Category Archives: Local News
Coldwater man arrested in Hillsdale on Branch County Warrant
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man was arrested on Thursday in Hillsdale County on a Felony Warrant out of Branch County. Israel Washington was taken into custody when the felony warrant for sex c...
Oct 31, 2025
FBI thwarts terror attack in Michigan with multiple arrests
UNDATED (WTVB) - FBI Director Kash Patel says a potential terror attack has been thwarted in Michigan. In a post on X this morning, Patel said multiple suspects have been arrested in Michigan who were...
Oct 31, 2025
Wortz fosters bill protecting parental rights to seek 2nd medical opinion in children's health care
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Representative Jennifer Wortz, a Quincy Republican, has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting parents' rights to seek second opinions for their children's ...
Oct 31, 2025
Business Beat: Burnside Center to host Michigan Aging, Community Living, and Supports Bureau
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Burnside Center in Coldwater will host a community conversation with the Michigan Aging, Community Living, and Supports (ACLS) Bureau Thursday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. The A...
Oct 31, 2025
Branch Area Food Pantry braces for increase in need due to pause in SNAP benefits
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Thousands of Branch County residents faced potential hardship as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were paused due to a federal government shutdown. This...
Oct 31, 2025
"Scouting for Food" drive to cover the next two Saturdays
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drawing on the long tradition of the "Scouting for Food" drive, Branch County scouts are once again leading the effort to combat local hunger. As part of a nationwide initiative...
Oct 31, 2025
Branch County sees some relief in latest Drought Monitor release
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Although Branch County remains well under our average precipitation for the year, the latest release from the US Drought monitor does show some improvements for parts of the cou...
Oct 31, 2025
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" theme for this Saturday's Tibbits benefit auction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The biggest yearly fundraising event for the Tibbits Opera House returns Saturday with their 46th Annual Auction. The theme for this year's auction is the Audrey Hepburn classic...
Oct 30, 2025
Northeast Indiana community named as viable location for relocated casino
AUBURN, IN (WTVB) - An Indiana Gaming Commission study, released this week , has identified a site near Auburn, IN as one of the most viable locations in the state for a relocated casino. Following a ...
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Business Beat : Southern Michigan Bank and Trust hosting food drives in Union City and Tekonsha
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) -The Southern Michigan Bank & Trust branches in Union City and Tekonsha are holding a Holiday Food Drive to fight hunger in the local community. The bank is collecting non-pe...
Oct 30, 2025
