Category Archives: Local News
Cox drops out of GOP governor's race
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox dropped out of the state's 2026 gubernatorial race Friday evening. He cited the insurmountable political impact of Donald Trump's endorse...
Jul 17, 2026
Walberg opted not to participate in letter critical of Canada, opts for different approach
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Four members of Michigan's congressional delegation earlier this week penned a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Marc Carney regarding his countries lack of attention to wildfir...
Jul 17, 2026 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office
Cause of Hillsdale County woman's death at Huron Valley Correctional Facility released
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) released an autopsy report for one of the inmates who died after being rushed to a hospital from Michigan's only women's Prison. Acco...
Jul 17, 2026
Colon man dies in Friday morning crash
MATTESON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Department says a 30-year-old Colon man was killed in a single vehicle crash early Friday morning. Around 4:45 a.m. deputies were dispatched ...
Jul 17, 2026
Report: Taco Bell lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Yum Brands' Taco Bell restaurants by California-based supplier Taylor Farms has been identified by investigators as a potential source of co...
Jul 17, 2026
Suspect shoots deputy, flees in patrol vehicle
KALAMAZOO, MI (WTVB) - A Kalamazoo County Sheriff's deputy is recovering in stable condition after being shot during a violent confrontation with a larceny suspect on Friday morning. According to the ...
Jul 17, 2026 Screenshot
Health Agency providing mask distribution to deal with wildfire smoke
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has announced a free mask distribution initiative following a Statewide Air Quality Alert issued by the Michigan Departme...
Jul 17, 2026
Trine University multi million dollar "Thunder Dome" officially opened Thursday
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Trine University officially opened its highly anticipated "Thunder Dome" athletic facility on Thursday, providing a massive new climate-controlled space for student-athletes. The 7...
Jul 17, 2026
Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak believed to be largest in US history
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan is currently battling what health officials believe is the largest Cyclosporas outbreak in U.S. history, as total confirmed cases skyrocketed to 4,312 following an addi...
Jul 17, 2026
Air Quality Alerts remain in effect for Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A thick, camp-like blanket of wildfire smoke continues to smother Branch County and all southern Michigan, keeping the entire state under a strict Air Quality Alert through Frid...
Jul 17, 2026 Screenshot
