Category Archives: Local News
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Orthodontics and Aligner Center welcomes new Orthodontist
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Orthodontics and Aligner Center is welcoming a new orthodontist to the practice as Dr. Baron Whateley has announced his retirement. Dr. Brian Potocki of Hillsdale Orth...
Dec 23, 2022 Pictured is Dr. Brian Potocki (left) and Dr. Baron Whateley (right). Courtesy 2nd Story Marketing
Kolcz warns future Commissioners of possible legal action if more deputies are not hired
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Leonard Kolcz wrapped up his six years on the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday with a warning to future Commissioners to hire more road patrol deputies for the Br...
Dec 22, 2022
Branch County Commissioners formally approve 2023 GF Budget, set staffing levels
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally adopted the 2023 General Fund Budget of over $14-point-8 million on Tuesday. County Administrator Bud Norman said the budget wa...
Dec 22, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Community Health Agency tells residents to be aware of carbon monoxide during storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging residents to prepare for potential power outages from this weekend's winter storm and be aware of the dangers o...
Dec 22, 2022 The EnergySmart Academy
Travel Advisory issued for St. Joseph County through early Saturday afternoon
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A Travel Advisory has been issued for St. Joseph County effective at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday December 24, 2022, to coincide with the Nation...
Dec 22, 2022 The National Guard / CC
Branch County Road Commission gets ready for massive Christmas weekend storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Road Commission is making final preparations in the hours before a massive winter storm is expected to hit the area and ruin a lot of Christmas holiday weekend...
Dec 22, 2022 Branch County Road Commission
Consumers Energy President says crews are ready for expected winter storm
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy President and CEO Garrick Rochow says crews are preparing for a large winter storm that is expected to hit the Great Lakes region with heavy snow, freezing temper...
Dec 22, 2022
BUSINESS BEAT: Buckhorn and Brim approved for Quincy's Market 1858
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - There will be a new small business at the Market 1858 in Quincy in 2023 following the approval of an application on Tuesday night by the Quincy Village Council. Buckhorn and Brim, ...
Dec 22, 2022 Courtesy Village of Quincy
Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings in effect throughout southwest Michigan
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A massive and dangerous winter storm threatens to be the Grinch that stole Christmas this weekend. It's a Bah Humbug weather forecast as many festive holiday plans will like...
Dec 22, 2022 Alan Light / CC
Bronson intersection of South Douglas and Compton Streets now a four-way stop.
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson Police Department says the intersection of South Douglas Street and Compton Street is now a four-way stop. Drivers in all directions must stop at the intersection. New...
Dec 21, 2022 TireZoo / CC
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Battle Creek, MI, USA
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Humidity: 94%
