Category Archives: Local News
Potential threat closes White Pigeon Schools Friday
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WTVB) - White Pigeon Community Schools announced the closure of all district buildings on Friday, due to a potential threat. The closure affects both the White Pigeon Junior/Senior H...
Jan 16, 2026
Woman dies in St Joseph County crash, ice and snow believed to be contributing factors
FABIUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 20-year-old woman died following a two-vehicle collision on Constantine Road, according to the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred Wednesday evenin...
Jan 16, 2026
Business Beat : MCCU launches "Dollars for A's" program
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Marshall Community Credit Union (MCCU) is giving local K-12 students another reason to hit the books by offering a financial reward for academic achievement through its new "Doll...
Jan 16, 2026
Branch County braces for more snow and frigid temperatures
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residents of Branch County and throughout southern Michigan are bracing for more snow and then extreme Arctic temperatures arriving this weekend. Light but steady snowfall is ex...
Jan 16, 2026
Nominations for annual Community Awards this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Time is quickly running out for residents to recognize the community leaders and organizations that define Branch County. The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced th...
Jan 16, 2026
Pursuit suspect arrested early Thursday, has detainer hold from ICE
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB)- A routine traffic stop in Bronson Township early Thursday morning escalated into a brief vehicle pursuit and foot chase, culminating in the arrest of a 27-year-old male. A...
Jan 15, 2026
Parts of Michigan and Indiana digging out from massive lake effect snow
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A record-breaking lake effect snowstorm hit the Michiana region overnight, causing residents in southwest Michigan and northern Indiana to begin digging out today. The storm bro...
Jan 15, 2026
Branch County schools still seeking bus drivers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - School districts across Branch County are continuing their search for bus drivers as the 2025-2026 academic year enters its second semester. The ongoing shortage has forced admi...
Jan 15, 2026
Statewide ban on phones in the classroom passes the house
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - In a significant move to curb classroom distractions, the Michigan House voted 99-10 Wednesday to approve a statewide ban on student smartphone use during instructional time. The ...
Jan 15, 2026
Business Beat : Consumers Credit Union issues phone scam warning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Credit Union is issuing a security warning to all members regarding a recent increase in fraudulent activity involving phone "spoofing." Reports indicate that fraudste...
Jan 15, 2026
