Category Archives: Local News
City of Coldwater to file claim in Discover Financial class action lawsuit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved Resolution No. 26-25 this week, authorizing the city and the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) to file claims in a $1.225 billion cl...
Apr 03, 2026 Screenshot
Top ranked female pool player in the world to appear at Coldwater Street Part in May
The Coldwater City Council has adopted Resolution No. 26-28 this week, approving the closure of S. Monroe Street on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a street party hosted by Jim's Pl...
Apr 03, 2026
Winter protection against utility shut offs ends April 15
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With winter protections ending soon, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is reminding residents that electric service disconnections for non-payment are scheduled to ...
Apr 03, 2026
Whitmer declares Energy Emergency due to rising gas prices
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency on Thursday, in an effort to combat skyrocketing gasoline prices across the state. By signing Executive Order 2026-4,...
Apr 03, 2026
Coldwater to participate in "Business Recruitment Service" program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street has announced its participation in a specialized Business Recruitment service offered through Michigan Main Street and the Michigan Economic Development Co...
Apr 03, 2026
Nine year draft lease with MSU Forestry for Bater Road property brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A proposed nine year draft lease between Branch County and Michigan State University for the county's Bater Road property was brought forward by the Board of Commissioners durin...
Apr 02, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Former Legg Middle School teacher arrested on Branch County charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former Legg Middle School employee 58-year-old Keith Johnson was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges related to child sexually abusive material, according to Branch C...
Apr 02, 2026 Screenshot
Major community clean up planned for Union City area
UNION CITY, (WTVB) - The Union City Tornado Response Team has announced a major community clean-up effort scheduled for Saturday, April 18. This initiative aims to support any residents impacted by la...
Apr 02, 2026
Man faces potential charges after threatening to shoot up Adrian College
ADRIAN, MI (WTVB) - The Adrian Police Department is investigating a man who allegedly threatened to "shoot up the school" at Adrian College on Wednesday evening. Police were dispatched to the campus a...
Apr 02, 2026
Business Beat : Jersey Mike's now open in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jersey Mike's Subs officially opened its Coldwater location week, at 569 East Chicago St.. The new sandwich shop occupies one of five commercial units in the former Family Video...
Apr 02, 2026
