Category Archives: Top News Stories
Bronson man arrested following Saturday night pursuit
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man was arrested following a high-speed police pursuit in Sherwood Township on Saturday night. According to the Branch County Sheriff's Department, the inciden...
Feb 01, 2026
Branch County road crews dealing with road salt shortage amid a relentless winter
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In a move to preserve dwindling resources, communities across Michigan are officially rationing road salt amid a statewide shortage. The Branch County Road Commission state road...
Jan 31, 2026
Love Local in downtown Coldwater today
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) The Annual Love Local event returns to downtown Coldwater today from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Organized by the Coldwater Mainstreet Program the community celebration features the ...
Jan 31, 2026
Eby Youth and Family Center to end warming center operations on Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - COLDWATER, MI - The Coach Eby Youth and Family Center is set to conclude its emergency 24-hour warming shelter operations on Monday, as local temperatures are forecasted to fina...
Jan 30, 2026
Wortz to call for moratorium on data centers in Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - All though there are no current proposal's to place a data center in Branch County, several Michigan counties are grappling with the question if they are actually good for their...
Jan 30, 2026
New Census data for Branch County shows increased median income , fewer youth living in poverty
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The U.S. Census Bureau released its 2024 Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates this week, providing a look at economic conditions across Branch County. According to the latest...
Jan 29, 2026
Monday shooting report determined to be "swatting" hoax
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 911 call reporting a shooting on North Willowbrook Road Monday afternoon has been confirmed by Coldwater police as a "swatting" hoax. Just before 4:00p.m., a 911 caller claime...
Jan 29, 2026
Driver pulled from vehicle safely after car rolls over on ice at Coldwater Lake
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The freezing temperatures may have actually helped to save a life on Coldwater Lake Wednesday evening after a car went onto the lake and rolled onto its side on the ice. Accordi...
Jan 29, 2026 A vehicle on the ice at Coldwater Lake Jan 28, 2026 (photo courtesy of Seth Berry)
Union City man dies in Wednesday morning crash
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A 49-year-old Union City man died early Wednesday morning in a head-on collision involving a Jeep and a semi-truck on M-60 in Burlington Township. . According to Michi...
Jan 28, 2026
Love Local returning to downtown Coldwater this Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Downtown Coldwater is set to heat up this Saturday, , as the annual Love Local event returns from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.. Residents and visitors can enjoy the signature Best of...
Jan 28, 2026
