Category Archives: Local News
MSP looking for anyone who has had contact with restoration company
PAW PAW, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Paw Paw Post are attempting to identify individuals throughout Southwest Michigan who have had contact with or entered into agreement...
Feb 25, 2026 Michigan State Police logo on vehicle (courtesy MSP)
Downtown Development Authority approves shorter and more concise Mission Statement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Development Authority approved a shorter and more concise Mission Statement on Wednesday morning following a request last month from Main Street Director Kristen Johnson. Jo...
Feb 25, 2026 Coldwater Main Street Director Kristen Johnson. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel.
Indiana Casino Bill moves forward following narrow passage in Senate, Steuben County still in play
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana Senate narrowly approved House Bill 1038 on Tuesday in a 26-22 vote, clearing the way for a new casino in northeast Indiana. The legislation authorizes a 14th sta...
Feb 25, 2026
Business Beat : F &B Wholesale set to hold Coldwater Grand Opening this Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bargain hunters in Branch County have a new reason to celebrate as F&B Wholesale officially marks the grand opening of its permanent bin store location this Friday. The even...
Feb 25, 2026
Continued operation the J.H. Campbell coal plant will lead to additional charges for CBPU customers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residential and business customers of the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) will soon see additional charges on their power bills to cover operating losses from Consume...
Feb 25, 2026
Walberg responds to State of the Union address
WASHINGTON D.C. (WTVB) - Michigan 5th District Congressman Tim Walberg is responding to President Trump's nearly two hour State of the Union speech last night. Trump said jobs, investments, and trilli...
Feb 25, 2026 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's Facebook page
Branch County taxpayers may be paying less for new jail in the near future
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County taxpayers maybe getting a financial break in the financing of the Branch County Jail. Branch County approved a millage for the new jail in 2018. The total bond was...
Feb 24, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Commissioners bring forward Sheriff's Department request for evidence and evacuation garage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department is once again asking County Commissioners to authorize the use of excess millage funds to complete a proposed evacuation and evidence gara...
Feb 24, 2026 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
New polling reveals tight race for next Michigan Governor
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - New polling reveals a statistical deadlock in the 2026 race for Michigan Governor, with three candidates essentially tied at the top of the field. A February survey by the Glengar...
Feb 24, 2026
Michigan Economic Development Corporation under fire from state legislature
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan state lawmakers are intensifying their efforts to dismantle or overhaul the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), citing concerns over transparency and the ...
Feb 24, 2026
