Category Archives: Local News
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
Coldwater approves "sculptureless" fountain design for Four Corners Park
COLDWATER, MI - The City of Coldwater is proceeding with plans to install a new fountain in the southeast quadrant of Four Corners Park, with a targeted completion date of this fall. Monday the City C...
Jan 15, 2026
Wednesday snow slows travel, lake counties digging out from over a foot
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was a swing and a miss by weather forecasters on Wednesday, What began as a chance of snow with less then a half inch of accumulation turned into 2-3 inches in some areas wit...
Jan 15, 2026 robertcrum / Depositphotos.com
Prosecutor calls new allegations against Quincy couple "monstrous", new charges to be filed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In a major escalation of a disturbing child abuse case, the Branch County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that they plan to file new first-degree child abuse charges aga...
Jan 14, 2026 Kuzmafoto / Depositphotos.com
Deadline to register for Coldwater Citizens Academy is Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Time is running out for residents and business owners to secure a spot in the 2026 Coldwater Citizens Academy, with the final registration deadline set for Friday, January 16, 2...
Jan 14, 2026
CBPU plans year long celebration of 135 years of service
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities is celebrating 135 years of continuous service to the community in 2026, marking a significant milestone since its founding in 1891. What...
Jan 14, 2026
Eby Youth Center to serve as warming center beginning Saturday, seeking donations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As a frigid cold snap is set grips much of the middle part of the country this weekend into next week, the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center in Coldwater is stepping up to suppo...
Jan 14, 2026
Business Beat: Insight Hospital and Medical Center urges participation in Cervical Health Awareness Month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, and Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater's John Clark, MD, and Gail Widener, WHNP-BC, are encouraging women to take proactiv...
Jan 14, 2026
It's not too late to get the flu vaccination
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Flu cases continue to rise across the country, and locally Branch and surrounding counties have not been immune. Dr Karen Luparello, Medical Director with the Branch-Hillsdale-S...
Jan 14, 2026 djmdep / Depositphotos.com
Branch County Commissioners approve appointment of Deputy Medical Examiner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After Branch County Commissioners recently entered into an agreement with Western Michigan University Pathology Services for medical examiner duties, the Commissioners on Tuesda...
Jan 13, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
