Category Archives: Local News
Branch County Sheriff's Department secures $100,000 grant for body-cams and in-car cameras
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office has received a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority (MMRMA) through its Risk Avoidance Program to help fund th...
Jan 28, 2026
MHSAA expands NIL opportunities for high school athletes
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has expanded its rules on personal branding activities, commonly known as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) allowing high ...
Jan 27, 2026
New Chair and Vice-Chair chosen for BHSJCHA Board of Health
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There is new leadership for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Board of Health following their annual organizational meeting last Thursday. Brent Leininger ...
Jan 27, 2026 Courtesy BHSJ You Tube channel
Branch County schools at or the nearing the six snow day limit, what's next ?
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Severe winter weather across Southwest Michigan has forced area school districts to reach or exceed their legal limit for "forgiven" snow days. Under current state law, Michigan...
Jan 27, 2026
United Airlines returning to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
KALAMAZOO MI, (WTVB) - United Airlines will officially return to Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport this spring, ending a four-year absence from the region. Airport officials announced on Tu...
Jan 27, 2026
City of Bronson extends "Run Water Advisory" due to continued extreme cold
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has announced an extension of the official "Run Water Advisory" for all municipal water customers. Originally set to expire this week, the advisory is now in e...
Jan 27, 2026
Despite winter chill, Consumers Energy connects customers to dollars to reduce heating costs
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - As subzero temperatures grip Michigan this week, Consumers Energy is ramping up efforts to help customers manage rising heating costs by linking them to more than $100 million in ...
Jan 27, 2026
Business Beat : Miller Repair to hold ribbon cutting Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will join the local community to celebrate a meaningful new chapter for Miller Repair LLC with an upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony. This e...
Jan 27, 2026
Dr. Ed Lake remains Coldwater School Board President for 2026
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Dr. Edward Lake will serve another year as the President of the Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education as the Board decided to keep the same slate officers for 2026 Mond...
Jan 26, 2026 Coldwater Community Schools logo
Updated Coldwater Park Ordinance makes some offenses misdemeanors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council formally approved updating the city's Municipal Park Lands Ordinance Monday night to make some misuses of land and fixtures in the city a criminal mis...
Jan 26, 2026 Coldwater City Council. Photo courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
