Category Archives: Local News
Michigan-Indiana border bill receives final approval from state legislature
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Legislation aimed at finalizing the long-disputed border between Michigan and Indiana is heading to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's desk for her signature. Sponsored by State Senator ...
Dec 17, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
Bronson man facing multiple felonies after being extradited from Kentucky
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man is facing several charges after allegedly breaking into a home, setting it on fire and then stealing a truck back in September. 21-year-old Dallas Michael Gump fac...
Dec 16, 2025
Stempien talks about decision to seek soon to be vacant Branch County Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As of this afternoon, Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien so far is the only candidate to toss his hat into the ring to replace the outgoing Bill O'Grady as Branch County Cir...
Dec 16, 2025 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com
Unemployment rates decline for September
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates decreased in 17 of Michigan's 18 labor market areas in September, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology...
Dec 16, 2025 Feverpitch / Depositphotos.com
Coldwater City Council greenlights new in car cameras and body cams for CPD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a resolution Monday night for the Coldwater Police Department to replace both body cams and in car cameras. Assistant Police Chief Patrick Be...
Dec 16, 2025
Business Beat: Coach Eby Youth Center seeking donations for annual Christmas dinner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coach Eby Center is preparing for its annual Christmas dinner initiative, anticipating a significant increase in demand this year as rising grocery costs strain local famili...
Dec 16, 2025
Harvey leaving CCS, Fitch to take over as Superintendent Administrative Assistant
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There will be a change in the executive office of the Coldwater Community Schools after the first of the year. The district's Board of Education accepted the resignation of Heat...
Dec 15, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools Facebook page
CCS Board of Education approves Browne Aquatic Center contract extension
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School Board of Education approved the renewal of an Independent Contract Agreement with Battle Creek's Hampton Aquatics and Fitness to manage and operat...
Dec 15, 2025 The exterior of the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)
Ordinance amending vegetation in public right-of-way introduced by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the introduction of an ordinance Monday night which amends the regulation of vegetation within public right-of-ways as well as vegetation on ...
Dec 15, 2025 Coldwater Planning and Zoning Administrator Robert Hawley. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Coldwater City Council approves changing city elections to even years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is looking to change the years municipal elections are held. The Coldwater City Council approved a request from City Clerk Shauna Chavez Monday night to pa...
Dec 15, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
