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41st Take A Kid Fishing Day returns this Saturday in concert with Free Fishing Weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 41st annual Take A Kid Fishing Day will return to Branch County this Saturday , offering local youth a hands-on introduction to outdoor recreation. Hosted by Bass Unlimited ...
2h ago
Recall request filed against Coldwater Councilman
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- A recall effort is underway in Coldwater to recall Fourth Ward City Councilman Scott Houtz, a longtime representative who has served on the council since 2016. City resident Kyle...
3h ago
Bronson City Council approves 2027 fiscal year budget
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Bronson City Council approved an amended budget for the 2026 Fiscal Year as well as the budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year Monday night. City Manager Brandon Mersman says they ex...
14h ago
Hearing to dismiss class action lawsuit against City of Coldwater scheduled for Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is scheduled to face a class-action lawsuit challenging its municipal utility fees during a pivotal motion-to-dismiss hearing Thursday. The legal battle, w...
18h ago
MSP: Fatal I-69 crash remains under investigation as they await results of toxicology tests from truck driver
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision on I-69 that claimed the life of a Branch County Road Commission employee. MSP says they are waiting for to...
Jun 09, 2026 Michigan State Police logo on vehicle (courtesy MSP)
CBPU customers won't see rate hikes this summer
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just as Consumers Energy customers in Branch County and across the state are bracing for higher electricity costs following a string of state-approved increases, local household...
Jun 09, 2026
Awarding of major Coldwater road construction put on hold for at least two weeks
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - A decision on a major downtown road and utility improvement project is on hold following a deadlocked City Council vote on Monday night. The City recently received six bids for e...
Jun 09, 2026
Hot and humid weather could fuel strong to severe storms Wednesday and Thursday
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - Branch County and southern Michigan are bracing for the first wave of extreme heat this season, as a powerful warm front ushers in tropical air. National Weather Service Meteorol...
Jun 09, 2026
Supply issues delay completion of Phase 1 of Rotary Park renovations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Supply chain bottlenecks and regulatory delays have temporarily halted progress on the Phase 1 renovation of Rotary Park. According to City Manager Keith Baker, Parrish Excavati...
Jun 09, 2026
Coldwater City Council adopts 2027 fiscal year budget
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council unanimously approved the city's Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget on Monday, during its regular meeting. The adopted General Fund budget projects total reven...
Jun 09, 2026
