Category Archives: Top News Stories
St. Joe deputies seize "substantial amount" of fentanyl and methamphetamine during traffic stop
STURGIS TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Felony charges will be sought against a 36-year-old Mendon woman after the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office says they seized "a substantial amount" of fentanyl and meth...
May 26, 2023 Daniel / CC
Jenkins given "highly effective" rating by BISD Board of Education
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch Intermediate School District Board of Education gave Superintendent Kris Jenkins a "highly effective" rating during their meeting on Wednesday. The action came after ...
May 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of BISD Facebook page
Bronson graduation ceremonies held for 76 seniors in Class of 2023
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson High School's Class of 2023 received their diplomas on Thursday night during commencement ceremonies at the high school football field. A total of 76 seniors including 14 ...
May 26, 2023 Photo courtesy of Ferrell Mayes
Union City man facing nine counts after 100 MPH chase with UCPD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Union City man was arraigned Wednesday afternoon on nine counts in Branch County District Court after Union City Police stopped his motorcycle when they saw he had no license ...
May 25, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Branch County April unemployment rates drop sharply to 3.2%
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The latest unemployment report released on Thursday by the State of Michigan was positive not only for Branch County but for all of Michigan. Data by the Michigan Department of ...
May 25, 2023 Jernej Furman / CC
Power outage in SW Hillsdale County, Camden-Frontier sends students home
CAMDEN, MI (WTVB) - A power outage in southwestern Hillsdale County on Thursday morning forced Camden-Frontier Community Schools to send students home early. Students were being dismissed at 10:15 a.m...
May 25, 2023 Courtesy Camden-Frontier Schools Facebook page
Coldwater students awarded over $381,000 during Scholarship Night
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It was another big night for seniors and their parents, as Coldwater High School hosted its annual Local Scholarship Night Wednesday at the Coach Floyd Eby Gymnasium. Just over ...
May 24, 2023 Scholarship recipients pose with Branch County Community Foundation Executive Director Erica Heminger (at far left) during Coldwater High School's Local Scholarship Night on May 24, 2023. (Photo by MWC's Sean Watson)
Tappenden named new BCEGA Executive Director effective July 1
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's a changing of the guard for the Branch County Economic Growth Alliance. Alliance President and Coldwater City Manager Keith Baker announced on Wednesday that Audrey Tappend...
May 24, 2023 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Coldwater School Board approves contract to make CHS more energy efficient
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School Board of Education approved a nearly $3 million contract on Monday night with Dynamic Energy Services doing business as Veregy LLC in order to mak...
May 24, 2023 Coldwater Community Schools logo
City Council approves BDL picture book display signs at Heritage Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a resolution on Monday night which allows the Branch District Library to install 18 picture book display signs at various locations within He...
May 23, 2023 Branch District Library, Coldwater Branch (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
