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2nd annual Cultural Jubilee set for Saturday in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB)- The 2nd annual Cultural Jubilee is set for Saturday in downtown Coldwater, It's a celebration of the various cultures from around the world that call Coldwater home. According to ...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2025 Cultural Jubilee will return next year on May 17, 2025, with cultural exhibits, activities, and a Unity Walk.

Remembering Branch County officers who died in the line of duty during Police Memorial Week
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. Citize...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2025

Branch County gas prices slightly above the state average but lower than national average
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Gas prices to start the work week are down 15 cents from last week, to $3.06 per gallon. That is 6- cents lower than a month ago and down 59-cents from this time last year. A che...
Brett Briscoe May 12, 2025 logoboom / Depositphotos.com

Bronson Fire responds to structure fire and two accidents Saturday night
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - It was a busy Saturday night for the Bronson Fire Department, responding to a pair of accidents and structure fire within a matter of hours. Crews were first dispatched just after...
Brett Briscoe May 11, 2025

Over 800 show cars and motorcycles for this years Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bright sunshine and warm temperatures greeted car participants and spectators for the revamped Branch County Car Show and Swap Meet at the fairgrounds in Coldwater Saturday. Ove...
Ken Delaney May 10, 2025

Bronson garage sales next weekend, maps available Wednesday
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson is gearing up for one of its most anticipated weekends of the year. Garage Sale Weekend officially kicks off Friday, May 16, with a Food Truck Rally from 5:00-...
Brett Briscoe May 09, 2025 alexeys / Depositphotos.com

Coldwater man sentenced to prison on additional CSC charges in St. Joseph County
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater man who was sentenced earlier this year in Branch County to 15 years in prison on sexual assault charges has now been sentenced on similar charges in St. Joseph Co...
Ken Delaney May 09, 2025 (courtesy St Joseph County Sheriff's Office)

Damage estimates from Thursday fire placed at 3 million dollars
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- The investigation it to what caused a fire at Haylett Trailers fire is continuing, Fire investigators revisited the scene of the blaze on Friday but have yet to determine an exac...
Brett Briscoe May 09, 2025

Marijuana businesses may soon be required to provide live video feeds to regulators
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan regulators might soon be able to legally spy on marijuana businesses and their customers. That's if one among a myriad of proposed rule changes currently being considered...
Brett Briscoe May 09, 2025

Large fire breaks out at Haylett Trailers in Coldwater Thursday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Fire crews from several Branch County fire departments spent nearly 5 hours on the scene of a massive fire at Haylett Trailers, 683 East Chicago street last night. The City of Co...
Brett Briscoe May 09, 2025

