Category Archives: Top News Stories

Recent California Township lawn mower theft being investigated by State Police
CALIFORNIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The theft of a Gravely zero turn lawn mower in an area near State Line Road in California Township is being investigated by Michigan State Police troopers from the Mar...
Jim Measel Apr 11, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Two more candidates enter GOP Branch County Commissioner Fourth District race
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - There are now four contested races in the August Republican Primary for seats on the Branch County Board of Commissioners. As of Thursday, Commission Chair Tim Stoll is unop...
Jim Measel Apr 11, 2024 Richard Eriksson / CC

Jury trial in Beckhusen federal civil rights lawsuit scheduled for June 2025
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The case management order has been scheduled in the federal civil rights lawsuit filed by a former employee of the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities against the utility, the C...
Jim Measel Apr 11, 2024 Joe Gratz

Motorcyclist critically injured in two vehicle crash on Coldwater's east side
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two persons were injured, one critically, on Wednesday evening in a two vehicle crash on the east side of Coldwater. Coldwater Police say the crash involving a motorcycle and an...
Jim Measel Apr 11, 2024

Coldwater Police hope to have more COPS on the Corner events this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Public Safety Director Joe Scheid told the City Council Monday night during his annual report that he hopes to expand their "COPS On The Corner" events this summer. Th...
Jim Measel Apr 11, 2024 Courtesy Coldwater Department of Public Safety

Downtown Coldwater Merriman Building goes on the market, repairs being made
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Repairs continue to be made to the historic Merriman Dental Office building at 25 West Chicago which was placed on the market just over a month ago. Building owners Rhonda Ives ...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2024 Courtesy City of Coldwater BPU and You Tube

MSP find loaded weapons and brass knuckles during I-69 traffic stop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A speeding vehicle led to the discovery of weapons and brass knuckles by the Michigan State Police on southbound I-69 in Girard Township on Saturday. 33-year-old William Robert ...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2024 Chris Potter / CC

Explosive device removed from vehicle by MSP Bomb Squad at Baw Beese Inn
HILLSDALE TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police Bomb Squad had to be called to the Baw Beese Inn in Hillsdale County on Tuesday afternoon when an explosive device was found in a vehicle. It ...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2024 Michigan State Police logo

Pedestrian hit by two vehicles on U.S. 131 near Three Rivers, SJSD investigating
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - A pedestrian was struck by two vehicles Wednesday morning on the southbound side of U.S. 131 near Wilbur Road in St. Joseph County. St. Joseph County Undersheriff Jason Binga...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2024 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department

Heavy rain expected through Friday, Flood Watch issued in northeast Indiana
NORTH WEBSTER, IN (WTVB) - The National Weather Service office in northern Indiana has issued a Flood Watch for northeast Indiana and northwest Ohio from Wednesday evening through Friday morning. Fore...
Jim Measel Apr 10, 2024 Courtesy National Weather Service

