Category Archives: Local News

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...
Jim Measel Dec 15, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

"Grinchmas" in Bronson a big hit, officials already considering future years
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Despite the chilly temperatures Saturday evening Bronson City Officials say the first ever "Grinchmas" was a big success. Downtown Bronson recently hosted its first-ever Grinchmas...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025

Opening of Quincy ice rink delayed
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - You will need to hang on to your ice skates just a bit longer. The opening of the Quincy community ice rink has been temporarily postponed after the street department discovered te...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025 marcbruxelle / Depositphotos.com

Search warrants lead to multiple narcotic related arrests over the weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office and the Coldwater Police Department conducted a coordinated operation in the early hours this past Saturday, executing three search warrants a...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025 ellandar / Depositphotos.com

Stempien to seek opening for Branch County Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With a little more than two weeks to go before the resignation of Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O'Grady takes effect the first candidate to fill the position has emerge...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025

O'Grady stepping down as Branch County Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Circuit Court Judge Bill O'Grady has announced his resignation, effective January 1, 2026, to pursue a new government position and be closer to family in the Detro...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025

Business Beat: Oaklawn Hospital seeking volunteers
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - Oaklawn Hospital is issuing a community call for volunteers, inviting individuals to contribute their time and compassion to enrich the experiences of patients and their families...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025

Gas prices mixed across the area to begin new work week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's three-cents more expensive per gallon to fill the gas tank in Michigan this week. AAA Michigan says the statewide average is now at $2.85, which is 19-cents less than last ...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025 welcomia / Depositphotos.com

Two men facing serious charges following separate weekend arrests
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - We should learn more today concerning two arrest that were made over the weekend by the Branch County Sheriff's Department that has two individuals facing serious charges. Dalla...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025

Coldwater to resume leaf collection in the spring after early snow prematurely ended fall clean up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An early and significant snowfall in early November prematurely ended the City of Coldwater's fall leaf collection. In response to the winter weather challenges and to help resi...
Brett Briscoe Dec 15, 2025 NazarNazaruk / Depositphotos.com

