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Branch County Democrats plan "Hands Off" demonstration on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Democrats will hold a Hands Off demonstration Saturday at the Four Corners in Coldwater. County Party Treasurer Vaughn Svoboda says they are demonstrating against ...
Brett Briscoe May 01, 2025

Governor Whitmer orders flags across Michigan to be lowered to half-staff on Friday to honor Battle Creek soldier
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WTVB)- Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, to honor Staff Sergeant Troy Smith Knutson-Collins, a Bat...
Brett Briscoe May 01, 2025

Bronson Kiwanis Park playground ribbon cutting a big success
BRONSON, MI (WTVB)- A large crowd of families gathered on Wednesday at Kiwanis Park in Bronson to celebrate the grand opening of the City's new playground. The ribbon cutting marked the completion of ...
Brett Briscoe May 01, 2025

One injured in car vs semi accident
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriffs Office Deputies were dispatched to the intersection U.S. 12 and Holmes Road for a car vs semi-truck and trailer personal injury accident. The accident shut ...
Brett Briscoe May 01, 2025 Branch County Sheriff's Department vehicle (courtesy BCSD)

Rep. Wortz: Return control over wind, solar projects to the people of each community
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- State Rep. Jennifer Wortz and the Michigan House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a plan to restore local control and reverse the state takeover of siting decisions for win...
Brett Briscoe May 01, 2025 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page

Tree sculpture dedication held in downtown Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -On Wednesday, the city of Coldwater, marked its 19th year as a "Tree City USA" with a dedication ceremony for a unique tree sculpture titled "Branching Out". Installed at Four Co...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025

Racing returns to Butler Motor Speedway this this weekend
Quincy, MI (WTVB)- The roar of engines and the thrill of high-speed racing return to Butler Motor Speedway as the 2025 season launches with an action-packed opening night this Saturday. Known as Michi...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025 Courtesy Butler Motor Speedway Facebook page

Second person arrested in connection to the theft of over $200,000 from Angola business
Angola, IN (WTVB)- A second arrest has been made in connection to the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Angola business. 34 year old Kalyn Bruce, of New Haven, Indiana, was arrested in...
Brett Briscoe Apr 30, 2025

Hands off demonstration planned in downtown Coldwater this Saturday
COLDWATER,MI (WTVB) - A "Hands Off " demonstration is planned for Saturday in downtown Coldwater from 10:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. According to a post on the Branch County Democrats Facebook page, participant...
Brett Briscoe Apr 29, 2025

Flynn tells Coldwater School Board attendance at Browne Aquatic Center has gone up
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Community School Superintendent Paul Flynn told the Coldwater School Board of Education Monday night that attendance at the Browne Aquatic Center has gone up when comp...
Jim Measel Apr 28, 2025 Courtesy Coldwater Community Schools You Tube channel
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