Category Archives: Local News
Here we go again, Friday winter storm leave thousands in the dark
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Old Man Winter continues to make up for lost time. What had been a quiet and tranquil winter has turned mean and nasty over the last couple of weeks. A winter storm that fea...
Mar 04, 2023 Daniel Borman / CC
Bronson Clerk/Treasurer Karen Smith retiring in May after serving for 40 years, opening posted by the city
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson City Clerk/Treasurer Karen Smith plans to retire in a couple of months after serving the city for almost 40 years. Smith was appointed Clerk/Treasurer for the City of Bron...
Mar 03, 2023 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Some Branch County school districts close ahead of Friday storm, UC stays open
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - In anticipation of a major winter storm that was expected to move in at midday on Friday, some Branch County school districts decided to cancel classes for the day. Forecast...
Mar 03, 2023 ThoseGuys119 / CC
Nine days after devastating ice storm, Branch County placed under Winter Storm Warning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - If you thought it was time to put the snow shovel away after highs on Wednesday topped out at nearly 60 degrees, think again. Branch County is included in a Winter Storm War...
Mar 03, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service. Those under a Winter Storm Warning are in the pink
BUSINESS BEAT: UM-Dearborn eCities research recognizes Coldwater for supporting small businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater has announced they have been recognized for its contributions to Michigan's entrepreneurial growth and economic development. The annual eCities study, cond...
Mar 02, 2023
Village of Quincy officials issue statement on non-recyclable items in recycling containers
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Officials in the Village of Quincy say they have been noticing lately there has been a lot of "wishcycling", in other words non-recyclable items are being placed in the recycling c...
Mar 02, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy
City of Coldwater unsuccessful in getting DNR Spark Grant this round for Waterworks Park project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker reported to the City Council on Monday night that the city was not awarded a Michigan D.N.R. Spark Grant this round for the Waterworks Park Im...
Mar 02, 2023 Waterworks Park sign (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Coldwater taxable value hits maximum limit for first time under 1994's Proposal A
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Property assessment change notices that were sent out by the City of Coldwater show something which has not taken place since Proposal A was passed almost three decades ago. Cit...
Mar 02, 2023 Alan Harder / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Bronson Chamber of Commerce hosting Business After Hours
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their first official Business After Hours this Monday, March 6, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Smitty's Pizza in downtown Bronso...
Mar 02, 2023 Courtesy Bronson Chamber of Commerce
Branch County included in Winter Storm Watch for Friday, 4-7 inches of snow possible
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Just as everything is getting back to normal following last week's devastating ice storm, a late season winter storm is expected to cause more problems on Friday. Branch Cou...
Mar 02, 2023 Carl Campbell / CC
Mon Aug 24
Battle Creek, MI, USA
65°FWind/Dir: 34 MPH-W
Humidity: 68%
