Category Archives: Local News
Morel mushroom season arrives in Southwest Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Morel mushroom season has officially arrived in Michigan, signaling a busy period for foragers eager to find these elusive spring delicacies. Although the Michigan Department of...
Apr 23, 2026 - Alex Wenner, a lifelong mushroom forager, holds a handful of morels found during a spring hunt during May 2018. Photo by Emily Bingham | MLive.com
Fatal house fire under investigation
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - The Battle Creek Fire Department discovered one fatality while responding to a structure fire on Grenville Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Firefighters locat...
Apr 23, 2026
Federal Government reclassifies cannabis
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Trump administration has officially reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana as a Schedule III substance, a historic shift in federal drug policy announced on Thursday....
Apr 23, 2026 charlotteLake / Depositphotos.com
Walberg encourages participation in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - This Saturday, April 25, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) encourages his constituents to participate by visiting one of the many drug...
Apr 23, 2026 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office
Wortz and Lindsey to faces re election challenges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Republican State Representative Jennifer Wortz has officially launched her campaign for the 35th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. Representing Quincy, Wor...
Apr 23, 2026
Insight Hospital & Medical Center Coldwater launches volunteer recruitment for No One Dies Alone (NODA) program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Insight Hospital & Medical Center Coldwater is seeking compassionate community volunteers to join its No One Dies Alone (NODA) program, a national initiative founded in 2001...
Apr 23, 2026
Norris and Vincent to appear on Branch County primary ballot to fill vacant prosecutor's office
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Terri Norris and John Vincent have officially qualified for the Branch County special prosecutor's election following the this weeks filing deadline. Norris, the current county ...
Apr 23, 2026 Fredex / Depositphotos.com
16th Annual "Walk A Mile in Their Shoes" fundraiser set for Saturday in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 16th annual "Walk A Mile in Their Shoes" fundraiser, Organized by the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (BCCADSV) is set to take place in downtown...
Apr 23, 2026
Phase one of Bronson Community Schools renovations set to break ground Friday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Friday will be a big day for Bronson Community Schools, as they will break ground on their track renovations marking a major milestone for the district following the passage of a ...
Apr 23, 2026 Screenshot
Prosecutors get approval to spend up to $10,000 peruse second second psychiatric evaluation in Snyder attempted murder case
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County prosecutors are requesting a second psychiatric evaluation for MacCain Matthew Snyder before considering a dismissal of serious felony charges, including two count...
Apr 22, 2026
