Category Archives: Local News
Over 1,300 customers lose power in Branch County due to thunderstorms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thousands in Michigan remain without power this morning, after several waves of thunderstorms and strong winds roared through the state last night and early this morning. As of ...
Jun 14, 2022 Consumers Energy outage map June 14, 2022 (courtesy of Consumers Energy)
Summer construction projects ramp up in Coldwater this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A series of major road and infrastructure projects are underway for the City of Coldwater. Resealing of a portion of the Upson Plaza parking lot was completed this past Sunday. ...
Jun 14, 2022 A detour sign at U.S. 12 and Michigan Avenue, Coldwater MI June 13, 2022
Health department issues advisory as Extreme Heat Warning issued for Tuesday and Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the anticipated heat and high heat index expected for the next few days, officials with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency say drinking enough fluids i...
Jun 13, 2022 National Weather Service-Northern Indiana graphic (courtesy of NWS)
Prices down, inventory up, but homes selling faster last month in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It appears the frantic housing market has cooled a bit, based on the latest report from the Branch County Association of Realtors. The report for May 2022 shows the number of ho...
Jun 13, 2022 Branch County Association of Realtors logo
Bid for work at Northshore Drive soccer/rocket football field renovation on Monday's City Council agenda
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council will be asked Monday night to approve a bid for renovation work at the existing soccer and rocket football field on Northshore Drive. City Manager Kei...
Jun 11, 2022 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Bronson City Council being asked to approve bids for demolition of properties and water tank painting
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is looking to demolish a pair of blighted properties and make improvements to its water tank. The Bronson City Council on Monday night will be asked to approve...
Jun 11, 2022 Courtesy City of Bronson Facebook page
Pansophia Academy graduation for 18 seniors set for Sunday at The Ponds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The last of the Branch County high school graduation ceremonies for 2022 will take place on Sunday afternoon. The Commencement ceremony for 18 seniors at Pansophia Academy will ...
Jun 10, 2022 Photo courtesy Pansophia Academy Facebook page
Hillsdale County Veterans Coalition to host VetConnect on Thursday
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - The Hillsdale County Veterans Coalition will host their first VetConnect event next Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Hillsdale American Legion Post on Steamburg Road from 2:00 p.m...
Jun 10, 2022
NWS calls for hot weather to return next week, temps in the 90s with heat indexes over 100
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It's been a nice run of pleasant temperatures since the Memorial Day holiday but that is going to change next week. National Weather Service forecasters are calling for hot ...
Jun 10, 2022
Wattles Road Bridge in St. Joseph County shut down for rehab work, no traffic allowed
COLON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Those who travel on the Wattles Road Bridge will have to find an alternate route for the next several weeks. Rehabilitation work on the bridge between West Burr Oak Road an...
Jun 10, 2022
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Battle Creek, MI, USA
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