Category Archives: Top News Stories
Michigan AG balks at Consumers Energy rate hike request for natural gas customers
JACKSON, MI (WTVB)- Consumers Energy has requested a $248 million rate hike for natural gas customers. If approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), that could result 12% residential r...
Apr 25, 2025
Cuts in COVID-19 pandemic related federal funding by Trump Administration affect BHSJCHA
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Trump Administration's decision to cut $12 billion in COVID-19 pandemic related funding to state health departments last month has led the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Commun...
Apr 24, 2025 Courtesy Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Facebook page
Burns reports on measles outbreak to Board of Health, eight confirmed cases now in Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Health Officer Rebecca Burns reported to the Community Health Agency Board of Health on Thursday morning that the State of Michigan is experiencing its first measles outbreak si...
Apr 24, 2025 katerynakon / Depositphotos.com
Life Care Ambulance had slower than agreed to response times for the first quarter of 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- When Life Care Ambulance entered into a new contract with Branch County earlier this year, it agreed to some stringent conditions of operation including response times of 15 minu...
Apr 24, 2025 Courtesy LifeCare Ambulance Facebook page
Vandals cause major damage to bathroom at Coldwater's Parkhurst Park.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Just days after a bathroom at the Quincy Village Park was damaged, vandals struck at the newly reopened bathroom at Coldwater's Parkhurst Park. The small bathroom next to the pi...
Apr 23, 2025
DDA Board approves Tibbits Plaza mural agreement with CCS and downtown building owner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As part of the 2025 Main Street Public Art program, the Downtown Development Authority Board approved a tri-party agreement with the Coldwater Community School District and down...
Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Tappenden tells DDA Board tenant has been found at former Two Bandits restaurant location
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - An empty downtown Coldwater store front may soon be occupied. Branch County Economic Growth Alliance Director Audrey Tappenden told the Downtown Development Authority Board of D...
Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy Two Bandits Facebook page
Bronson finalist for Consumers Energy Grant
JACKSON,MI (WTVB)- The Consumers Energy Foundation has announced the top 10 finalists for the Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition, which will provide a total of $50,000 in grant funding for pro...
Apr 23, 2025 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page
MSP searching for missing Calhoun County man
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB)- Michigan State Police asked the public for help Tuesday in finding a missing Calhoun County man who was last seen on Easter Sunday. 60 year old WIlliam "Bill" Fairchild, of Fredon...
Apr 23, 2025 David Nealon
Quincy begins search for new Superintendent
QUINCY, MI (WTVB)- The Quincy Community School Board has announced the beginning of a process to search for a new superintendent. The board is currently soliciting community and staff input on the qua...
Apr 22, 2025 Courtesy Quincy Community Schools
