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Snowmobile driver dies, passenger injured in Calhoun County crash
NEWTON TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Michigan State Police troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving a snowmobile in Calhoun County. The crash occurred on B Drive South near 11 Mile Rd Thu...
Jim Measel Dec 23, 2022

Kolcz warns future Commissioners of possible legal action if more deputies are not hired
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Leonard Kolcz wrapped up his six years on the Branch County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday with a warning to future Commissioners to hire more road patrol deputies for the Br...
Jim Measel Dec 22, 2022

Community Health Agency tells residents to be aware of carbon monoxide during storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging residents to prepare for potential power outages from this weekend's winter storm and be aware of the dangers o...
Jim Measel Dec 22, 2022 The EnergySmart Academy

Branch County Road Commission gets ready for massive Christmas weekend storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Road Commission is making final preparations in the hours before a massive winter storm is expected to hit the area and ruin a lot of Christmas holiday weekend...
Jim Measel Dec 22, 2022 Branch County Road Commission

Consumers Energy President says crews are ready for expected winter storm
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy President and CEO Garrick Rochow says crews are preparing for a large winter storm that is expected to hit the Great Lakes region with heavy snow, freezing temper...
Jim Measel Dec 22, 2022

Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings in effect throughout southwest Michigan
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - A massive and dangerous winter storm threatens to be the Grinch that stole Christmas this weekend. It's a Bah Humbug weather forecast as many festive holiday plans will like...
Jim Measel Dec 22, 2022 Alan Light / CC

Coach Eby Center to serve at emergency warming shelter during winter storm
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With a powerful winter storm expected to drop wind chills down to as low as 30 degrees below zero over the Christmas weekend, the Coach Eby Youth and Family Center will serve as...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022

Quincy Village Council approves Fire Department budget for 2023-2024
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Village Council adopted the Quincy Fire Department operational budget for 2023-2024 on Tuesday night. The fire department serves Algansee, Quincy and Butler Townships as...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 Courtesy Quincy Fire Department Facebook page

Local preparations continue for "dangerous" Christmas weekend winter storm
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Preparations continue as a massive Christmas weekend winter storm is expected to hit Branch County starting on Thursday night. The storm carries the potential for blizzard l...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 Lise1011 / CC

Over $100,000 worth of damage reported in Tuesday night Batavia Township fire
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A fire which broke out at a Batavia Township residence late Tuesday night caused over $100,000 worth of damage to three properties. Bronson Fire Chief Scott Wilber says B...
Jim Measel Dec 21, 2022 (Courtesy Bronson Fire Department Facebook page)

