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Name of Hillsdale County man electrocuted on Tuesday morning released
HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The identity of a man who was killed Tuesday morning after touching a live downed power line in Hillsdale County has been released. The victim has been identified as 28-y...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

Odette facing seven counts following MSP child sex investigation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Butler Township man was arraigned on seven counts Thursday in Branch County District Court following a Michigan State Police investigation into alleged child sex crimes that d...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Rumble Press / CC

Large Animal Auctions and Showmanship Sweepstakes highlight Friday at the Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you have not been to the Branch County Fair yet, time is running out. The 92nd Fair will close on Saturday night. The large animal auction along with the showmanship sweepsta...
Jim Measel Aug 12, 2022 Photo by MWC's Jim Measel

GoFundMe page set up following last Friday's fatal crash east of Orland, Indiana
FREMONT, IN (WTVB) - A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help with funeral expenses and medical costs for a family involved in a two vehicle crash on State Road 120 east of Orland, Indiana last Frida...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022

Friday marks one year anniversary of major storm hitting Branch County
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - Where were you when the lights went out one year ago? It was one year ago on Friday when severe thunderstorms that packed winds of between 60 and 70 miles an hour in Branch ...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Damage from August 12, 2021 storm on Grand Street. (Photo by MWC's Jim Measel)

Second person dies following last Friday's crash on SR 120 east of Orland, Indiana
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - A second person from rural Fremont, Indiana has died following a two vehicle crash on State Road 120 east of Orland last Friday afternoon. The Steuben County Sheriff's Department s...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022

Senior Citizens Day during fifth day of Branch County Fair
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's Senior Citizens Day for the fifth day of the Branch County Fair. A program for seniors will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Dearth Community Center. The events include dairy sh...
Jim Measel Aug 11, 2022 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson

Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour to spend two days in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The 16th annual Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour will spend two nights in Coldwater. Hundreds of classic cars are expected to take part in the tour that winds its way north along Old 27 t...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2022

Fourth Day of Branch County Fair offering free admission to Veterans
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's Veteran's Day at the Branch County Fair as the 92nd fair hits the halfway point on its fourth day. Rampit is sponsoring Veteran's Day which includes free admission for vete...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2022 Photo by MWC's Sean Watson

MSP investigating Tuesday night report of shots fired in Bethel Township
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Michigan State Police say they are investigating a report of shots being fired on a property in Bethel Township on Tuesday night. They say Troopers were dispatched at ...
Jim Measel Aug 10, 2022 Michigan State Police logo

