Category Archives: Local News

Jerome man arraigned on open murder and felony firearm charges
SOMERSET TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Jerome man was arraigned Monday in Hillsdale County District Court in connection with the alleged homicide of a woman Friday night. 27-year-old Jonathan Navarre Ressle...
Jim Measel Aug 15, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Coldwater Schools hosting open houses this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Ahead of the start of classes next Monday, August 22, Coldwater Community Schools has announced its schedule of open houses for students and parents. The district's Transportati...
Sean Watson Aug 15, 2022 Coldwater Community Schools logo

AAA: Gas prices continue to drop statewide
DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) - For the first time since April, the average gas price in Michigan is under $4 a gallon. AAA Michigan says prices are down nine cents in the past week to $3.95 a gallon, a drop of...
Sean Watson Aug 15, 2022 Robert Geiger / CC

Irrigation wire theft being investigated by MSP
FREDONIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating the theft of irrigation wire from the area of B Drive South and 15 Mile Road in Calhoun County's Fredonia Township. Troo...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

BUSINESS BEAT: Good Better Best Shop hosting Educator Night on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Good Better Best Shop at 101 West Chicago in Coldwater will be hosting their third annual Educator Night on Monday, August 15, 2022 starting at 3:30 p.m.. Educator Night is ...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2022

Jerome man lodged in Hillsdale County Jail on homicide charge
SOMERSET TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Jerome man is in the Hillsdale County Jail after he was arrested in connection with the alleged homicide of a woman early Saturday morning. The Michigan State Police a...
Jim Measel Aug 14, 2022 Alan Cleaver / CC

West Garfield Marijuana Processor and Retail Establishment to come before Planners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission is scheduled to take action on a special land use permit request from Craft Leaf, LLC of Detroit Monday night for the operation of an Adult Use...
Jim Measel Aug 13, 2022 Daniel Oberhaus / CC

2022 Branch County Fair wraps up on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 2022 Branch County Fair wraps up its seven day run on Saturday. After over an inch of rain fell early Monday morning, the weather has been just about perfect for the balance...
Jim Measel Aug 13, 2022 Branch County Fairgrounds amphitheater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Name of Hillsdale County man electrocuted on Tuesday morning released
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The identity of a man who was killed Tuesday morning after touching a live downed power line in Hillsdale County has been released. The victim has been identified as 28-y...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Michigan's Longest Garage Sale runs through Branch County this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The U.S. 12 Heritage Trail Garage Sale, called "Michigan's Longest Garage Sale," got underway on Friday and will run through Sunday afternoon. Organizers say every year individu...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Courtesy U.S. 12 Heritage Trail Facebook page
Thu Nov 12
Battle Creek, MI, USA
Humidity: 87%

