Category Archives: Local News
NTSB completes investigation into 2023 Michigan plane crash that killed Angola couple
LUDINGTON, MI (WTVB) - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has determined that the probable cause of the November 2023 plane crash that killed an Angola couple was the presence of ice and ...
Nov 10, 2025
Business Beat : McDonalds to honor veterans with free breakfast
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - McDonald's restaurants across Michigan are proud to honor the men and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day, participating McDonald's locations throughout the sta...
Nov 10, 2025
Branch County see first snow of the season
COLDAWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County residents awoke Sunday morning to the first snowfall of the season. The National Weather Services says most of the area received between two to three inches with ...
Nov 10, 2025
Cause of deadly Batavia Township fire remains under investigation
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The cause of a structure fire in Batavia Township early Friday morning resulted in the death of 59-year-old Cindy Herman remains under investigation. The Bronson Fire Dep...
Nov 10, 2025
Commissioners to conduct Walsh's annual performance review November 20
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners have scheduled County Administrator Frank Walsh's annual performance review for November 20. As allowed under the Michigan Open Meetings...
Nov 10, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Union City annual Christmas basket project works to overcome challenges
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City Community Christmas Basket Project is marking its 44th year of serving local residents in need this holiday season. Now an outreach initiative of The First Congr...
Nov 09, 2025
MSP announces plans for annual "Stuff a Blue Goose" event
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police (MSP) have announced plans for the 17th annual "Stuff a Blue Goose" event that will be held at Walmart's in Branch, Calhoun and St Joseph Counties on D...
Nov 08, 2025
Public hearing announced for Branch ISD Labor Day waiver
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District (ISD) has scheduled a public hearing to gather community input regarding its application for a waiver that would allow the district to st...
Nov 08, 2025
Branch County Courtroom renovations scheduled to be done by December 21
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The renovations of the courtrooms in the Branch County Courthouse which began in July are almost complete. The Branch County Board of Commissioners were told during their work s...
Nov 08, 2025 Proposed Branch County Circuit Court room. Courtesy Branch County web site and Abonmarche Byce
Batavia Township home destroyed by early Friday morning blaze
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A home in the 400 block of US-12 in Branch Counties Batavia Township is a total loss, following a fire early Friday morning. Bronson fire fighters were dispatched just be...
Nov 07, 2025
