Category Archives: Local News

Lindsey says AI data centers should pay dramatically higher electric rates to subsidize homeowner rates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Based on growing public concern over electrical grid strain, heavy water consumption, and excessive operational noise, more than 50 Michigan communities have recently enacted te...
Ken Delaney Aug 6, 2026 iqoncept / Depositphotos.com

Marble-Coldwater Clean Water Partnership looks for feedback, donations ahead of grant application
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Marble-Coldwater Clean Water Partnership, in partnership with the Branch County Conservation District, is preparing to apply for a state grant that they hope will assist wit...
Ken Delaney Aug 6, 2026

Branch County gas prices drop after hitting $4.40 pr gallon earlier this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After surging to $4.40 per gallon at the beginning of the week, gas prices in Branch County have gone back down. AAA Michigan says the average price in the county is now $4.17 p...
Ken Delaney Aug 5, 2026 Steve_MN / Depositphotos.com

Prayer vigil for Scheid planned in Coldwater tonight
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A prayer vigil is planned tonight for the City of Coldwater's Director of Public Safety who died Monday evening. 54-year-old Joseph Scheid passed away while at the city's Public...
Ken Delaney Aug 5, 2026

BUSINESS BEAT: The late owner of Midwest Communications to be inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame
CHICAGO, IL (WTVB) - Duey E. "Duke" Wright, Jr., the late owner of Midwest Communications, Inc, which includes WTVB, has been selected as one of the 2026 "Legends" inductees for the National Radio Hal...
Ken Delaney Aug 5, 2026 The late Duey E. “Duke” Wright, Jr.

Norris defeats Vincent to win back Branch County Prosecuting Attorney post
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Former Branch County Prosecutor Terri Ann Norris will be returning to that post, after defeating John Vincent in Tuesday's primary election. Norris, who currently serves as the ...
Ken Delaney Aug 5, 2026

Terry Kubasiak to retire as Branch County Clerk in September
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Clerk Terry Kubasiak, whose terms expires at the end of 2028, has decided to retire effective this September 18. Kubasiak succeeded Judy Elliot as County Clerk aft...
Ken Delaney Aug 4, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government

City offers tribute in honor and memory of Director of Public Safety Joseph Scheid
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Details of a memorial service are being finalized, but the City of Coldwater has issued a written tribute to Director of Public Safety Joe Scheid, who passed away Monday evening...
Ken Delaney Aug 4, 2026 (courtesy City of Coldwater)

BUSINESS BEAT: "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" closes out the 2026 Tibbits Summer Theatre season
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The curtain comes down on the 2026 Tibbits Summer Theatre season this weekend as Tibbits Popcorn Theatre presents, "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" August 7 and 8 at 10:00...
Ken Delaney Aug 4, 2026

Prosecuting Attorney race highlights Branch County primary ballot today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While much of the focus for today's Primary Election in Michigan will be on the governor and U.S. Senate races, Branch County does have one contested countywide race on the ball...
Ken Delaney Aug 4, 2026
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