Category Archives: Local News

MSP investigating theft of 13 new travel trailers in White Pigeon area
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a report of several brand-new travel trailers being taken from storage yards around White Pigeon. The trailers were taken fro...
Jim Measel Jul 3, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

First rain in over two weeks moves through area
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's been a dry couple of weeks in Branch County and southwest Michigan, and depending on your location, yesterday afternoon's rain may not have amounted to much. The MSU Weathe...
Sean Watson Jul 2, 2022 samuelstoeckli / CC

Fink backing legislation which bans drag queen shows in public schools
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Republican State Representative Andrew Fink has thrown his support behind proposed legislation in Lansing that would ban drag queen shows in public schools and allow parents to su...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022 Photo courtesy Michigan House Republicans

Bleacher work at Union City's Alumni Field delayed due to no bids being submitted
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Work on a bleacher project at Union City High School's Alumni Field will be delayed until at least 2023 after no contractor bids were received before the June 1 deadline. Super...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022 Photo of Chris Katz courtesy of Union City Community Schools

Fireworks shows set for throughout the holiday weekend in Branch County, Quincy holding 4th of July parade
COLDATER, MI (WTVB) - With the Fourth of July falling on a Monday this year, firework shows around Branch County will be spread out over the entire holiday weekend. Coldwater Lake and Lake George will...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022 Epic Fireworks / CC

Lafler murder case remanded back to District Court over performance of previous defense attorney
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB/WNWN) - A St. Joseph County murder case has been remanded back to District Court for a preliminary hearing. St. Joseph County Circuit Court Judge Paul Stutesman agreed with a def...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022 Best Law

Maintenance work at Taylor's Building to impact downtown Coldwater traffic
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Maintenance work at the former Taylor's Stationers store at 60 West Chicago Street is scheduled to start on Tuesday and officials with the City of Coldwater say traffic in the d...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022 Courtesy City of Coldwater

BUSINESS BEAT: Budd Insurance Agency merges with Branch Insurance Agency
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Budd Insurance Agency has merged the Branch Insurance Agency. The merger took effect on Friday, July 1. Ron Budd and Janelle Fisher said in a post on Facebook, "We want to e...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022

Nine arrested in raid at suspected Three Rivers drug house
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - Nine people are facing charges after the Michigan State Police Southwest Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at a suspected drug house in Three Rivers on Thursday. Sta...
Jim Measel Jul 1, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Brand apprehended in St. Joseph County after missing Branch Circuit Court hearing
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A man who was being sought by authorities in Branch and St. Joseph Counties was apprehended at around noon on Thursday. Warrants were issued for 27--year-old Dylan Brand of Stur...
Jim Measel Jun 30, 2022 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

