Category Archives: Local News
Friday marks one year anniversary of major storm hitting Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Where were you when the lights went out one year ago? It was one year ago on Friday when severe thunderstorms that packed winds of between 60 and 70 miles an hour in Branch ...
Aug 11, 2022 Damage from August 12, 2021 storm on Grand Street. (Photo by MWC's Jim Measel)
Pension plan for veteran Coldwater Police employee approved this week by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a resolution Monday night meant to retain a long-time Public Safety Department employee. The employee is eligible to retire but wanted to be ...
Aug 11, 2022 Coldwater Public Safety building (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Motorcyclist flown out after being struck by semi in St. Joseph County
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 50-year-old man from Albion, Indiana was injured Wednesday afternoon when his motorcycle was struck by a turning semi at the intersection of M-66 and Bogen Road in St. ...
Aug 11, 2022
KCC offering free EMT training program for eligible Branch and Calhoun County residents
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB) - Eligible Branch County residents along with those who live in eastern Calhoun County will be able to complete a Basic Emergency Medical Technician Program at no charge thanks...
Aug 11, 2022 Kellogg Community College Grahl Center (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
BUSINESS BEAT: Harbor Freight Tools opens Coldwater store in Willowbrook Plaza
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Harbor Freight Tools, which calls itself America's go-to store for quality tools at the lowest prices, has opened its new store in Coldwater next to Big Lots at 373 North Willow...
Aug 11, 2022 Courtesy Harbor Freight Facebook page
Wilber says millage approvals will bring financial stability to Fire Association
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber told the Bronson City Council on Monday he was pleased with the results from last week's millage questions in the Bronson Area Fire Association. Gi...
Aug 11, 2022 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page
Second person dies following last Friday's crash on SR 120 east of Orland, Indiana
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A second person from rural Fremont, Indiana has died following a two vehicle crash on State Road 120 east of Orland last Friday afternoon. The Steuben County Sheriff's Department s...
Aug 11, 2022
Senior Citizens Day during fifth day of Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's Senior Citizens Day for the fifth day of the Branch County Fair. A program for seniors will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Dearth Community Center. The events include dairy sh...
Aug 11, 2022 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson
Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour to spend two days in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 16th annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour will spend two nights in Coldwater. Hundreds of classic cars are expected to take part in the tour that winds its way north along Old 27 t...
Aug 10, 2022
BUSINESS BEAT: Two Bandits Brewing in downtown Coldwater says they're hiring
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two Bandits Brewing in downtown Coldwater says they are hiring. They are looking for tap maids and flight attendants who would be responsible for taking care of their guests and...
Aug 10, 2022
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