Category Archives: Top News Stories

Man faces multiple charges following brief pursuit in Quincy Township
QUINCY TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A delivery driver's call about a suspicious Jeep Wrangler led to the arrest of a Quincy Township man on Monday after a brief police pursuit. Branch County Sheriff's deputi...
Brett Briscoe Nov 04, 2025

Branch County Sheriff's deputies to be equipped with AED's thanks to raffle funds
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office has received new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for its road patrol units, made possible through funding from the 2024 and 2025 Bran...
Brett Briscoe Nov 04, 2025

Jefferson Elementary, others to host veterans programs and dinners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the official Veterans Day holiday a week from today, a number of events in the area are leading up to the actual observance. Jefferson Elementary in Coldwater will be hosti...
Ken Delaney Nov 04, 2025

Bronson Community Schools bond proposal chief item on Branch County ballot
BRONSON, MI (WTVB) - A $29,910,000 bond issue for Bronson Community Schools voters highlights the ballot for Tuesday's election day around Branch County. If passed, the bonds would fund remodeling and...
Ken Delaney Nov 03, 2025

Tibbits "Breakfast at Tiffany's" themed auction raises $80,500
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Tibbits Opera House 46th Annual Auction took on a new format Saturday night with new events and a theme of "Breakfast at Tiffany's," and raised $80,500. The event included a...
Ken Delaney Nov 03, 2025 Darin Spieth of Satow of Spieth & Satow Auctioneers on stage at the Tibbits Opera House November 1, 2025 (courtesy Tibbits Opera House)

One change coming to the Coldwater City Council after Tuesday's election
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - While there are no contested races on tomorrow's ballot for the City of Coldwater, there will still be one change on the city council. After 14 years on the council, Mike Beckwi...
Ken Delaney Nov 03, 2025 Current Third Ward Coldwater City Councilman Mike Beckwith (courtesy City of Coldwater)

Wortz fosters bill protecting parental rights to seek 2nd medical opinion in children's health care
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State Representative Jennifer Wortz, a Quincy Republican, has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting parents' rights to seek second opinions for their children's ...
Brett Briscoe Oct 31, 2025

"Scouting for Food" drive to cover the next two Saturdays
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Drawing on the long tradition of the "Scouting for Food" drive, Branch County scouts are once again leading the effort to combat local hunger. As part of a nationwide initiative...
Brett Briscoe Oct 31, 2025

Branch County sees some relief in latest Drought Monitor release
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Although Branch County remains well under our average precipitation for the year, the latest release from the US Drought monitor does show some improvements for parts of the cou...
Brett Briscoe Oct 31, 2025

"Breakfast at Tiffany's" theme for this Saturday's Tibbits benefit auction
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The biggest yearly fundraising event for the Tibbits Opera House returns Saturday with their 46th Annual Auction. The theme for this year's auction is the Audrey Hepburn classic...
Ken Delaney Oct 30, 2025
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