Category Archives: Local News

Bronson City Council approves fee increases in rental inspection program
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a resolution on Monday night which raises some of the fees for the city's rental property inspection program. City Manager Brandon Mersman said i...
Jim Measel Dec 09, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel

Flu season arrives early, sparking concern across Michigan and Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - State health officials have issued a warning that the influenza season in Michigan appears to be arriving weeks earlier than usual, with a noticeable rise in cases prompting urg...
Brett Briscoe Dec 09, 2025 norsob / Depositphotos.com

Match on Main grant application window will be open soon for downtown Coldwater businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local businesses within Coldwater's historic downtown district are encouraged to prepare their applications as the next round of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's ...
Brett Briscoe Dec 09, 2025 gunnar3000 / Depositphotos.com

MDOC expands mail photocopying policy to legal mail across all facilities, including Coldwater Correctional
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) has expanded its policy of photocopying all incoming mail, previously only for general correspondence, to now include confidential ...
Brett Briscoe Dec 09, 2025

Indoor Christmas Market to Kick off Friday in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The holiday spirit is in full swing in Coldwater, as the city prepares to host its new Indoor Christmas Market this Friday, December 12, at the Dr. Browne Recreation Center The ...
Brett Briscoe Dec 09, 2025

Michigan "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" holiday enforcement begins this week through New Years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan law enforcement agencies, including the Michigan State Police (MSP) and local police departments, have initiated the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement...
Brett Briscoe Dec 09, 2025

Branch County schools facing bus driver shortage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's an issue facing school districts all across the state, a shortage of school bus drivers. Branch County school districts are among the many across Michigan who are dealing w...
Brett Briscoe Dec 08, 2025

Northern lights possible tonight across Southern Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residents of Branch County and all of Southern Michigan have a promising chance to witness the spectacular aurora borealis tonight into early Tuesday morning, as the National Oc...
Brett Briscoe Dec 08, 2025

Gas prices decrease for 2nd consecutive week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan motorists are seeing continued relief at the pump this week as the statewide average price for regular unleaded gasoline dropped a significant 14 cents from a week ago,...
Brett Briscoe Dec 08, 2025

Business Beat : Registrations now open for Kiwanis Cardboard sled races at Winterfest
COLDWATER, MI - The spirit of innovation will to the slopes of Kiwanis Hill on Saturday, January 24, as the Coldwater Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Cardboard Sled Races, a beloved highlight of the cit...
Brett Briscoe Dec 08, 2025

