Category Archives: Local News
Local police agencies plan to coordinate active shooter training
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In light of recent shootings at schools, churches, and stores across the country, Michigan State Police will be coordinating with other law enforcement on Branch County for acti...
Jun 17, 2022 Michigan State Police logo
Legislation would require Michigan school districts to pay student teachers
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A Michigan House bill could require districts like the Coldwater Community Schools to pay student teachers for their classroom work. The bill passed this week would provide studen...
Jun 16, 2022 Norton Gusky / CC
Tibbits Summer Theatre opens today with "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change"
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A summertime entertainment and economic boost begins another run today, with the opening of the 59th consecutive season of Tibbits Summer Theatre at the Tibbits Opera House in C...
Jun 16, 2022 A promotional photo for the 2022 Tibbits Summer Theatre production of "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" (courtesy of Tibbits Opera Foundation)
Coldwater man pleads no-contest to charges after accident that killed two horses and injured two boys walking them
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man who fled the scene after the vehicle he was driving crashed into several horses has plead no-contest to several charges in Branch County District. Michigan State...
Jun 15, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Area clergy speak out about prejudicial remarks against Coldwater's Arab and Muslim community
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Clergy from eight area churches stepped forward this week to condemn what they call are recent disparaging remarks and social media posts concerning the Arab and Muslim communit...
Jun 15, 2022 Rev Julie Yoder Elmore at the Coldwater City Council meeting June 13, 2022
Coldwater City Council approves 2023 fiscal year budget, millage rate reductions
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - City of Coldwater taxpayers will see a slight reduction in bills next fiscal year, thanks to the budget passed by the Coldwater City Council this week. Chief Financial Officer T...
Jun 15, 2022 (Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page)
After five years, Burch stepping down as Village of Quincy Police Chief
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Quincy is looking for a new Police Chief. According to Village Manager Brittany Butler, current Chief Jeremy Burch submitted his two weeks notice Monday. He plans to...
Jun 14, 2022 Village of Quincy Police Chief Jeremy Burch (courtesy of Village of Quincy)
Over 1,300 customers lose power in Branch County due to thunderstorms
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thousands in Michigan remain without power this morning, after several waves of thunderstorms and strong winds roared through the state last night and early this morning. As of ...
Jun 14, 2022 Consumers Energy outage map June 14, 2022 (courtesy of Consumers Energy)
Summer construction projects ramp up in Coldwater this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A series of major road and infrastructure projects are underway for the City of Coldwater. Resealing of a portion of the Upson Plaza parking lot was completed this past Sunday. ...
Jun 14, 2022 A detour sign at U.S. 12 and Michigan Avenue, Coldwater MI June 13, 2022
Health department issues advisory as Extreme Heat Warning issued for Tuesday and Wednesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the anticipated heat and high heat index expected for the next few days, officials with the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency say drinking enough fluids i...
Jun 13, 2022 National Weather Service-Northern Indiana graphic (courtesy of NWS)
