Category Archives: Local News

Branch County "Shop with a Hero" set for this evening
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you see a large presence of emergency vehicles traveling on US-12 and in the Wal Mart parking lot this evening don't be alarmed, tonight is what has become an annual traditio...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025

CBPU approves $309,000 bid for sewer rehabilitation project on East Washington, Park and Elm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The CBPU Board of Directors approved a sanitary sewer repair project request on Wednesday night. They approved a bid of over $309,000 from BLD Services of Louisiana after Fishbe...
Jim Measel Dec 04, 2025

Sub zero wind chills could cause frozen and burst water pipes
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is bracing for a significant cold snap tonight, with temperatures expected to drop well below freezing. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a warning, pr...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025 jurajkovac / Depositphotos.com

Dump truck driven by Sturgis woman strikes Amish buggy, two killed
LAGRANGE COUNTY,IN (WTVB) - A Tuesday collision on US20 near CR 1000 West in LaGrange County resulted in the deaths of two individuals from an Amish buggy. The Indiana State Police (ISP) is currently ...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025

Business Beat: Branch County Conservation & Sportsmen's Club hosting CPL/CCW course December 14
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Conservation & Sportsmen's Club is offering a course focused on concealed carry and home defense fundamentals at its heated outdoor range Sunday December 1...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025

Icy roads prompt closure of I-69 overnight
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County officials were forced to shut down a portion of the northbound lanes of I-69 overnight after light snow began mixing with freezing drizzle causing a section of the...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025

Gilead Township Board rejects proposed marijuana grow operation
GILEAD TOWNSHIP, MI - The Gilead Township Board of Trustees has firmly rejected a proposal by Pure Sun Grown, LLC to establish a commercial marijuana grow operation within the township's borders, desp...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025

Man from Tuesday night police standoff makes initial court appearance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - We are learning more about the events Tuesday night that led to a police standoff in Sherwood Township. Matthew Wayne Callahan of Battle Creek faces felony charges after a stand...
Brett Briscoe Dec 04, 2025

City of Coldwater receives $375,000 state grant for intersection rebuild in 2027
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though the work is not scheduled until 2027, the Michigan Department of Transportation Wednesday awarded the City of Coldwater a grant of up to $375,000 to rebuild a major ...
Ken Delaney Dec 04, 2025 The intersection of South Clay and Division street in Coldwater MI June 20, 2025

CBPU Board votes 4-1 to accept Jodi Beckhusen settlement agreement
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On a 4-1 vote, the CBPU Board of Directors approved a settlement agreement Wednesday night in regards to a gender discrimination federal civil rights lawsuit filed in January of...
Jim Measel Dec 03, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
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