Category Archives: Local News
72nd Coldwater Chamber Community Awards set for tonight
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 72nd Annual Community Awards Dinner tonight at the Dearth Community Center. This long-standing tradition honors individuals ...
Mar 05, 2026
CBPU Board of Directors approves purchase of additional mobile standby generator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors approved a request from Water/Sewer Manager Bryan Massey Wednesday night to buy an additional mobile standby generator...
Mar 04, 2026
Coldwater Police and Fire Scholarship deadline this Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Graduating seniors have until 3 p.m. this Friday, March 6, 2026, to submit applications for the Coldwater Police and Fire Scholarship. Funded primarily through payroll deduction...
Mar 04, 2026
ITC schedules meet and greets for land owners effected by HELIX-HIPLE transmission line project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Michigan Electric Transmission Company (METC) is hosting two open house events for landowners affected by the 55-mile Helix-Hiple transmission line project, which will connec...
Mar 04, 2026
Commissioners bring forward Sheriff's request to change jail medical services company
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners brought forward a request from Sheriff Fred Blankenship during their work session on Wednesday to have a new company provide jail medica...
Mar 04, 2026
2026 fishing licenses now available for purchase
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Anglers in Branch County can now gear up for the upcoming season as 2026 Michigan fishing licenses officially went on sale this week. While the new license and regulation season...
Mar 04, 2026
Steuben County residents will have say in casino process
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (WTVB) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1038, authorizing a potential $500 million resort-style casino in northeast Indiana. The legislation, which cleared the General ...
Mar 04, 2026
Business Beat: Tommy's Express Carwash to celebrate one year anniversary of Coldwater location
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - COLDWATER, MI - Tommy's Express Car Wash is celebrating its one-year anniversary at its 616 E. Chicago Rd. location, marking a year of service since its official opening in Marc...
Mar 04, 2026
Boater Safety classes scheduled in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office has released its 2026 schedule for boater safety education classes, designed to prepare boaters for the upcoming season. The curriculum, taugh...
Mar 04, 2026
Branch County sees decline in marijuana tax revenue for 2025
COLDWATER, MNI (WTVB) - Local governments in Branch County are seeing a decline in marijuana tax revenue shares as statewide distributions for the 2025 fiscal year dip for the first time in the progra...
Mar 04, 2026
