Category Archives: Local News

33rd Annual John Rohloff-Coldwater Noon Exchange Club Duck Race returns Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The John Rohloff Coldwater Exchange Club Duck Race is returning to Waterworks Park this Saturday, bringing a full afternoon of family-friendly entertainment to Branch County. Ru...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

Branch County to begin search for County Complex Manager, Scott Walls retiring in July
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A long time Branch County employee is retiring and the search is on to find his successor. Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh told the county's Planning Commission on Wedne...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

Study : Michigan ranks near the middle of deadliest states for summer driving
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan ranks 26th nationally in a new study of the deadliest states for summer driving, with 935 road fatalities recorded between June and August from 2022 to 2024. Analyzing ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

Lindsey bill would eliminate sales tax on utility bills
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey (R- Coldwater) recently introduced legislation that would eliminate the sales tax Michiganders currently pay on utility services. Lindsey says "People ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Business Beat : Hillsdale Medical Associates welcomes new physician assistant
HILLSDALE,MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has announced the addition of Ashley LoPresto, PA-C, to its primary care team at Hillsdale Medical Associates, with patient appointments becoming available sta...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

American Axle strike could impact truck availability nation wide
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - A United Auto Workers strike at the Dauch Corporation-formerly known as American Axle, could severely impact the nationwide availability of pickup trucks within weeks, accord...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

Consumers latest rate hike request scrutinized by state lawmakers
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy Tuesday officially submitted a $456 million electric rate increase request to state regulators, marking the largest financial ask in more than 20 years. Filed exa...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

Deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans in June 29
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has set a June 29 deadline for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters in designated Michigan and Indiana counties to apply...
Brett Briscoe Jun 03, 2026

Consumers Energy files for largest rate increase in more than 20 years
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy officially submitted a new electric rate increase request to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today, kicking off a formal 10-month regulatory review ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 02, 2026

Meteor lights up Branch County sky Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bright fireball meteor lit up the night sky Monday across Branch County with sightings reported as far north as the UP and as far south as central Indiana, generating hundreds...
Brett Briscoe Jun 02, 2026 Screenshot
Thu Sep 17
Battle Creek, MI, USA
Wind/Dir: 9 MPH-NNE
Humidity: 100%

