Category Archives: Top News Stories
Potential threat closes White Pigeon Schools Friday
WHITE PIGEON, MI (WTVB) - White Pigeon Community Schools announced the closure of all district buildings on Friday, due to a potential threat. The closure affects both the White Pigeon Junior/Senior H...
Jan 16, 2026
Branch County braces for more snow and frigid temperatures
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Residents of Branch County and throughout southern Michigan are bracing for more snow and then extreme Arctic temperatures arriving this weekend. Light but steady snowfall is ex...
Jan 16, 2026
Nominations for annual Community Awards this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Time is quickly running out for residents to recognize the community leaders and organizations that define Branch County. The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce has announced th...
Jan 16, 2026
Pursuit suspect arrested early Thursday, has detainer hold from ICE
BRONSON TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB)- A routine traffic stop in Bronson Township early Thursday morning escalated into a brief vehicle pursuit and foot chase, culminating in the arrest of a 27-year-old male. A...
Jan 15, 2026
Statewide ban on phones in the classroom passes the house
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - In a significant move to curb classroom distractions, the Michigan House voted 99-10 Wednesday to approve a statewide ban on student smartphone use during instructional time. The ...
Jan 15, 2026
Prosecutor calls new allegations against Quincy couple "monstrous", new charges to be filed
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In a major escalation of a disturbing child abuse case, the Branch County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday that they plan to file new first-degree child abuse charges aga...
Jan 14, 2026 Kuzmafoto / Depositphotos.com
CBPU plans year long celebration of 135 years of service
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities is celebrating 135 years of continuous service to the community in 2026, marking a significant milestone since its founding in 1891. What...
Jan 14, 2026
Eby Youth Center to serve as warming center beginning Saturday, seeking donations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As a frigid cold snap is set grips much of the middle part of the country this weekend into next week, the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center in Coldwater is stepping up to suppo...
Jan 14, 2026
It's not too late to get the flu vaccination
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Flu cases continue to rise across the country, and locally Branch and surrounding counties have not been immune. Dr Karen Luparello, Medical Director with the Branch-Hillsdale-S...
Jan 14, 2026 djmdep / Depositphotos.com
Branch County Commissioners approve appointment of Deputy Medical Examiner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After Branch County Commissioners recently entered into an agreement with Western Michigan University Pathology Services for medical examiner duties, the Commissioners on Tuesda...
Jan 13, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government
