Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater Township man arrested in MSP drug raid, criminal history dates back to 1992
COLDWATER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater Township man is facing a potential life sentence following a major drug raid by the Michigan State Police Marijuana Tobacco Investigation Section Thursday. ...
May 08, 2026 Screenshot
Branch County drivers flocking to Indiana to fill up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drivers in Branch County and other southern Michigan border communities are flocking across the state line to Indiana to fuel up following Governor Mike Braun's decision this we...
May 08, 2026 Screenshot
Warner sentenced to at least 70 years for killing wife
ADRIAN, MI (WTVB) - Lenawee County judge sentenced Dale Warner to up to 70 years in prison on May 7, 2026, for the murder of his wife, Dee Warner, following a high-profile investigation that lasted fi...
May 08, 2026
Quincy Township Ordinance restricts battery storage facilities to industrial zones
QUINCY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Township officials recently adopted a restrictive new ordinance for battery energy storage systems (BESS) to maintain local authority over utility-scale energy proj...
May 08, 2026
Branch County broadband expansion expected to be completed by early fall
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A $37 million expansion of broadband fiber throughout Branch County is expected to be wrapped up this September which would be three months ahead of the scheduled completion dat...
May 08, 2026
Business Beat : "Flying Chuck" BBQ Chicken Chucking Dinner to benefit The Branch County Coalition of Domestic and Sexual Violence is Memorial Day Weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence is hosting its "Flying Chuck" BBQ Chicken Chucking Dinner Fundraiser to support local survivors. The event is sc...
May 08, 2026
Construction to start Monday on phase one of Bronson schools renovation project
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Construction crews are now active at Bronson High School as the district officially kicks off a landmark $2.4 million athletic facility renovation this week. Following a ceremonia...
May 07, 2026 Screenshot
Butler Motor Speedway ready to roar for delayed Opening Night Saturday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - After weather delays sidelined the scheduled season opener last weekend, Butler Motor Speedway is finally set to roar back to life for its official opening night on Saturday. Last ...
May 07, 2026
Branch County Commissioners considering new emergency alert provider
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After an F-3 tornado struck Union Lake and the Village of Union City on March 6, several Branch County officials expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of their emergenc...
May 07, 2026
CBPU awards $1,7 million contract for lead line replacement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors awarded a bid of over $1-point-7 million on Wednesday night from KLS Underground for this years lead service line replacement project in ...
May 07, 2026
