Category Archives: Top News Stories
Coldwater yard waste and brush collection begins Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's annual spring cleanup commences Monday, April 6, with weekly paper-bagged yard waste collection and scheduled brush pickup on the first Mondays of April and May. Res...
Apr 03, 2026
City of Coldwater to file claim in Discover Financial class action lawsuit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved Resolution No. 26-25 this week, authorizing the city and the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) to file claims in a $1.225 billion cl...
Apr 03, 2026 Screenshot
Top ranked female pool player in the world to appear at Coldwater Street Part in May
The Coldwater City Council has adopted Resolution No. 26-28 this week, approving the closure of S. Monroe Street on Saturday, May 16, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for a street party hosted by Jim's Pl...
Apr 03, 2026
Winter protection against utility shut offs ends April 15
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With winter protections ending soon, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is reminding residents that electric service disconnections for non-payment are scheduled to ...
Apr 03, 2026
Whitmer declares Energy Emergency due to rising gas prices
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency on Thursday, in an effort to combat skyrocketing gasoline prices across the state. By signing Executive Order 2026-4,...
Apr 03, 2026
Coldwater to participate in "Business Recruitment Service" program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street has announced its participation in a specialized Business Recruitment service offered through Michigan Main Street and the Michigan Economic Development Co...
Apr 03, 2026
Former Legg Middle School teacher arrested on Branch County charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former Legg Middle School employee 58-year-old Keith Johnson was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges related to child sexually abusive material, according to Branch C...
Apr 02, 2026 Screenshot
Major community clean up planned for Union City area
UNION CITY, (WTVB) - The Union City Tornado Response Team has announced a major community clean-up effort scheduled for Saturday, April 18. This initiative aims to support any residents impacted by la...
Apr 02, 2026
Whitmer requests major disaster declaration from President Trump for March 6 tornados
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump Wednesday to secure federal assistance for residents in Branch, Cass, and ...
Apr 01, 2026
Governor Whitmer appoints Stempien Branch County 15th Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday the appointment of Zachary W. Stempien to the 15th Circuit Court of Branch County. Stempien, who has served as the Branch County...
Apr 01, 2026
