Category Archives: Local News
Fremont plan commission places temporary moratorium on potential state line casino
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - The Fremont Plan Commission Tuesday night implemented a temporary moratorium on the development of casinos, gaming facilities, data centers, and battery storage operations on the ...
Jul 8, 2026
Two major road construction projects to begin next week in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County motorists should prepare for some travel delays starting next Monday, July 13, as two major road construction projects get underway. In Union City, crews from Exce...
Jul 8, 2026
Union City installs new tornado siren
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - A new outdoor warning siren is coming to Union City by the end of next week, or potentially sooner, significantly expanding the community's emergency alert system following a d...
Jul 8, 2026
Dunkin' Donuts plans Coldwater location in former auto parts store location
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission officially approved a plan to bring a new Dunkin' Donuts to Coldwater. The upcoming coffee and pastry shop will establish its new location at 5...
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Health Agency investigating Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has been monitoring the outbreak of Cyclosporas in Michigan. Health officials say they seeing an increase in cases in Hil...
Jul 7, 2026
Nessel urges residence to report prolonged power outages
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Some Branch County residence have now been without power for five days since severe storms swept through southern Michigan last Friday. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is ...
Jul 7, 2026
High water levels on area lakes prompts warning from Sheriff's Department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office has issued an official warning regarding high-water levels across local lakes, urging boaters to minimize wakes to prevent severe shoreline er...
Jul 7, 2026
Peters says founding fathers vision played a role on not seeking re election
WASHINGTON DC, (WTVB) - Michigan Democratic Senator Gary Peters announced that he will not seek a third term in the 2026 election cycle, opening up a highly coveted Senate seat in a critical battlegro...
Jul 7, 2026
Cranson tabbed to lead Branch County United Way
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County United Way has named Nate Cranson of Bronson as its new Executive Director. Cranson steps into the leadership role bringing extensive local business management...
Jul 7, 2026
Power outages entering fifth day for some Consumers Energy customers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy utility crews continue working around the clock as power outages from weekend storms enter their fifth day. As of this morning, a system-wide total of 5,388 cus...
Jul 7, 2026
