Category Archives: Local News
Utility companies in Michigan including CBPU face possible power shortfalls this summer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There are concerns about a potential shortfall of power for utility companies in most of Michigan this summer. Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Director Paul Jakubczak told t...
Jun 2, 2022
County Planning Commission schedules September 7 public hearing on Master Plan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The process of getting an updated Branch County Master Plan on the books is continuing. The Branch County Planning Commission on Wednesday morning approved the scheduling of a p...
Jun 1, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
U.S. Magistrate dismisses Moms for Liberty civil rights complaint against Health Agency and Reading Schools
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVB) - A federal magistrate has thrown out a civil rights lawsuit filed against the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency and Reading Community Schools by the Branch a...
Jun 1, 2022 Cal Injury Lawyer
No injuries reported in three vehicle crash in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - No injuries were reported by Coldwater Police following a three vehicle crash at the Four Corners in downtown Coldwater Tuesday night. The crash happened just before 7:00 p.m. w...
Jun 1, 2022 Photo by MWC's Ken Delaney
BUSINESS BEAT: Annual Duck Race set for Saturday at Waterworks Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After nearly three decades, the annual rubber duck race to raise money for charity is in the process of changing hands. The Great Hospice Duck Race is now known as the Coldwater...
Jun 1, 2022 Photo courtesy of ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
Man shot in head during Hillsdale County neighbor dispute, MSP investigating
LITCHFIELD, MI (WTVB) - An ongoing neighbor dispute apparently led to the shooting of a man early Wednesday morning in Hillsdale County. The Michigan State Police in Jackson say they were dispatched a...
Jun 1, 2022
Another 20 cent spike on Tuesday as gas prices in Coldwater rise to $4.79 at some stations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As expected, gas prices spiked by 20 cents around Coldwater again on Tuesday with some stations selling gas for as high as $4.79 a gallon. Patrick De Haan from GasBuddy said bef...
Jun 1, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
MDOT announces shut down of four miles of I-94 for 15 Mile Road bridge demolition
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that a four mile portion of I-94 will be totally closed this weekend to allow for demolition of the 15 Mile Road bridge ov...
May 31, 2022
Strategic plan for BHSJCHA to be developed by consultant, process was stopped by pandemic
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A strategic plan will be developed for the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency. The agency Board of Health approved a $6,400 bid from Mary Kushion Consulting dur...
May 31, 2022
Schools to dismiss for the summer this week, CCS gets ready for summer maintenance work
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It's the final week of school for students in all of the Branch County districts. The Coldwater and Bronson school districts will dismiss students for summer vacation on Thu...
May 31, 2022 Bill Smith / CC
