Category Archives: Local News
Consumers says analysis shows crews are restoring power significantly faster following catastrophic storms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy has reported significant improvements in power restoration times across Southwest Michigan following a comprehensive analysis of eight catastrophic storms betwe...
Oct 20, 2026
Branch Area Food Pantry making preparations for Holiday Food Boxes, and seeking donations
COLDWATER, MI (WTBB) - It may be only the middle of October, but preparations are officially underway for the Branch County Area Food Pantry's annual holiday box distribution, scheduled for Saturday, ...
Oct 19, 2026
Coldwater participates in MSU Extension's First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The city of Coldwater, has been chosen to participate in the MSU Extension's First Impressions Tourism (FIT) program for 2026. As part of this community assessment initiative, f...
Oct 19, 2026
Felony warrant for smuggling drugs into prison lands woman in the Branch County Jail.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A woman wanted on an outstanding Branch County felony warrant for allegedly smuggling contraband into a prison facility was taken into custody without incident on Sunday morning...
Oct 19, 2026
Business Beat: Adventure Zone to host Trunk or Treat event Tuesday evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Adventure Zone in Coldwater, Michigan, has officially announced its upcoming Trunk or Treat event, scheduled for tomorrow night Tuesday, October 20. The annual community event w...
Oct 19, 2026
40th Anniversary Illumination of Hope Gala raises over $120,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Organizers say it was a beautiful night Saturday to support victim and survivors of domestic and sexual abuse, with 165 attendees at the 40th Anniversary Illumination of Hope Ga...
Oct 19, 2026
Budd honored with Robert Rumsey award
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jeff Budd has been named the 2026 recipient of the Coldwater Noon Club's Robert Rumsey Award, a prestigious honor recognizing a lifetime of service, leadership, and community co...
Oct 19, 2026
Branch County gas prices down slightly but remain higher than neighboring counties
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Gas prices are down slightly to begin the new work week. AAA Michigan says the state wide average has fallen by 17-cents per gallon over the past week to $4.49, that's also down...
Oct 19, 2026
Rogers: Michigan voters worried about El-Sayed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Republican Senate nominee for Michigan Mike Rogers says he's getting support from coalitions that traditionally lean Democrat because they're worried about his opponent, Democra...
Oct 19, 2026 Mike Rogers, former member of Congress representing Michigan's Eighth Congressional District, speaks at the Army Cyber Institute at West Point hosts the International Conference on Cyber Conflict (CyCon U.S.) at the Arlington, Virginia, on Nov. 19th-20th, 2019. CyCon U.S. provides an opportunity for the community to gather and discuss the critical topics surrounding cyber conflict; this year’s theme for CyCon U.S. was Defending Forward. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. P.J. Siquig)
Affordability concerns raised amid Marshall housing boom
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - A rapid surge in residential development is sweeping through Marshall, prompting questions regarding long-term housing affordability and supply. Driven largely by Ford's BlueOval...
Oct 19, 2026
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