Category Archives: Local News

Sunday snow affects some churches, Rec Department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After sub-zero temperatures Saturday, steady snow across southwest Michigan Sunday is expected to add several more inches what is currently on the ground. The Winter Weather Adv...
Ken Delaney Jan 25, 2026 Jim Kelly / CC

Angola home destroyed in Saturday morning fire
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Firefighters battled a destructive residential blaze in frigid conditions Saturday morning at the home of Gregory J. Sanders on 3675 W. Landis Road. Emergency crews were dispatched...
Brett Briscoe Jan 24, 2026

Sale of nine vacant parcels for Western Meadows development on Monday's City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked on Monday night to introduce a pair of resolutions regarding the proposed sale of nine vacant parcels on Wallace Lane totaling $180,000 ...
Jim Measel Jan 23, 2026 Western Meadows First Phase. Courtesy City of Coldwater

Tibbits Best of the Eagles concert Saturday postponed
COLDWATER, MI, (WTVB) - Saturday's concert at the Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater featuring one of the top Eagles tribute bands in the country has been postponed. Due to the weather emergency declare...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

Fire officials ask residents to clear snow from hydrants
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Fire officials are reminding residents to ensure that fire hydrants are cleared of snow. The cold weather typically means more fires, as residents use alternative heating method...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

Union City students raising funds for school therapy dog
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City High School has launched a new student wellness initiative to bring a certified school therapy dog to campus through a partnership with Magnum K9. The program aims t...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

Michigan Senate passes cell phone ban in K-12 public schools
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Senate has approved a bill to ban cell phones in all K-12 public school classrooms. The House passed the bill earlier this week and the Senate vote signaled bicameral...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

Hillsdale Hospital restricts birthing center visitation amid rising respiratory illness rates
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital is limiting visitors to the Bediako Birthing Center, effective Friday. The restrictions are due to the increase in cases of highly transmissible illnesses in ...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

Indiana House amendment keeps Steuben County in Casino discussion
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Indiana House Public Policy Committee voted 9-1 on Thursday, to approve an amendment to House Bill 1038 that adds Steuben, DeKalb, and Wayne counties as potential sites for a r...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

Branch County government office openings delayed Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Due to the weather conditions of extreme cold and slick roads most Branch County governmental offices will be opening on a delay this morning. County offices will open at 9:30 a...
Brett Briscoe Jan 23, 2026

