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Two Michigan State Police Trooper Recruit School graduates from Coldwater to be assigned to Marshall Post
LANSING, MI (WTVB AM/FM) - Two Coldwater High School graduates were among the 50 graduates of the 140th Michigan State Police Trooper Recruit School Thursday. Bakeel Abdullah and Nasser Nagi will now ...
Ken Delaney Feb 19, 2022 The graduates of the Michigan State Police 140th Trooper Recruit School Feb. 17, 2022 (courtesy of MSP)

Fremont man rescued after vehicle crashes through Snow Lake ice
(STEUBEN COUNTY, IN)- A man from Fremont, Indiana had to be rescued Thursday night after his vehicle crashed through the ice on Snow Lake in Steuben County. Indiana State Police troopers and numerous ...
Jim Measel Feb 18, 2022

CBPU Board discusses Project V during 90 minute workshop, "big decision" expected on March 2
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater B.P.U. Board of Directors held a work shop Thursday night ahead of what outgoing director Jeff Budd says is a very big decision they will have to make concerning w...
Jim Measel Feb 18, 2022

Sgt. Todd Price of Coldwater honored as the MSP Trooper of the Year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater resident has been named the Michigan State Police Trooper of the Year. Sgt. Todd Price, who currently serves at the Marshall Post, was recognized for his outstanding...
Jim Measel Feb 18, 2022 Michigan State Police Sgt. Todd Price of Coldwater (courtesy of MSP)

Winter storm leads to difficult driving conditions, between five to six inches of snow reported
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The second winter storm in just over two weeks hit Branch County on Thursday but not as much snow fell as had been forecast by the National Weather Service. Reports indicate...
Jim Measel Feb 18, 2022 Eneko Muiño / CC

Another snow day around Branch County Friday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - It's another long weekend for students and teachers across Branch County, as the second winter storm in just over two weeks caused the cancellation of classes again on Friday. M...
Ken Delaney Feb 17, 2022 Javier Morales / CC

Prosecutors file more charges against Work for alleged robbery of Rose Street home owner
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutors have filed more charges against one of the suspects who authorities say were involved in a series of crimes during the first week of January. 35-year-o...
Jim Measel Feb 17, 2022 Blogtrepreneur / CC

Presentation made on purchasing Corn Island land for public park and recreation
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A presentation was made during Thursday's Branch County Board of Commissioners work session about the county using a grant program to help fund the purchase of land on Corn Isla...
Jim Measel Feb 17, 2022 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)

Union City officials warn of scammers claiming to be from electric company
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Officials with the Village of Union City say they have gotten numerous reports from Union City Electric customers about calls from scammers. The callers claim they are from the...
Jim Measel Feb 17, 2022

Heavy rain and melting snow cause area flooding issues, Flood Advisory issued
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory for Branch County Thursday morning as heavy rain overnight and the melting snow resulted in minor flooding in low lying ...
Jim Measel Feb 17, 2022 Photo courtesy City Glass

