Category Archives: Local News

Detroit woman sentenced for smuggling drugs into Coldwater prison
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Della Williams, a 57-year-old Detroit woman, received a sentence of 19 months to 10 years for bringing drugs into the Coldwater prison in December 2023. Circuit Judge Bill O'Gra...
Brett Briscoe Nov 19, 2025

Sturgis schools looking to place bond on May ballot
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - You can add Sturgis to the list of schools looking to place a bond on the May ballot. The Sturgis Board of Education voted unanimously this week to place a bond proposal on the Ma...
Brett Briscoe Nov 19, 2025

Area law enforcement agencies joining forces to assist area food pantries
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Area law enforcement agencies are joining forces this week for "Cans for a Cause" to benefit Branch County food pantries. The Michigan State Police, along with the Coldwater, Br...
Brett Briscoe Nov 19, 2025

Arrest made in Steuben County package thefts
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A 42-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with approximately 15 reported mailbox thefts in rural Steuben County. The arrest followed a Steuben County Sheriff's Office inv...
Brett Briscoe Nov 19, 2025

Quincy School Board approves submitting Pre-Qualification Application to the Michigan State Treasury
QUINCY,MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Community Schools Board of Education last night approved submitting a Pre-Qualification Application to the Michigan State Treasury Department to move forward with a poten...
Brett Briscoe Nov 18, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools Facebook page

Nominations are now being accepted for annual Coldwater Chamber's annual Community Awards
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for its 72nd Annual Community Awards, the yearly event honors individuals, businesses, and organizations ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 18, 2025

Business Beat : Timberly Christmas Tree Farm hosting first ever early bird days
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Timberly Christmas Tree Farm has announced a special "Early Bird Days" event for the first time ever, allowing visitors to experience the farm and select their Christmas trees ahe...
Brett Briscoe Nov 18, 2025

Weather trends suggesting Branch County could see a more traditional winter
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residents of Branch County have already experienced an early brush with winter weather, and growing signs indicate that snow and cold enthusiasts may be in for an eventful seaso...
Brett Briscoe Nov 17, 2025 Vehicles are driven along Lake Michigan Drive in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Skelton has bond set at $60 million at court appearance in Lenawee County
MORENCI, MI (WTVB) - The father accused of killing his three young sons fifteen years after their disappearance is back in Lenawee County to face a new slate of charges. 53-year-old John Skelton faces...
Brett Briscoe Nov 17, 2025

Branch Area Food Pantry holiday box distribution is this Saturday, sign up deadline is Tuesday
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- The Branch Area Food Pantry will conduct their annual distribution of holiday food boxes on Saturday. The boxes are full of food for both Thanksgiving and Christmas and are intend...
Brett Briscoe Nov 17, 2025
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