Category Archives: Local News

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...
Jim Measel 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...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 TireZoo / CC

Coach Eby Center to serve at emergency warming shelter during winter storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With a powerful winter storm expected to drop wind chills down to as low as 30 degrees below zero over the Christmas weekend, the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center will serve as...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022

Quincy Village Council approves Fire Department budget for 2023-2024
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council adopted the Quincy Fire Department operational budget for 2023-2024 on Tuesday night. The fire department serves Algansee, Quincy and Butler Townships as...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page

Local preparations continue for "dangerous" Christmas weekend winter storm
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Preparations continue as a massive Christmas weekend winter storm is expected to hit Branch County starting on Thursday night. The storm carries the potential for blizzard l...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 Lise1011 / CC

BUSINESS BEAT: City of Coldwater, CBPU and United Steelworkers Union make donations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Some generous donations are being made locally during this holiday season. Employees of the City of Coldwater, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities and the United Steelworker...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page

Over $100,000 worth of damage reported in Tuesday night Batavia Township fire
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A fire which broke out at a Batavia Township residence late Tuesday night caused over $100,000 worth of damage to three properties. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says B...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 (Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page)

Commissioners accept Frontier county broadband proposal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 to accept a county broadband proposal from Frontier on Tuesday afternoon. Commissioner Tom Mathew voted no because he was not ...
Jim Measel Dec 20, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

KCC campus locations shut down for Winter Break, Spring semester starts January 17
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Most Kellogg Community College campus locations and offices will close for the College's Winter Break at around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22. KCC will reopen at 8:00 a....
Jim Measel Dec 20, 2022 Kellogg Community College Grahl Center (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

"Black & White" Art Gallery Exhibit at Tibbits Opera House Call for Artists
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Arts Alive is inviting artists of all ages and skill levels to submit their interpretations of "Black & White" in their upcoming themed gallery show to be displayed at Tibbi...
Jim Measel Dec 20, 2022 Courtesy Tibbits Opera House

