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Murder charge filed against White Pigeon man in September death of jogger
PAW PAW, MI (WKZO AM/FM)- Based on newly discovered evidence, the Van Buren County Prosecutor's Office is now charging a White Pigeon man with open murder in the death of Decatur woman last September....
Feb 18, 2022 A booking photo of Colby Martin from the Van Buren County Jail (courtesy Van Buren County Sheriff's Office)
BUSINESS BEAT: Alternate programs to Farmer's Day cancellation being presented at Dearth Center on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - For the second straight year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced organizers of the annual Branch County Farmer's Day at the Branch Area Careers Center to cancel the event which is...
Feb 18, 2022 U.S. Department of Agriculture
Sgt. Todd Price of Coldwater honored as the MSP Trooper of the Year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater resident has been named the Michigan State Police Trooper of the Year. Sgt. Todd Price, who currently serves at the Marshall Post, was recognized for his outstanding...
Feb 18, 2022 Michigan State Police Sgt. Todd Price of Coldwater (courtesy of MSP)
Winter storm leads to difficult driving conditions, between five to six inches of snow reported
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The second winter storm in just over two weeks hit Branch County on Thursday but not as much snow fell as had been forecast by the National Weather Service. Reports indicate...
Feb 18, 2022 Eneko Muiño / CC
Another snow day around Branch County Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's another long weekend for students and teachers across Branch County, as the second winter storm in just over two weeks caused the cancellation of classes again on Friday. M...
Feb 17, 2022 Javier Morales / CC
Commissioners bring forward Sheriff request to use marketing firm to recruit new employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners decided during their Thursday work session to bring forward a request from Sheriff John Pollack to use a local marketing firm to help th...
Feb 17, 2022 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Prosecutors file more charges against Work for alleged robbery of Rose Street home owner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutors have filed more charges against one of the suspects who authorities say were involved in a series of crimes during the first week of January. 35-year-o...
Feb 17, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Presentation made on purchasing Corn Island land for public park and recreation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A presentation was made during Thursday's Branch County Board of Commissioners work session about the county using a grant program to help fund the purchase of land on Corn Isla...
Feb 17, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Union City officials warn of scammers claiming to be from electric company
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Officials with the Village of Union City say they have gotten numerous reports from Union City Electric customers about calls from scammers. The callers claim they are from the...
Feb 17, 2022
Heavy rain and melting snow cause area flooding issues, Flood Advisory issued
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Branch County Thursday morning as heavy rain overnight and the melting snow resulted in minor flooding in low lying ...
Feb 17, 2022 Photo courtesy City Glass
