Category Archives: Top News Stories

New "Resource-Mobiles" for Coldwater Police School Resource Officers unveiled
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Earlier this year the Coldwater City Council recently approved the purchase of two new vehicles specifically designated for the community's School Resource Officers (SROs). The ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 27, 2025

City Council approves Rotary Park agreement between City and Michigan D.N.R.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Development Project Agreement between the City of Coldwater and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources concerning the Rotary Park improvement project was adopted Monday ...
Jim Measel Nov 27, 2025 Rotary Park sign (courtesy City of Coldwater)

Litchfield man arraigned on charges stemming from August 2025 accident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Litchfield man was arraigned Tuesday in Branch County District Court following an August 2025 vehicle crash that severely injured a motorcyclist. 37-year-old Troy LaGrande Hul...
Brett Briscoe Nov 26, 2025 AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com

Widespread winter weather to create hazardous Thanksgiving travel conditions across all of Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- Michigan residents planning to travel for Thanksgiving face significant weather-related obstacles as not one but two winter systems bring heavy snow, strong winds, and potential ...
Brett Briscoe Nov 26, 2025 Vehicles are driven along Lake Michigan Drive in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Several locations for free Thanksgiving Day meals Thursday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - If you're not having Thanksgiving dinner at home with your family Thursday, there are still several opportunities to get your fill of turkey and fellowship. The Coach Eby Youth ...
Ken Delaney Nov 26, 2025 bhofack2 / Depositphotos.com

Commissioners say Walsh "met or exceeded expectations" in first year
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners expressed their satisfaction with the job performance of County Administrator Frank Walsh during their regular meeting Tuesday. After co...
Jim Measel Nov 25, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government

Branch County 24th statewide in vehicle-deer crashes in 2024
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Even though there were 981 reported vehicle-deer crashes in Branch County in 2024, that only puts the county 24th out of the state's 83 counties in the amount of accidents. Info...
Ken Delaney Nov 25, 2025 BerndWolter / Depositphotos.com

Resolution approved to pursue bond for CHS renovations and upgrades
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution Monday night which authorizes the district to move forward with a $64 million bond proposal ...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 Becky Simonds and Shana Grife from the Bond Steering Committee made a presentation during Monday's Coldwater School Board meeting. Photo courtesy CCS You Tube channel

Lawsuit settlements with Beckhusen and Thompson Construction approved
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two lawsuits against the City of Coldwater have been settled. The Coldwater City Council took formal action on the legal actions Monday night after they discussed the matters fo...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 zimmytws / Depositphotos.com

Busy 2026 in store for Coldwater street and sidewalk construction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved a $55,000 Professional Services Agreement with Fishbeck Engineering of Lansing Monday night which begins the process for the 2026 constructio...
Jim Measel Nov 24, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Coldwater, MI, USA
60 °F Light Rain

