Category Archives: Local News
Branch County schools facing bus driver shortage
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's an issue facing school districts all across the state, a shortage of school bus drivers. Branch County school districts are among the many across Michigan who are dealing w...
Dec 08, 2025
Northern lights possible tonight across Southern Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residents of Branch County and all of Southern Michigan have a promising chance to witness the spectacular aurora borealis tonight into early Tuesday morning, as the National Oc...
Dec 08, 2025
Gas prices decrease for 2nd consecutive week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan motorists are seeing continued relief at the pump this week as the statewide average price for regular unleaded gasoline dropped a significant 14 cents from a week ago,...
Dec 08, 2025
Business Beat : Registrations now open for Kiwanis Cardboard sled races at Winterfest
COLDWATER, MI - The spirit of innovation will to the slopes of Kiwanis Hill on Saturday, January 24, as the Coldwater Kiwanis Club hosts its annual Cardboard Sled Races, a beloved highlight of the cit...
Dec 08, 2025
Bronson considers raising rental inspection fees and fines to cover program costs and ensure compliance
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is evaluating its rental property inspection program and determined that an increase in revenue is necessary to cover current expenses and the costs associated...
Dec 08, 2025
Union City plans midnight power outage for substation repair
UPDATE: Village officials say the work was completed within five minutes and power has been restored. UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City is reminding residents of a planne...
Dec 06, 2025
Day two of "Hometown Holiday" has a lot to offer in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Coldwater is gearing up for a full day of festive fun the annual Hometown Holiday celebration continues today. The second day of the weekend has a wide range of family-friendly a...
Dec 06, 2025
Hunters harvest fewer deer during 2025 firearms season
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The number of deer harvested during firearms season in both Branch County and statewide declined in 2025. During the two-week firearms season that ran from November 15th through...
Dec 05, 2025 schlag / Depositphotos.com
Former CEO of Five Lakes Coffee to stand trial on CSC charges in early 2026
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - Jared Mark Smith, the co-founder and former CEO of the Michigan-based Five Lakes Coffee chain, was arrested and is set to stand trial for alleged criminal sexual conduct involving...
Dec 05, 2025
Health Agency confirms five chickenpox cases in three County area, urges vaccination
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency (BHSJ CHA) has confirmed five cases of chickenpox in youth in the area. Chickenpox is a contagious disease caused by the ...
Dec 05, 2025
