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Final version of 2025 Coldwater Main Street Impact Report released
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Main Street program released their 2025 Impact Report during Wednesday morning's Downtown Development Authority meeting. The final version of the report gives a po...
Dec 17, 2025 DDA Chair Mike Caywood and Main Street Director Kristen Johnson. Photo courtesy of City of Coldwater You Tube channel
2026 could be a bumpy year for the Michigan marijuana industry
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A perfect storm is brewing that could have a devastating effect on the marijuana industry in Michigan, and in particular Branch and surrounding counties. Nick Young Instructor o...
Dec 17, 2025 Opra2010 / Depositphotos.com
Michigan-Indiana border bill receives final approval from state legislature
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Legislation aimed at finalizing the long-disputed border between Michigan and Indiana is heading to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's desk for her signature. Sponsored by State Senator ...
Dec 17, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey
Bronson man facing multiple felonies after being extradited from Kentucky
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Bronson man is facing several charges after allegedly breaking into a home, setting it on fire and then stealing a truck back in September. 21-year-old Dallas Michael Gump fac...
Dec 16, 2025
Stempien talks about decision to seek soon to be vacant Branch County Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As of this afternoon, Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien so far is the only candidate to toss his hat into the ring to replace the outgoing Bill O'Grady as Branch County Cir...
Dec 16, 2025 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com
Coldwater City Council greenlights new in car cameras and body cams for CPD
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a resolution Monday night for the Coldwater Police Department to replace both body cams and in car cameras. Assistant Police Chief Patrick Be...
Dec 16, 2025
CCS Board of Education approves Browne Aquatic Center contract extension
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School Board of Education approved the renewal of an Independent Contract Agreement with Battle Creek's Hampton Aquatics and Fitness to manage and operat...
Dec 15, 2025 The exterior of the Dr. Robert W. Browne Aquatic Center. (Photo courtesy Coldwater Community Schools)
Coldwater City Council approves changing city elections to even years
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is looking to change the years municipal elections are held. The Coldwater City Council approved a request from City Clerk Shauna Chavez Monday night to pa...
Dec 15, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
"Grinchmas" in Bronson a big hit, officials already considering future years
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Despite the chilly temperatures Saturday evening Bronson City Officials say the first ever "Grinchmas" was a big success. Downtown Bronson recently hosted its first-ever Grinchmas...
Dec 15, 2025
Opening of Quincy ice rink delayed
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - You will need to hang on to your ice skates just a bit longer. The opening of the Quincy community ice rink has been temporarily postponed after the street department discovered te...
Dec 15, 2025 marcbruxelle / Depositphotos.com
