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St. Joseph County man wins $500,000 playing Michigan Lottery scratch off game
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - A 77-year-old St. Joseph County man is a half million dollars richer after playing the Michigan Lottery's $500,000 Winter Ice instant game. The Michigan Lottery says the lucky pla...
Jan 22, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Lottery
Nageldinger given Civilian Recognition Award from Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale County Sheriff Scott Hodshire presented Director of the Humane Society of Branch County Jan Nageldinger with a Civilian Recognition Award last week for her dedi...
Jan 22, 2024 Photo courtesy Hillsdale County Sheriff's Department
Coldwater City Council scheduled to take action on SWET proposal Monday night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council is scheduled to take action tonight on a resolution that would allow a Coldwater City Police officer to become a member of the South West Enforcement ...
Jan 22, 2024 Public Safety Director Joe Scheid and MSP Lt. Richard Pazder make a presentation on SWET to the Coldwater City Council. Courtesy City of Coldwater
Branch County included in Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain in the forecast
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Temperatures may have gotten warmer after last week's deep freeze but more bad weather is in the forecast. Branch County is included in a Winter Weather Advisory which in ef...
Jan 22, 2024 Michael Pardo
Two suspects in Branch County theft investigation arrested by MSP in Colon
COLON, MI (WTVB) - Two suspects were arrested in Colon Friday morning in connection with a Michigan State Police investigation into a theft that recently took place in Branch County. State Police at t...
Jan 19, 2024 Michigan State Police logo
BOC Chair presents timeline to find new Branch County Administrator
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Board of Commissioners Chair Tim Stoll presented his proposed timeline during Thursday's work session to hire a new County Administrator. Whoever is chosen would t...
Jan 19, 2024 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Swartz becomes second candidate to announce campaign for Branch County Sheriff
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With Sheriff John Pollack announcing he plans to retire at the end of the year, there are at least two candidates to succeed him. Coldwater Police Department School Resource Off...
Jan 19, 2024 Courtesy Swartz For Sheriff 2024 Facebook page
Nessel charges Union City man with allegedly embezzling funds from trust
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Thursday that a Union City man has been charged with 10 counts for alleged criminal enterprise, embezzlement, and tax evasion. It i...
Jan 19, 2024 Courtesy Michigan Attorney General's Office
Frigid weather continues, City of Bronson extends "Run Water Advisory"
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - With the cold spell expected to stretch into Sunday, the City of Bronson has extended its "Run Water Advisory". The advisory for City of Bronson water customers is now in effect t...
Jan 19, 2024 Courtesy of the City of Bronson Facebook page
Branch County Sheriff John Pollack announces plans to retire at end of the year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff John Pollack announced during the Board of Commissioners work session on Thursday he will be retiring when his current term in office expires on December 3...
Jan 18, 2024 Courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
