Category Archives: Local News

Hillsdale County K-9 to get body armor donation from national charity
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says its K9 Drako will be getting a donation of body armor in eight to 10 weeks thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organiz...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 Photo courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office

Union City School Board approves request to make A.D. a full time position
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City School Board approved a request from Superintendent Chris Katz on Monday night to make the district's Athletic Director a full time position. In addition to her ...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 Courtesy Union City Community Schools

BUSINESS BEAT: Union City schools and SMB&T teaming up to teach financial literacy
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan Bank and Trust and Union City Community Schools will team up to share information about financial literacy with the class of 2023 this Thursday evening. Senio...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 Courtesy Union City High School Facebook page

Branch County included in State Police text messaging pilot program
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Starting on Wednesday, some residents in Branch, Calhoun, St. Joseph and Eaton Counties will receive text message updates from the Michigan State Police when they make an em...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

Batavia Township home undergoing renovation destroyed in Tuesday night fire
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Batavia Township home which was undergoing a renovation was destroyed in a fire that broke out late Tuesday night. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber reports the Bronson F...
Jim Measel Apr 19, 2023 (Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page)

Woman arrested on drug charges thanks to Sturgis K-9
FAWN RIVER TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Sturgis woman is now facing charges after police find narcotics in her vehicle during a traffic stop on Monday night. St. Joseph County deputies say they pulled the ...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Tricia Rzepka to succeed Karen Smith as Bronson Clerk-Treasurer on May 8
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has found Karen Smith's successor as the City Clerk-Treasurer. Tricia Rzepka will begin her new duties at Bronson City Hall on May 8 after serving as the Clerk...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2023 Photo courtesy Village of Quincy web site

BUSINESS BEAT: Tickets go on sale Thursday for June 3 Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 30th annual Duck Race hosted by the Coldwater Exchange Club will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Waterworks Park. Once again there is a large amount of prize sponsors a...
Jim Measel Apr 18, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Exchange Club Facebook page

Calhoun dispatchers honored for their actions in capturing man wanted in Branch County
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A group of Calhoun County dispatchers were honored last Wednesday for their actions on September 13, 2022 in regards to a man wanted out of Branch County who was described ...
Jim Measel Apr 17, 2023 Courtesy Calhoun County 911 Facebook page

Fort Wayne man fails to appear for sentencing hearing in connection with 2021 crash
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bench warrant has been issued for a Fort Wayne man who was scheduled to be sentenced Monday morning in Branch County Circuit Court in connection with a crash almost two years ...
Jim Measel Apr 17, 2023 Cal Injury Lawyer
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