Category Archives: Top News Stories
Consumers Energy reminder to call 811 before you "dig" into spring projects
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - On the eve of the long Memorial Day weekend, Consumers Energy is reminding people to put safety first before digging into spring home projects. Michiganders should call 8-1-1, a f...
May 23, 2025
Branch County Fair receives $91,211 state grant for bathroom upgrades
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Fair is one of 29 organizations receiving Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development grants worth nearly $1.6 million to fund capital improvement...
May 23, 2025 The restroom facility near the amphitheater at the Branch County Fairgrounds, Coldwater MI
Rep. Wortz votes to keep men out of girls' sports
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- State Rep. Jennifer Wortz (R)- Quincy and the Michigan House of Representatives on Thursday approved a plan to protect girls' sports. Wortz said "When biological males intrude into...
May 22, 2025
Glaser suddenly resigns as Branch County Public Defender; Vreeland appointed as interim PD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Matthew Glaser has resigned as Branch County Chief Public Defender after serving in the position since 2019. No immediate reason was given for his sudden resignation which was e...
May 22, 2025 Premium_shots / Depositphotos.com
Bid for renovated courtroom furniture brought forward by Branch County Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bid on the type of wood that will be used for the furniture in the renovated Branch County courtrooms was brought forward by the Branch County Board of Commissioners during th...
May 22, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Branch and area counties see drops in unemployment claims from March to April
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Unemployment levels fell in Branch and surrounding counties from March to April, according to new numbers released Thursday by The Michigan Department of Technology, Management &...
May 22, 2025 Jernej Furman / CC
Congressman Walberg votes in favor of "big beautiful bill"
WASHINGTON DC, (WTVB)- President Trump's "big beautiful bill" has passed the House. Early this morning, lawmakers approved the massive spending plan 215 to 214 with all Democrats and two Republicans v...
May 22, 2025 Courtesy Congressman Tim Walberg's office
A Grand Occasion owners release statement, investigation of Tuesday fire continues
COLDWATER MI, (WTVB)- While the investigation continues into what caused the Tuesday night fire that destroyed A Grand Occasion on Union City Road, the owners released a statement on Facebook Wednesda...
May 22, 2025
Angola man with multiple identities charged with child molestation
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A 50-year-old Angola man was arrested Tuesday on multiple counts of Level 4 felony child molestation. Police say Alejandro Hernandez, was arrested following a swift investigation p...
May 21, 2025
Investigation continues into Tuesday night fire, loss estimated at $1.5 million
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The investigation into what sparked that devastating fire Tuesday night at A Grand Occasion on Union City Road is continuing this afternoon. The fire was first noticed around 5:5...
May 21, 2025 WTVB PHOTO/ BRETT BRISCOE
