Category Archives: Top News Stories
Branch County November unemployment drops to 3.1 percent
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate in November dropped to 3.1 percent according to data released Wednesday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget after bei...
Dec 28, 2023 Kevin Smith / CC
Early Branch County voting dates for 2024 state and federal elections announced
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The dates for early voting in Branch County during 2024 have been officially announced. Township and city clerks around Branch County have agreed to conduct early voting at ...
Dec 27, 2023 Bill Smith / CC
Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove Trump from 2024 ballot -document
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Michigan Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot based on the U.S. Constitution's "insurrectionist ban," a court do...
Dec 27, 2023
Hillsdale Hospital restricts Birthing Center visitation due to rising RSV and respiratory cases
HILLSDALE, MI (WTVB) - Hillsdale Hospital has announced they are limiting visitors to the Bediako Birthing Center, effective Wednesday, December 27. According to a statement, the restrictions are due ...
Dec 26, 2023 Courtesy of Hillsdale Hospital
Record turnout for Christmas dinner at Coach Eby Youth and Family Center
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Over 200 people took part in a free Christmas Day dinner at the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center Monday afternoon. Dozens of volunteers, coordinated by Angie Marsh and her staf...
Dec 25, 2023
City of Coldwater Holiday Tree curbside pickup starts December 27
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you want to get rid of your Christmas tree right after the holiday, the City of Coldwater's Holiday Tree Pick-Up will begin on Wednesday, December 27. Crews from the Departme...
Dec 22, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater Facebook page
Year In Review: Commissioners hiring of new BCSD deputies top story of 2023
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - After over a decade of being unable to provide around the clock service, the Branch County Sheriff's Department will be fully staffed when 2024 rolls in. The approval of six...
Dec 22, 2023 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Nearly 400 Christmas gifts provided through Union City Giving Tree
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Nearly 400 Christmas gifts have been provided for 24 needy families including 62 children and teens through the Union City Giving Tree. Village officials say every child will r...
Dec 22, 2023 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
Coach Eby Center hosting Christmas dinner again this year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coach Eby Youth and Family Center at 89 West Chicago in Coldwater will once again host a Community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. The Eby Center started having Christmas...
Dec 21, 2023 Courtesy Coach Eby Youth and Family Center Facebook page
New $822,000 fire engine delivered to Coldwater Fire Department
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new fire engine has been delivered to the Coldwater Fire Department. Spencer Manufacturing of South Haven built and delivered the new fire engine after the Coldwater City Coun...
Dec 21, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Public Safety Facebook page
