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No severe weather warnings issued in Branch County, NWS cancels Tornado Watch
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service said there was a possibility Wednesday afternoon would be filled with severe storms including possible tornadoes and perhaps a tornado outbreak....
Apr 05, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service Facebook page
Bob Granger takes over as Coldwater Department of Municipal Services Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bob Granger has taken over as the Director of the City of Coldwater's Department of Municipal Services. He fills the position which was left vacant by the recent departure of To...
Apr 05, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Sleepy driver crashes into Union City's Bucket Resale store late Sunday night
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - No injuries were reported late Sunday night after a pickup truck crashed into the Bucket Resale Store on Coldwater Road. The crash was reported at 10:51 p.m.. Union City police...
Apr 04, 2023 Courtesy Tony Maggie Smith Facebook page
Planning Commission approves Special Land Use Permit for manufactured home park, neighbors speak out
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use Permit with numerous contingencies for a proposed 77-unit manufactured home park expansion between Seeley and Smith...
Apr 04, 2023 Henry L. Brown Municipal Building in Coldwater (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
Milnes announces this will be his last year as Coldwater High School principal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After serving as principal at Coldwater High School for the past 15 years, Bill Milnes announced Monday this will be his last year in that position. In an email to parents, Miln...
Apr 03, 2023 Coldwater High School principal Bill Milnes (courtesy Bill Milnes Facebook page)
Survey says Branch County is the 57th healthiest county in State of Michigan
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County did not fare very well in a survey just released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. The results showed Branch County was the 57th heal...
Apr 03, 2023 Kevin Smith / CC
Flood Warning issued for St. Joseph River at Three Rivers after Friday's rainfall
THREE RIVERS, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Flood Warning for the Saint Joseph River at Three Rivers which affects St. Joseph and Branch Counties. The Weath...
Apr 03, 2023 peter castleton / CC
Target date for Coldwater Community Center opening set for April 20
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The final steps are being taken before the opening of the Coldwater Community Center at the Beech House. A non-profit corporation formed by community members and a number of vol...
Apr 01, 2023 Courtesy Coldwater Community Center Facebook page
First storms of the season rock region with hail, lightning and strong winds
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The first severe weather of the season pelted Branch County and the surrounding area on Friday night. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued at around 8:00 p.m. for Branch...
Apr 01, 2023 texaus1 / CC
Branch County included in Wind Advisory for Saturday, gusts expected near 50 MPH
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Branch County is included in a Wind Advisory which has been issued by the National Weather Service for Saturday between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.. National Weather Service for...
Mar 31, 2023 Courtesy National Weather Service
