023
Branch Pride Director blasts Eby Center for "hateful" treatment of LGBTQ community
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch Pride Executive Director Chris Boger said in a strongly worded 20 minute Facebook video posted on Friday they will protest and picket the Coach Eby Youth and Family Cente...
Aug 05, 2023 Courtesy Branch Pride Facebook page
Rotary Park to be closed during Phase Two of MDOT Coldwater bridge project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin Stage Two of its roadway improvement project on the west side of the city on Monday...
Aug 04, 2023
Bronson's Music at the Market concert series starts Monday night
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The annual Music at the Market Concert Series in the City of Bronson starts this Monday, August 7. There will be four concerts each Monday at 7:00 p.m. during the month of August ...
Aug 04, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Second phase of Liberty Street project in Quincy starts on Monday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Officials with the Village of Quincy say the second phase of the Michigan Department of Transportation's Liberty Street project will begin this Monday, August 7. Curb and gutters w...
Aug 04, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy
Full week of Amphitheater shows at Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fair will once again have nightly shows in the amphitheater during the six day run. Unlike some other fairs, Fair Board member Randy Houtz says they don't brin...
Aug 04, 2023 Branch County Fairgrounds amphitheater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
2023 Branch County Fair officially opens on Sunday at noon
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 93rd edition of the Branch County Fair officially opens on Sunday for a six day run at the Branch County Fairgrounds. The theme for this year's fair is "On the Marquee in 23...
Aug 04, 2023 Courtesy Branch County Fair Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater McDonald's celebrating 50 years with Retro Day
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater McDonald's Restaurant will be celebrating 50 years with a Retro Day on Wednesday, August 16. There will be a ribbon cutting for a full day of activities at 9:30 a....
Aug 04, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page
Commissioners bring forward second $250,000 advance request from Maple Lawn
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was one year ago Friday when officials from Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility first made the Branch County Board of Commissioners aware of financial issues they were having. C...
Aug 03, 2023 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Madsen Steel of Orland, Indiana expanding into Bronson, 70 jobs being created
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - State and local officials announced on Thursday that Madsen Steel Wire Products out of Orland, Indiana will be expanding into Bronson and operate out of the former Putnam Hitch pr...
Aug 03, 2023 Courtesy Governor Whitmer's office
