Category Archives: Top News Stories

CBPU says possible fraudulent scam may be targeting customers
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities issued a statement on Friday that a fraudulent scam may be targeting their customers. According to a news release issued by the utility, ...
Jim Measel Jun 02, 2023

Allen gets 37 1/2 to 60 years in prison in murder and mutilation of girlfriend
CENTREVILLE, MI (WTVB) - A Sturgis man who entered no contest pleas to murdering and mutilating his girlfriend was sentenced on Thursday afternoon in St. Joseph County 45th Circuit Court. 39-year-old ...
Jim Measel Jun 02, 2023 Photo of Wade Allen provided by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office.

Maple Lawn submits long term financial sustainability plan to Branch County
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility has presented a long term financial sustainability plan to Branch County Administrator Bud Norman and the Board of Commissioners. A resolution p...
Jim Measel Jun 02, 2023 Maple Lawn Medical Care and Rehabilitation Facility (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Norman says $250,000 cash offer has been made on old Lakeland School
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman told County Commissioners during their work session on Thursday that a $250,000 cash offer has been made to purchase the old Lakeland Elem...
Jim Measel Jun 01, 2023 FILE PHOTO: The old Lakeland Elementary School building on Otis Rd. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)

State Police investigating May 25 break in at Aim High
TEKONSHA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Marshall are investigating last week's breaking and entering of a Tekonsha Township marijuana dispensary. They say it hap...
Jim Measel Jun 01, 2023 Michigan State Police logo

Norman goes over three phases of old jail demolition project with Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Bud Norman gave an update to the Board of Commissioners during their Thursday work session on the three phase process for the demolition of the old c...
Jim Measel Jun 01, 2023 2015 picture of the old Branch County Jail. Photo courtesy Branch County Sheriff's Office Facebook page

Branch County included in Air Quality Alert issued by EGLE
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - If you have respiratory issues, you may want to limit your time outside on Thursday. The entire southern part of the Lower Peninsula including Branch County are under a Air ...
Jim Measel Jun 01, 2023 NIAID / CC

Genesis Outreach Ministries has new Coldwater location
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Genesis Outreach Ministries and Warming Center has moved into a new building. A ribbon cutting ceremony has been scheduled for June 16 at 4:00 p.m. at their new location at 62 D...
Jim Measel May 31, 2023 Courtesy Genesis Outreach and Warming Centers Facebook page

Ted Davis hired as new CHS Principal, plans to meet staff next week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new principal at Coldwater High School has been hired to take over for Bill Milnes. The Coldwater Community School Board of Education approved the hiring of Ted Davis last wee...
Jim Measel May 31, 2023 Courtesy Linked In

EGLE issues Air Quality Alert for St. Joseph and Kalamazoo Counties
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - St. Joseph and Kalamazoo Counties are included in an Air Quality Alert which has been issued through midnight on Wednesday night for several counties in southwest Michig...
Jim Measel May 31, 2023 Mike Mozart / CC
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