Category Archives: Local News
Hops on Monroe returns for it's seventh season Thursday evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's most popular summer street party, Hops on Monroe, kicks off its seventh season tonight from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. along South Monroe Street. The free, block party w...
Jun 25, 2026
Vintage Quincy Fire Truck to highlight inaugural "Rigs and Relics" at the Branch County Fairgrounds this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fairgrounds in Coldwater, Michigan, will host it's inaugural Rigs & Relics this weekend, featuring a Fire Truck Muster, Motor Coach Rally, and Swap Meet fo...
Jun 25, 2026
Two Branch County businesses receive Match On Main Grants
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Branch County businesses have been awarded Match on Main grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Glo Studio in Coldwater and Shaundra's Hair Chair were am...
Jun 24, 2026
Multiple agencies conduct human trafficking sting in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Multiple law enforcement agencies conducted a coordinated human trafficking and sex trafficking operation Tuesday in Branch County. The Branch County Sheriff's Office, working a...
Jun 24, 2026
Coldwater residents to see reduced trash bills starting next month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -Coldwater city residents will see a $2.50 reduction in their monthly trash bills starting July 1, , following a newly approved waste management contract. The Coldwater City Counc...
Jun 24, 2026
Michigan's "right to disconnect" bill would prohibit employers from requiring employees to communicate off clock
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan employers would be legally prohibited from requiring workers to check or respond to work-related communications, such as emails, texts, and messages, outside of their reg...
Jun 24, 2026
Wortz bill passes out of committee, bill would protect parents from abuse and neglect allegations
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Representative Jennifer Wortz (R-Quincy) celebrated a successful committee vote as the House Committee on Families and Veterans advanced her plan to protect parents from chi...
Jun 24, 2026
Branch County to hold multiple 4th of July festivities next weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -Branch County is gearing up for a spectacular two-day celebration to honor America's 250th birthday, anchoring its festivities around the national theme, "Honoring our past, cele...
Jun 24, 2026
Business Beat : Southern Michigan Bank and Trust donation supports revitalization of Bronson baseball field
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank & Trust (SMBT) in support of Bronson Youth Baseball program has made $5,000 donation toward the revitalization of the baseball field at Kiwanis Park. Le...
Jun 24, 2026
State lawmakers reach framework agreement on 26-27 fiscal year budget
LANSING, MI (WTVB) Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and top legislative leaders have reached a framework agreement for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year state budget, signaling significant bipartisan...
Jun 24, 2026
