Category Archives: Local News
Sturgis man facing charges following pursuit involving numerous police agencies
BURR OAK, MI (WTVB) - A 27-year-old Sturgis man is facing multiple charges following a pursuit involving police from two counties on Monday. St. Joseph County Sheriff Mark Lillywhite says deputies fro...
Jul 13, 2022 Daniel / CC
Request to suspend late fees for 30 days to promote online dog license sales delayed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Action by the Branch County Board of Commissioners on a request from County Treasurer Steve Rutz to suspend late fees for 30 days to allow for the promotion of online dog licens...
Jul 12, 2022 flowcomm / CC
Bronson City Council get update on proposed temporary ambulance plan to help shorthanded Life Care
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council got an update Monday night on efforts to have an auxiliary ambulance stationed at the Bronson fire station in case a LifeCare Ambulance is not available i...
Jul 12, 2022 Steve Frisbie representing Life Care Ambulance during a Bronson City Council meeting in July of 2022. Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Union City FD has two new thermal imaging cameras thanks to donations
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Fire Department has received two new thermal imaging cameras thanks to community donations. The cameras are in service and on the trucks to help firefighters fin...
Jul 12, 2022 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: McDonald's starts "Hats Off to the Houses" campaign
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) - As you visit the beach or pool this summer, or when they make their first pit stop on the family road trip, you can stop by a local McDonald's to gear up while also supportin...
Jul 12, 2022
City Council approves two year agreement with Baker after performance review
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After a half hour executive session to discuss his performance over the past 12 months, the Coldwater City Council voted to increase City Manager Keith Baker's salary by two-and...
Jul 11, 2022
Council approves resolutions to increase BPU water, wastewater and electrical rates
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council adopted resolutions Monday night that will increase water, wastewater and electrical rates starting on September 1 after they were passed by the B.P.U...
Jul 11, 2022
Baker says about 400 citations have been issued to property owners in 2022
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker reported to the City Council Monday night that there have been about 400 citations issued to property owners by the city for grass, junk and f...
Jul 11, 2022 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Sowards to serve 18 months to 10 years in MDOC for multiple break ins
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was ordered to serve concurrent prison sentences of between 18 months and 10 years on Monday in Branch County Circuit Court after he entered guilty pleas to thre...
Jul 11, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Suspected Blue Angels Motorcycle Club arsonist arraigned in District Court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A suspect who was arrested Friday after a fire was deliberately set at the Blue Angels Motorcycle Club was arraigned Saturday in Branch County District Court on a felony charge ...
Jul 11, 2022 Chris Potter / CC
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