Category Archives: Local News
No severe weather warnings issued in Branch County, NWS cancels Tornado Watch
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service said there was a possibility Wednesday afternoon would be filled with severe storms including possible tornadoes and perhaps a tornado outbreak....
Apr 05, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service Facebook page
Maple Lawn scheduled to ask Commissioners for $250,000 advance during Thursday work session
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Representatives from Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility are expected to ask the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday morning for a $250,000 a...
Apr 05, 2023 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Bob Granger takes over as Coldwater Department of Municipal Services Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bob Granger has taken over as the Director of the City of Coldwater's Department of Municipal Services. He fills the position which was left vacant by the recent departure of To...
Apr 05, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Hydro massage table arrives at Bronson's Insight on Health
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The hydro massage table has finally arrived at Insight on Health in downtown Bronson. Hydro massage allows you to enjoy total relaxation while remaining fully clothed, dry and com...
Apr 05, 2023 Courtesy Insight on Health Facebook page
Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department issues statement on scam phone calls
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says residents should be aware of scam phone calls after a Hillsdale County resident recently received a call from a 313 area code advising...
Apr 04, 2023 Courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Sleepy driver crashes into Union City's Bucket Resale store late Sunday night
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - No injuries were reported late Sunday night after a pickup truck crashed into the Bucket Resale Store on Coldwater Road. The crash was reported at 10:51 p.m.. Union City police...
Apr 04, 2023 Courtesy Tony Maggie Smith Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: SMB&T begin animal supply drive for Humane Society of Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Want to help some animals in need? Southern Michigan Bank and Trust is once again partnering with the Humane Society of Branch County for their Animal Supply Drive. The drive st...
Apr 04, 2023 Courtesy Southern Michigan Bank and Trust Facebook page
Planning Commission approves Special Land Use Permit for manufactured home park, neighbors speak out
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit with numerous contingencies for a proposed 77-unit manufactured home park expansion between Seeley and Smith...
Apr 04, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Milnes announces this will be his last year as Coldwater High School principal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After serving as principal at Coldwater High School for the past 15 years, Bill Milnes announced Monday this will be his last year in that position. In an email to parents, Miln...
Apr 03, 2023 Coldwater High School principal Bill Milnes (courtesy Bill Milnes Facebook page)
Three killed, four injured in wrong way head-on crash on I-94 in Calhoun County
MARENGO TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) - Three persons were killed early Monday morning in a two-vehicle head-on crash that took place on westbound I-94 east of 22 1/2 Mile Road in Calhoun County's Marengo ...
Apr 03, 2023 One vehicle involved in triple fatal accident on I-94 in Calhoun County April 3, 2023 (courtesy Michigan State Police)
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Battle Creek, MI, USA
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