Category Archives: Top News Stories
Coldwater's Haitian population faces uncertain legal status, judge blocks order to end Temporary Protection Status
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -The Coldwater Haitian community has grown significantly in recent years as individuals have settled in the area for employment. Many of those residents are facing uncertainty reg...
Feb 03, 2026
Consumers Energy connecting with customers after brutal cold drives up energy use and bills
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Following a period of severe cold that led to a 25% increase in natural gas usage, Consumers Energy is advising customers in Michigan to anticipate higher utility bills. The compa...
Feb 03, 2026
Man who fled Steuben County after January house fire, charged in Calhoun County for torturing brother's dog and home invasion
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Authorities in Calhoun County have arrested and charged 36-year-old Dylan Hall with first-degree home invasion and animal torture after he allegedly broke into his brother'...
Feb 03, 2026
Planning Commission turns down permit for proposed small tire repair shop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A divided Coldwater Planning Commission turned down a special land use permit from Mashal Ali Abdo on Monday night to operate a small tire repair shop in a vacant space at 36 Ea...
Feb 02, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Battle Creek theater director arrainged for having sex with a minor in Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Battle Creek theater director faces felony charges, including third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and accosting a child for immoral purposes. 23-year-old Noble D...
Feb 02, 2026
Heuer arraigned on CSC charges, judge sets bond at $500,000
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 25 year-old Alec Kamden Heuer, of Coldwater, was arraigned in the 3-A District Court, facing multiple felony charges including first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a c...
Feb 02, 2026
Branch County Sheriff's Department seeking public assistance in library break in
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance following a late-night burglary at the Sherwood Library on January 15, 2026. Authorities report that an u...
Feb 02, 2026 Screenshot
Bronson lifts "Run Water Advisory" amid warmer temperatures
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The City of Bronson has officially lifted the "Run Water Advisory" for all municipal water customers, effective immediately. Residents and business owners may now discontinue runn...
Feb 02, 2026
Michigan's Woody the Woodchuck predicts six more weeks of winter
HOWELL, MI (WTVB) - Michigan's official weather prognosticator, Woody the Woodchuck, predicted six more weeks of winter during her 29th annual ceremony this morning at the Howell Nature Center. Unlike...
Feb 02, 2026
Two facing CSC charges in separate Branch County incidents
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Authorities in Branch County took two men into custody on Friday following separate investigations into serious sexual criminal allegations. Alec Kamden Heuer was arrested by Mi...
Feb 02, 2026
