Category Archives: Local News
Branch County gets White Christmas, but warmup expected through the week ahead
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though temperatures aren't expected to rise above 20 degrees until Wednesday, all winter weather warnings and advisories for the Branch County area have expired. A Wind Chi...
Dec 25, 2022
Wind Chill Advisory replaces Winter Storm Warning until Christmas morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While the Winter Storm Warning Branch County has been under since Thursday has expired, the National Weather Service had issued a Wind Chill Advisory until Christmas morning. Wi...
Dec 24, 2022
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning extended until 7:00 p.m Saturday for Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As subzero wind chills and blowing snow continued into Christmas Eve, the National Weather Service extended the Winter Storm Warning for Branch County until 7:00 p.m. Saturday. ...
Dec 24, 2022 Eneko Muiño / CC
Hillsdale County sideswipe crash sends driver to the hospital
HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Jackson man was injured Thursday morning when his vehicle was sideswiped by another in Hillsdale County. The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened...
Dec 23, 2022
Branch County guaranteed White Christmas, as Winter Storm Warning continues until 7:00 a.m. Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - High winds and brutally cold temperatures have now moved into Branch County as a Winter Storm Warning continues until 7:00 a.m. Saturday. The National Weather Service says dange...
Dec 23, 2022
BUSINESS BEAT: Coldwater Orthodontics and Aligner Center welcomes new Orthodontist
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Orthodontics and Aligner Center is welcoming a new orthodontist to the practice as Dr. Baron Whateley has announced his retirement. Dr. Brian Potocki of Hillsdale Orth...
Dec 23, 2022 Pictured is Dr. Brian Potocki (left) and Dr. Baron Whateley (right). Courtesy 2nd Story Marketing
Kolcz warns future Commissioners of possible legal action if more deputies are not hired
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Leonard Kolcz wrapped up his six years on the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday with a warning to future Commissioners to hire more road patrol deputies for the Br...
Dec 22, 2022
Branch County Commissioners formally approve 2023 GF Budget, set staffing levels
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally adopted the 2023 General Fund Budget of over $14-point-8 million on Tuesday. County Administrator Bud Norman said the budget wa...
Dec 22, 2022 Branch County Court House (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Community Health Agency tells residents to be aware of carbon monoxide during storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging residents to prepare for potential power outages from this weekend's winter storm and be aware of the dangers o...
Dec 22, 2022 The EnergySmart Academy
Travel Advisory issued for St. Joseph County through early Saturday afternoon
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A Travel Advisory has been issued for St. Joseph County effective at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday afternoon until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday December 24, 2022, to coincide with the Nation...
Dec 22, 2022 The National Guard / CC
Mon Oct 12
Battle Creek, MI, USA
76°FFeels Like: 76°F
Wind/Dir: 9 MPH-S
Humidity: 61%
