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Annual "Roof Sit for a Cause" raises over $20,000 for The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite winds clocking in at over 45 mph at times, Coldwater and Branch County rallied together Friday to raise $20,700 during the annual Roof Sit for a Cause at the Coldwater M...
Mar 14, 2026
Dedicated Facebook page established for tornado recovery information
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Union City Community Schools has announced that UC Tornado Response Team is now the https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579478720092 official social media page, which wil...
Mar 14, 2026
Marshall MSP Post to add eight new troopers this summer, restoring 24 hour patrols to Branch County
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police Marshall Post is set to receive eight new troopers in July to address a critical staffing shortage that has recently left the post with no on-duty cover...
Mar 13, 2026 Michigan State Police cruiser (courtesy MSP)
Coldwater announces special March leaf collection
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As was the case for many communities in southern Michigan, a significant early November snow forced an abrupt end to fall leaf collection. For that reason Coldwater City Manager...
Mar 13, 2026
Whitmer joins law enforcement for update on synagogue attack
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined law enforcement officials in West Bloomfield this morning to provide an update on the investigation into a deadly attack at Temple Israel...
Mar 13, 2026
Coldwater property owners reminded to keep property free of debris and junk cars
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is calling on property owners to tidy up their yards and porches as part of an ongoing initiative to maintain local standards. Residents are both encourage...
Mar 13, 2026
Annual Roof Sit For a Cause this morning at Coldwater McDonalds, benefits Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The annual Roof Sit For A Cause returns this today to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Executive Director Kim Hemkker and WTVB'S Ken Del...
Mar 13, 2026
Chargers try to balance baseball and tragedy in days following deadly tornado
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - In the days following the tragic tornado in Union City, many are balancing dealing with the tragedy while trying to find some semblance of normalcy. Among those are the athlete...
Mar 12, 2026 Union City Chargers logo
Branch County United Way "Power of the Purse" raises $58,474.31
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County United Way has announced that its annual Power of the Purse fundraiser was another resounding success, raising a total of $58,474.31. The event, which took pla...
Mar 12, 2026 Screenshot
Lindsey legislation to cap medical debt, reduce care-related financial burdens passes Senate
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - In a display of bipartisanship, the Michigan State Senate voted unanimously Wednesday , to pass a comprehensive package of bills aimed at reining in the rising costs of medical de...
Mar 12, 2026
