Category Archives: Local News

Smullen given MDOC sentence of 38 months to 5 years in attempted catalytic converter theft
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man who entered a guilty plea to a charge of malicious destruction of personal property over $1,000 after he tried to steal a catalytic converter from a vehicle on I...
Jim Measel Sep 25, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

31 students from BACC inducted into National Technical Honor Society
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Area Careers Center recently inducted 31 new members to the National Technical Honor Society which is a non-profit, educational organization. The organization was fou...
Jim Measel Sep 25, 2023 Courtesy BISD and Branch Area Careers Center

MSP investigating stolen electric bike in Tekonsha Township
TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A stolen electric bicycle in Tekonsha Township is being investigated by the Michigan State Police. Troopers say the bike was taken sometime on Saturday between 1:00 a.m....
Jim Measel Sep 25, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Chamber promoting local Halloween events
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce says there will a couple of Halloween related events coming up next month. The Capri Drive In will be hosting Trunk or Treat and a double ...
Jim Measel Sep 25, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

Motorcyclist injured in Saturday afternoon Hillsdale County crash
READING, MI (WTVB) - A motorcyclist was injured Saturday afternoon in a Hillsdale County crash. The Sheriff's Office says it happened in the area of Pioneer near Territorial Road. According to a press...
Jim Measel Sep 24, 2023 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page

Man dies in Thursday night Constantine Township fire
CONSTANTINE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 66-year-old man died Thursday night in a St. Joseph County fire. Deputies from the St Joseph County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to the 13000 block of Riverside...
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2023 D4E / CC

Unattended food causes fire on North Clay, damages estimated at $10,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A kitchen fire caused about $10,000 worth of damage Friday afternoon at a home in the 100 block of North Clay. The fire was reported just after 5 p.m.. The Coldwater Fire Depart...
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2023 Coldwater Fire Department (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Kalamazoo suspects arrested in Indiana after high speed chase, speeds hit 100 mph in Branch County
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - Two suspects from Kalamazoo were arrested Friday in Fremont, Indiana after the Steuben County Sheriff's Office assisted the Branch County Sheriff's Office with a vehicle pursuit. ...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2023

Rumsey Parking Plaza in Coldwater to be closed on Sunday for maintenance work
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Parking will not be available in a downtown Coldwater parking lot on Sunday. The City of Coldwater says the Rumsey Parking Plaza will be closed on Sunday, September 24 due to ma...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

Quincy Village Council approves water and sewer hikes, bonding resolution for capital improvements
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Monthly water and sewer rates in the Village of Quincy will be going up next April following action on Tuesday night by the Quincy Village Council. They passed a resolution that st...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy
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