Category Archives: Top News Stories
AAA warns of the dangers of teen drivers in what they call "100 Deadliest Days"
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- AAA is warning drivers and parents as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers begin. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, deadly crashes involving teen drivers increase by 30%, a...
Jun 03, 2025
Preliminary Site Plan for Western Meadows 1st Phase passed by Planning Commission
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Another step towards the construction on the first phase of the Western Meadows project took place Monday night as the Coldwater Planning Commission approved the preliminary sit...
Jun 02, 2025 Western Meadows First Phase. Courtesy City of Coldwater
Fewer hunters contributing to Michigan's rising deer population
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In recent years, Michigan has seen a notable decline in the number of hunters, coupled with a significant increase in its deer population, creating challenges for wildlife manag...
Jun 02, 2025
Christopher Howell to serve 2-10 years in prison after plea deal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man will spend between 2-10 years in prison after reaching a plea agreement with Branch County prosecutors on child pornography charges. 43 year old Christopher Howe...
Jun 02, 2025 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Fort Wayne women pleads to lying to police officer in fatal boat accident investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Fort Wayne woman has pled no contest to making false statements to deputies regarding the operator of the boat involved in a fatal accident last August. Tasha Adams pled no co...
Jun 02, 2025
Branch County gas prices in line with the state average
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Gas in Michigan is 13-cents a gallon less expensive to start the week at $3.08. AAA Michigan says the price is 17 cents less than last month and 48 cents less than last year. Th...
Jun 02, 2025 nmarques74 / Depositphotos.com
Two injured in Steuben County head on crash
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB)-Friday evening just after 9:50 pm, Steuben County 911 received a report of a 2-vhehicle head-on collision on US 20 near CR 20 N in Steuben Counties rural Jackson Township. Th...
Jun 01, 2025
Coldwater just missed tying a record low temperature Sunday morning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Branch County just missed tying a record low temperature for June 1st this morning. The National Weather Service says The Branch County Memorial Airport recorded a low temperatur...
Jun 01, 2025
Northern Lights possible tonight in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Residents of Branch County, may have a rare opportunity to witness the northern lights tonight. According to recent space weather forecasts, a geomagnetic storm could enhance aur...
Jun 01, 2025
Study says 17.9% of all children in the South Michigan Food Bank coverage area are still food insecure
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Results of a new study show child food insecurity continues to affect all eight counties served by the South Michigan Food Bank, which includes Branch County. Feeding America's ...
May 30, 2025 IHX / Depositphotos.com
