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Tornado warnings issued in southern Branch County, twisters reported in NE Indiana
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A tornado warning was issued for the southern part of Branch County late Tuesday afternoon after a series of thunderstorms led to reports of twisters in northeast Indiana. A...
Jim Measel Sep 24, 2024

Quincy man escapes serious injury in Tuesday morning rollover crash
QUINCY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Quincy man escaped serious injury on Tuesday morning when his vehicle rolled over after he fell asleep at the wheel. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says 36-year-...
Jim Measel Sep 24, 2024 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch

Downtown fire pit turned off after numerous vandalism incidents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After a number of vandalism incidents at the fire pit in the northwest corner of the Four Corners Park, the City of Coldwater is throwing in the sponge. City Manager Keith Baker...
Jim Measel Sep 24, 2024 Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page

City Council approves Automatic Mutual Aid agreement with Bronson
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved an Automatic Mutual Aid Agreement with the Bronson Area Fire Association on Monday night. Coldwater Fire Chief Dave Schmaltz said the agreeme...
Jim Measel Sep 24, 2024 Coldwater Fire Chief Dave Schmaltz. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel.

Quincy Reserve Officer credited with saving woman's life during Quincy Daze
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Quincy Police Chief Dalton Turmell told the Quincy Village Council in his report for last Wednesday's meeting that the actions of a reserve officer during Quincy Daze solidifies hi...
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2024 Courtesy Quincy Police Department Facebook page

Contested school board races in Coldwater, Bronson and Quincy on November 5
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Besides the various national and state races on the November 5 general election ballot, voters in the Coldwater, Bronson and Quincy School Districts will be deciding contest...
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2024 ra2studio / Depositphotos.com

City of Coldwater lists street closings due to upcoming events
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is asking drivers to be aware of street closings due to three events which will be taking place over the next couple of weeks. The annual Hoptoberfest will...
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2024 (Courtesy Downtown Coldwater Facebook page)

MDOT crews begin work on M-86 between Coldwater and Colon
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Drivers will have be patient along M-86 west of Coldwater for the next few weeks as Michigan Department of Transportation crews will be working from the intersection of U.S....
Jim Measel Sep 23, 2024 Jo Naylor / CC

Coldwater Community Center takes the lead for 2025 Cultural Jubilee: A Gathering of Neighbors
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Plans are already underway for the 2025 Cultural Jubilee: A Gathering of Neighbors and organizers are inviting vendors, sponsors, and volunteers to get involved. The event is sc...
Jim Measel Sep 22, 2024 Cultural Jubilee will return next year on May 17, 2025, with cultural exhibits, activities, and a Unity Walk.

Plane lands at Branch County Memorial Airport with no landing gear
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two men escaped injury on Friday afternoon when their 1966 Piper PA30 twin engine airplane had to land at the Branch County Memorial Airport with no landing gear. The Branch Cou...
Jim Measel Sep 20, 2024 Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Department

