Category Archives: Local News
Just under an inch of much needed rain measured by M.S.U. Extension at Blooms
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - While Friday's cold and soggy weather put a damper on outdoor activities, the rain was a much needed boost for farmers who have been dealing with a drier than normal spring....
May 28, 2021 VV Nincic / CC
Fallen tree into wires cause power outages in parts of Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A tree that fell into some wires at Pearl and Jefferson late Thursday night led to power outages in parts of Coldwater overnight. Coldwater B.P.U. crews worked throughout the ni...
May 28, 2021
Branch County unemployment drops to 4.5 percent in April
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate in April dropped by a half percent from the previous month according to data released on Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, ...
May 27, 2021 Bytemarks / CC
Health officer says COVID-19 vaccines continue but at a slower rate
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Health Officer Rebecca Burns told the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Board of Health on Thursday that the Agency continues to vaccinate individuals in the t...
May 27, 2021 Navy Medicine
Bronson Fire Department hopes video helps in recruiting
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Fire Department officials are hoping a video from Rhino Media of Kalamazoo will help them with recruiting efforts. Fire Chief Scott Wilber says the three-minute promotion ...
May 27, 2021 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department
Third person charged in Matteson Twp catalytic converter thefts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutors have charged a third person in connection with the alleged theft of catalytic converters in Matteson Township between November 1 and December 23 of las...
May 27, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
BUSINESS BEAT: Lighthouse matching donations to Beginnings Care for Life
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation of Union City owner Tate Goodwin and everyone who have contributed. Lighthouse is matc...
May 27, 2021 Courtesy Union City Chamber of Commerce
BISD Board approves hiring of Scharer as new BACC Principal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Dustin Scharer as the new Branch Area Careers Center Principal on Wednesday. He will take over ...
May 26, 2021
Suspect in South Jefferson arson arraigned in District Court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A woman who was charged with second degree arson following a house fire at 289 South Jefferson on March 18 appeared for an arraignment in Branch County District Court on Wednesd...
May 26, 2021
Stolen vehicle suspect captured after Sherwood Twp chase
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A stolen vehicle suspect out of Kalamazoo County was arrested in Branch County's Sherwood Township Wednesday afternoon following a foot chase. The Branch County Sheriff'...
May 26, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
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