Category Archives: Top News Stories

Burnside Center to offer Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Commission on Aging's Burnside Senior Center in Coldwater has announced the return of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free income...
Brett Briscoe Jan 09, 2026

Coldwater "Winterfest" fun coming January 24
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's annual Winterfest returns on Saturday, January 24, offering a full day of free, family-friendly winter activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Browne Rec...
Brett Briscoe Jan 09, 2026

Quincy area residents voice concerns on proposed battery storage facility
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - Nearly two dozen residents gathered at the Quincy Township Board meeting this week to voice opposition to the Santina Energy project, a 180-megawatt utility-scale battery energy st...
Brett Briscoe Jan 09, 2026

Cuyler found guilty on all counts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Late Thursday afternoon a Branch County jury handed down multiple guilty verdicts in the trial of 48-year-old Anthony Cuyler. Cuyler was convicted on charges of delivering metha...
Brett Briscoe Jan 08, 2026

Walsh lists broadband and maintaining police staffing levels in his top goals for 2026
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh has released a list of goals the County should pursue during 2026. Under terms of his employment agreement, he submitted his top five goa...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2026 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Hazelbaker re-elected as Branch County Commission Board Chair, Stoll remains Vice Chair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Randall Hazelbaker was unanimously re-elected as the Chair for the Branch County Board of Commissioners during their annual organizational meeting on Thursday morning. It will b...
Jim Measel Jan 08, 2026 Courtesy Randall Hazelbaker's Facebook page

Union City basketball teams leave their mark at historic "HOOSIERS" gym.
KNIGHTSTOWN, IN (WTVB) - When the Union City Chargers opened the 2026 portion of their schedule on January 2nd against Homer it wasn't your typical Friday night in a high school gym. The Chargers and ...
Brett Briscoe Jan 08, 2026

Former Judge William O'Grady endorses Stempien
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien has received a major endorsement as he seeks the office of Circuit Court Judge. Former judge William O'Grady, who resigned the position Ja...
Brett Briscoe Jan 08, 2026

Weigle to seek fourth term as Branch County District Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County District Judge Brent Weigle has officially filed paperwork to seek a fourth six-year term in the 2026 election cycle. A fixture on the 3A Judicial District bench s...
Brett Briscoe Jan 08, 2026

City of Coldwater issues scam warning
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A sophisticated email scam posing as the City of Coldwater has claimed a local victim, prompting City officials to renew an urgent warning to residents and businesses. The City ...
Brett Briscoe Jan 07, 2026

