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Steuben County going all in for new casino
ANGOLA, IN (WTBV) - The Steuben County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in late 2025 to formally signal their openness to hosting a casino, citing the intersection of Interstate 69 and the Ind...
Jan 07, 2026
Judge to decide on the admission of evidence in 2024 fatal crash
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The decision if certain evidence will be allowed in the case of a Virginia truck driver accused of killing a motorcyclist in 2024 is now in the hands of a Branch County judge. B...
Jan 07, 2026 vasabii777 / Depositphotos.com
Jersey Mike's coming to Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) -What had been rumored for some time became reality Monday night. The Coldwater Planning Commission officially approved plans to bring a Jersey Mike's Subs to 571 East Chicago Str...
Jan 06, 2026
Quincy man facing multiple felonies for child sexually abusive material
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - 44-year-old Ryan Lee Shortridge of Quincy was arraigned Monday in Branch County District Court following a Michigan State Police investigation into the distribution and possessi...
Jan 06, 2026
Branch County solar projects unaffected by $540 million federal funding cuts in Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Despite the cancellation of nearly $540 million in federal green energy and climate grants for Michigan throughout 2025, major renewable energy projects in Branch County remain ...
Jan 06, 2026
Branch County students recognized by Trine University for fall semester academic achievements
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - Trine University in Angola, has recognized 51 students from Branch County for their exceptional academic performance during the Fall 2025 semester. The honors were announced on Jan...
Jan 06, 2026
Coldwater Citizen's Academy applications due January 16
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Citizens who want to better understand the responsibilities of City departments in Coldwater and the services they provide are encouraged to apply for Coldwater's Citizen's Acad...
Jan 06, 2026
Coldwater Planning Commission postpones decision on proposed tire repair shop
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After trying to work out several concerns for nearly an hour, the Coldwater Planning Commission voted on Monday night to postpone a decision on a special land use permit from Ma...
Jan 05, 2026 Courtesy City of Coldwater
Long awaited trial of Anthony Cuyler set to begin Tuesday after nearly seven years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The high-profile felony trial of 48-year-old Anthony Cuyler is set to begin Tuesday in Branch County. Cuyler , who has a listed address of Angola, Indiana, was charged in 2019 i...
Jan 05, 2026
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency offering free radon testing kits
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In observance of Radon Action Month this January, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is offering free radon testing kits at all of its office locations. Rad...
Jan 05, 2026
