Category Archives: Local News
Bronson residents reminded of upcoming change in trash service provider
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Effective March 1, 2026, the City of Bronson will transition to Washler Inc. as its exclusive waste and recycling service provider. This change was approved by the City Council to...
Feb 17, 2026
Lindsey offers pushback on Governor's 2027 budget proposal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Last week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's administration unveiled aa $88.1 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, marking her eighth and final executive recommendati...
Feb 16, 2026 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
14-year-old injured when scooter collides with SUV
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 14-year-old Coldwater boy was hospitalized Sunday evening after colliding with an SUV while riding an electric scooter at the intersection of West Chicago and Hanchett streets...
Feb 16, 2026
Consumers Energy promotes home heating credit to help customers pay energy bills
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy is encouraging it's customers to apply for the state's Home Heating Credit as tax season begins to help manage energy costs following recent cold temperatures. Th...
Feb 16, 2026
Business Beat : Tibbits 2026 Summer Theatre tickets to individual mainstage shows on sale March 2
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Individual tickets for the 63rd consecutive season of Tibbits Summer Theatre will go on sale March 2. The 2026 season, running from June 5 to August 1, includes mainstage produc...
Feb 16, 2026
Juvenile hit by vehicle in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A male juvenile was struck by a vehicle in downtown Coldwater Sunday evening. It happened around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of West Chicago and Hanchett Streets. Coldwater ...
Feb 16, 2026
Despite springlike weather, annual winter festival on Tip Up Island draws large crowds
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Despite the weather warm-up through the week, the ice held up on Marble Lake for the 63rd Quincy Chain of Lakes Tip Up Festival Saturday. Ice fishermen and ORV's dotted the lake of...
Feb 14, 2026
Frost law restrictions go into effect beginning Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Road commissions in Branch and Hillsdale Counties have announced that seasonal weight restrictions commonly known as "frost laws" will go into effect Monday morning at 6:00a.m.,...
Feb 14, 2026 Screenshot
Coldwater Country CVB celebrates 25-year legacy and announces new leadership
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Coldwater Country Conference and Visitors Bureau has announced that Stephanie Burdick will take over as Executive Director following the retirement of Debra Prater, who led t...
Feb 14, 2026
Full day of activities planned for annual Tip Up Festival in Quincy Saturday
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Chain-of-Lakes Tip-Up Festival returns to Marble Lake today for its 63rd annual celebration of winter traditions. This year's event is led by Tip-Up Mayor Phil Mainstone...
Feb 14, 2026
