Category Archives: Local News
Frost on the pumpkin Saturday morning as lows drop to near freezing
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Summer doesn't officially end until Tuesday morning at 9:31 a.m. EDT but there was frost on the pumpkin Saturday morning as temperatures dropped to near freezing. The Branch...
Sep 19, 2020
Kurt Spalding retires as Branch County 911 Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was announced late Friday afternoon that long time Branch County 9-1-1 Director Kurt Spalding will be retiring. In a news release issued by County Administrator Bud Norman, t...
Sep 18, 2020
Branch County under a Frost Advisory for early Saturday morning
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Summer may not officially end until Tuesday morning at 9:31 a.m. EDT but it is expected to be a frosty overnight. Branch County is including in a Frost Advisory from 2:00 a....
Sep 18, 2020 cybershot dude / CC
First horse case of EEE reported in Calhoun County
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The first case of a horse contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been reported in Calhoun County. The Battle Creek Enquirer reports the Calhoun County Public Health Departme...
Sep 18, 2020 dr_relling / CC
Hydrant flushing in Coldwater scheduled to start on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Board of Public Utility crews will begin the semi-annual hydrant flushing throughout the City on Monday. Flushing will start with ward 1 followed by wards 3, 2, and 4....
Sep 18, 2020 Bill Smith / CC
Roof on new jail scheduled to be on by end of the month
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told the County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that the roof on the new Branch County Jail is expected to be...
Sep 18, 2020
BUSINESS BEAT: COVID-19 money still available from BCEGA
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - There is still money available for eligible businesses in Coldwater, Bronson and Quincy which have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Branch County Economic Growth Alli...
Sep 18, 2020
Miner tells Commissioners they don't have "significant concerns" now on COVID-19
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Emergency Management Coordinator Tim Miner told the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that they are continuing to monitor ...
Sep 17, 2020 EpicTop10.com / CC
Branch County drought conditions improve in weekly report
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor report which was released on Thursday shows conditions have improved in Branch County. There are no longer any areas of the county which are ...
Sep 17, 2020 Jo Naylor / CC
Toth waives District Court preliminary exam on three cases
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Three cases filed against a Quincy area man who is facing 14 counts for alleged crimes that involved stalking, indecent exposure and the illegal use of computers were bound over...
Sep 17, 2020 Clyde Robinson / CC
