Category Archives: Top News Stories
Blowers pleads guilty to CSC charge in plea deal
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Bronson resident Joseph Blowers pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree. The plea, entered in exchange for the dismissal of all remain...
Oct 28, 2025
Commissioners approve new contract with Circuit Court union employees
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Board of Commissioners formally approved a tentative three year contract agreement with the union representing Circuit Court employees Tuesday. Service Employe...
Oct 28, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Consumers Energy introduces public safety power shut off policy to safeguard communities
JACKSON, MI (WTVB) - Consumers Energy has introduced a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) policy as a proactive measure to enhance community safety and reduce wildfire risks during extreme weather or ...
Oct 28, 2025
House Democrats introduce bills to feed 1.4 million Michiganders despite federal SNAP pause
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan House Democrats Tuesday introduced a five-bill package aimed at protecting food access for the 1.4 million state residents facing the potential loss of SNAP benefits due ...
Oct 28, 2025
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Brace yourself, as the days of early evening light are about to end with the conclusion of Daylight Saving Time. The annual tradition of "falling back" occurs on Sunday, morning...
Oct 28, 2025 karenr / Depositphotos.com
First Responders will be honored today with free lunch on South Monroe Street
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Today is National First Responder Day, and to celebrate, The Branch County Association of Realtors has teamed of with several sponsors for a special opportunity to honor Branch ...
Oct 28, 2025 motortion / Depositphotos.com
Fall leaf pick up underway in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI - The City of Coldwater has officially begun its city-wide leaf and yard waste collection. In most parts of the city, residents can place their leaves in the roadway, right next to the c...
Oct 28, 2025
City of Coldwater making contingent purchase of Jay Street property
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - On a 6-2 vote, the Coldwater City Council gave the go ahead Monday night for the City to make a contingent acquisition of Industrial Park property at 335 Jay Street for $200,000...
Oct 27, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater
City Council approves easement request for County fiber project
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A divided Coldwater City Council approved a request Monday night for a temporary construction easement over the southeast entrance drive area in the Tibbits Plaza parking lot on...
Oct 27, 2025 Coldwater City Attorney Amanda O'Boyle. Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel
Lindsey senate bill would re-monument Michigan-Indiana border for first time since the 1800's
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A bill from State Senator Jonathan Lindsey (R-Coldwater) would re-monument the Michigan-Indiana boarder. Lindsey says his bill has passed out of committee and could be heard by ...
Oct 27, 2025
