Category Archives: Local News
Study reveals Michigan's most dangerous driving period
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new decade-long study by Big Auto Accident Attorneys has revealed that Michigan drivers face their highest risks during peak summer travel and weekend transitions. Analyzing N...
Jan 12, 2026
Gilchrist drops out of Governor's race, will run for Secretary of State
DETROIT, MI (WTVB) - Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II announced Monday morning, he is suspending his gubernatorial campaign to run for Michigan Secretary of State. Gilchrist framed the decision...
Jan 12, 2026
Business Beat: Bent Prop Pub announces closing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Bent Prop Pub, a fixture in the Coldwater Lake community, has permanently closed after six years, according to a Facebook post over the weekend. Citing the need to focus on ...
Jan 12, 2026
Coldwater City Council to consider efforts to manage geese population
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council is scheduled to meet this evening, and will consider a resolution that would support the North Chain of Lakes Association's efforts to manage the loca...
Jan 12, 2026
Love Local event returning to downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER , MI (WTVB) - The Main Street Program is pleased to announce the return of its annual Love Local event, a community celebration highlighting downtown businesses, Valentine's Day festivities,...
Jan 12, 2026
Winter roller coaster continues for Branch County, cold and snow return by the weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County remains strapped into a "roller coaster" winter characterized by drastic temperature swings and messy precipitation. Following a week of record-challenging highs n...
Jan 12, 2026
Steuben County GOP weighs pro and cons of new casino at monthly meeting
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - Steuben County Republicans hosted a breakfast meeting Saturday to address public concerns and highlight the economic opportunities a casino could provide. County GOP Chair ...
Jan 12, 2026
Burnside Center to offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Commission on Aging's Burnside Senior Center in Coldwater has announced the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free income...
Jan 09, 2026
Business Beat: Hillsdale Hospital releases 2025 report
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing achievements and challenges for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. President and CEO Jeremiah J. Hodshire hi...
Jan 09, 2026 Hillsdale Hospital logo
Consumer sentiment improves in January
ANN ARBOR, MI (WTVB) - Consumer sentiment is improving for the second straight month. The University of Michigan's early reading for January edged up to reach its highest level since September. Survey...
Jan 09, 2026
