Category Archives: Local News
Hazelbaker re-elected as Branch County Commission Board Chair, Stoll remains Vice Chair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Randall Hazelbaker was unanimously re-elected as the Chair for the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their annual organizational meeting on Thursday morning. It will b...
Jan 08, 2026 Courtesy Randall Hazelbaker's Facebook page
Union City basketball teams leave their mark at historic "HOOSIERS" gym.
KNIGHTSTOWN, IN (WTVB) - When the Union City Chargers opened the 2026 portion of their schedule on January 2nd against Homer it wasn't your typical Friday night in a high school gym. The Chargers and ...
Jan 08, 2026
Business Beat : MCCU and Kiwanis sponsor cardboard sled building workshop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local families are sharpening their design skills for the return of one of Branch County's most anticipated winter traditions. The City of Coldwater has announced a free Cardboa...
Jan 08, 2026
Former Judge William O'Grady endorses Stempien
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien has received a major endorsement as he seeks the office of Circuit Court Judge. Former judge William O'Grady, who resigned the position Ja...
Jan 08, 2026
Weigle to seek fourth term as Branch County District Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County District Judge Brent Weigle has officially filed paperwork to seek a fourth six-year term in the 2026 election cycle. A fixture on the 3A Judicial District bench s...
Jan 08, 2026
City of Coldwater issues scam warning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A sophisticated email scam posing as the City of Coldwater has claimed a local victim, prompting City officials to renew an urgent warning to residents and businesses. The City ...
Jan 07, 2026
Witness testimony begins in Cuyler trial
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Witness testimony has begun in the trial of Anthony Cuyler. An 18-year-old woman gave emotional testimony as the first victim to take the stand in the trial. The witness, who wa...
Jan 07, 2026
Business Beat : Women Who Care of Branch County supports Night to Shine
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Women Who Care of Branch County reached a significant milestone at their November meeting, raising $7,100 to bring their lifetime community contributions to $432,100 since 2014....
Jan 07, 2026
Steuben County going all in for new casino
ANGOLA, IN (WTBV) - The Steuben County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in late 2025 to formally signal their openness to hosting a casino, citing the intersection of Interstate 69 and the Ind...
Jan 07, 2026
Nesbit calls MiLEAP Investigation amid Minnesota fraud claims
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt has formally requested an audit of the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP). The request spe...
Jan 07, 2026
