Category Archives: Local News
Draft agreement on offer to buy vacant lot introduced by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved the introduction of a draft sales agreement on Monday night after the city received a $4,000 offer to purchase a vacant lot at 212 Henry Stre...
Mar 31, 2022
Branch County's February unemployment rate up slightly to 4.4 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate went up slightly in February to four-point-four percent according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management ...
Mar 31, 2022 Bytemarks / CC
Some area stations now selling gas for far less than $4 a gallon
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Gas prices in parts of Branch County have dropped well below the $4 mark after the Russian invasion of Ukraine just over a month ago led to record highs at the pump. You may...
Mar 31, 2022 Mike Mozart / CC
Thousands of Consumers Energy customers lose power due to strong winds
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Strong winds led to power outages for nearly 24,000 Consumer's Energy customers on Thursday morning. The outages included about 170 Branch County customers. Most of the Bran...
Mar 31, 2022 wwwuppertal / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Grant money to provide work skill training and virtual career exploration for young adults
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The state of Michigan has announced grants totaling $4 million to provide young adults with a meaningful introduction to the world of work, including jobs skills, on-site, hybri...
Mar 31, 2022 Michigan Works! Southwest logo
Batavia Township home destroyed in late Wednesday night fire
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Batavia Township home was destroyed in a fire which broke out late Wednesday night. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says his department was notified of the fire at 540 ...
Mar 31, 2022 Photo courtesy Bronson Fire Department
ISP investigating Tuesday night officer involved shooting in Steuben County
(STEUBEN COUNTY, IN)- Indiana State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting incident that involved a Steuben County Sheriff Department deputy Tuesday night near Pleasant Lake, Indiana. T...
Mar 30, 2022
New 800 megahertz radios installed in BCSD vehicles
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The process of getting police and fire agencies switched over to the new 800 megahertz radio system is continuing this week. New 800 megahertz radios are being installed in ...
Mar 30, 2022 Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
BUSINESS BEAT: Applications for ProMedica Coldwater Foundation scholarships available
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - ProMedica Coldwater Foundation health field scholarships applications are available for students entering or continuing a registered nursing program. They are also available for...
Mar 30, 2022
Changes to updated County Master Plan still need review by Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An updated Branch County Master Plan is still one step away from going into effect. It was on the agenda for approval during Tuesday's Branch County Board of Commissioners meeti...
Mar 30, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
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