Category Archives: Local News
Battery Energy Storage System approved in St Joseph County
FABIUS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A significant solar and battery storage initiative in St Joseph counties Fabius Township, has taken a major step toward reality, despite drawing a mixed response. The Fabi...
Dec 10, 2025
Consumers Energy provides assistance to help Michigan's seniors stay safe and warm this winter
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As Michigan prepares for another cold winter, Consumers Energy is highlighting energy bill assistance and safeguards for seniors. Those include shut-off protection and $4 monthl...
Dec 10, 2025 tab62 / Depositphotos.com
Commissioners make board appointments, two chosen for VA board from 14 applications
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners approved appointments to six boards during their regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The Veterans Affairs Board drew the most applicat...
Dec 09, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Judge won't halt new marijuana wholesale excise tax, industry officials plan to appeal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Industry officials say the fight isn't over, after the Michigan Court of Claims this week denied a preliminary injunction that would have blocked a 24% wholesale marijuana tax b...
Dec 09, 2025 jeremyn / Depositphotos.com
Bronson City Council approves fee increases in rental inspection program
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved a resolution on Monday night which raises some of the fees for the city's rental property inspection program. City Manager Brandon Mersman said i...
Dec 09, 2025 Courtesy City of Bronson You Tube channel
Flu season arrives early, sparking concern across Michigan and Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - State health officials have issued a warning that the influenza season in Michigan appears to be arriving weeks earlier than usual, with a noticeable rise in cases prompting urg...
Dec 09, 2025 norsob / Depositphotos.com
Match on Main grant application window will be open soon for downtown Coldwater businesses
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local businesses within Coldwater's historic downtown district are encouraged to prepare their applications as the next round of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's ...
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MDOC expands mail photocopying policy to legal mail across all facilities, including Coldwater Correctional
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) has expanded its policy of photocopying all incoming mail, previously only for general correspondence, to now include confidential ...
Dec 09, 2025
Indoor Christmas Market to Kick off Friday in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The holiday spirit is in full swing in Coldwater, as the city prepares to host its new Indoor Christmas Market this Friday, December 12, at the Dr. Browne Recreation Center The ...
Dec 09, 2025
Michigan "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" holiday enforcement begins this week through New Years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan law enforcement agencies, including the Michigan State Police (MSP) and local police departments, have initiated the annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement...
Dec 09, 2025
