Category Archives: Top News Stories
More people in workforce sends Branch County May unemployment up to 4%
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County's unemployment rate went back up to four percent during the month of May according to data released on Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Manag...
Jun 22, 2023 Kevin Smith / CC
Wilson among final two candidates for Fremont, Michigan Superintendent position
FREMONT, MI (WTVB) - Former Bronson Community Schools Superintendent Steve Wilson may become the next School Superintendent in Fremont, Michigan. Current Superintendent Brad Jacobs says Wilson has mad...
Jun 22, 2023 Courtesy Fremont Public Schools Facebook page
Consumers Energy issues warning to customers about latest online scam
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy issued a warning to customers on Thursday to be aware of online scammers who try to trick people into calling bogus phone numbers and obtain access to credit card...
Jun 22, 2023
Bronson Board of Education accepts Superintendent's resignation
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - The Board of Education of Bronson Community Schools announced Wednesday night that as part of a separation agreement, they have accepted Superintendent Steve Wilson's resignation....
Jun 21, 2023 (courtesy of Bronson Community Schools)
Quincy Village Council approves bids on four water improvement projects
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council approved bids for four projects Tuesday night in an effort to improve the village's water supply. The village applied for two low-interest loans through ...
Jun 21, 2023 Courtesy Village of Quincy
Megasite petitions calling for citizen vote rejected, committee plan legal action
MARSHALL, MI (WTVB) - A petition drive calling for a city-wide vote on a rezoning request connected to the new Ford Motor Company electric vehicle battery plant at the Marshall Megasite has failed. Ma...
Jun 21, 2023 Courtesy City of Marshall Facebook page
Historic District Commission approves Community Center door request
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Historic District Commission approved a request on Monday night to replace two exit doors at the Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House in order to comply w...
Jun 20, 2023 The former Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Branch County awarded ROBIN grant to help fund proposed broadband project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman said in an e-mail on Tuesday that the county has been awarded a Realizing Opportunity with Broadband Infrastructure Networks competitive g...
Jun 20, 2023 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel
Traffic stop leads to discovery of crystal meth, charges being sought against 2 suspects
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - A traffic stop by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department on Sunday in Sturgis led to the discovery of crystal methamphetamine. Undersheriff Jason Bingaman reports deputies sto...
Jun 20, 2023 Courtesy St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to plague area, Air Quality Alert issued
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) - Wildfire smoke from Canada is once again causing problems for people in the area who are dealing with respiratory issues. The smoke is creating hazy conditions and has prom...
Jun 20, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service
