Category Archives: Top News Stories
Bronson Fire Department hopes video helps in recruiting
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - Bronson Fire Department officials are hoping a video from Rhino Media of Kalamazoo will help them with recruiting efforts. Fire Chief Scott Wilber says the three-minute promotion ...
May 27, 2021 Courtesy Bronson Fire Department
Third person charged in Matteson Twp catalytic converter thefts
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Prosecutors have charged a third person in connection with the alleged theft of catalytic converters in Matteson Township between November 1 and December 23 of las...
May 27, 2021 Chris Potter / CC
Suspect in South Jefferson arson arraigned in District Court
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A woman who was charged with second degree arson following a house fire at 289 South Jefferson on March 18 appeared for an arraignment in Branch County District Court on Wednesd...
May 26, 2021
Stolen vehicle suspect captured after Sherwood Twp chase
SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A stolen vehicle suspect out of Kalamazoo County was arrested in Branch County's Sherwood Township Wednesday afternoon following a foot chase. The Branch County Sheriff'...
May 26, 2021 Branch County Sheriff's Department patch
Commissioners formally approve hazard pay for COA in-home services aides
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a request from Commission On Aging Executive Director Amy Duff on Tuesday to continue providing hazard pay to the In-H...
May 26, 2021 Branch County Court House and Clock Tower (photo courtesy Justin Lopshire, Midwest Communications, Inc.)
MichArepas Cafe opens in former downtown Coldwater Northwoods building
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A new business has opened in the former location of the North Woods Coffee Company in downtown Coldwater. MichArepas Cafe opened at 34 West Chicago on Tuesday. The business will...
May 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Downtown Coldwater Facebook page
CHS Interact Club raising money to provide clean water to Yemen
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater High School Interact Club is once again taking part in an International Outreach Project. Club Advisor Sarah Davis says this year club members have decided to join...
May 26, 2021 Photo courtesy of Sarah Davis and C.H.S. Interact Club
School Board approves purchase agreement with county for Lakeland 911 tower
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Community School Board of Education approved a purchase agreement Monday night with Branch County for the purchase of the old Lakeland Elementary School building a...
May 25, 2021 Scary Side of Earth / CC
City Council approves establishment of downtown Social District
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In an effort to support local businesses and encourage greater social activity in the downtown area, the Coldwater City Council passed a resolution on Monday night which establi...
May 25, 2021 Photo courtesy of Downtown Coldwater Facebook page
Animal definition amendments formally approved by City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - After it has been discussed for almost the last year-and-a-half, the Coldwater City Council approved an ordinance on Monday night which amends definitions relating to animals in...
May 24, 2021
