Category Archives: Top News Stories
A giant hexagon will soon fly over Branch County, here's why
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Starting in the second week of April, Branch County residents may notice a helicopter towing a 60-foot-wide hexagonal sensor hoop approximately 100 feet above the ground. This a...
Mar 27, 2026
Branch County officials say FEMA funding unlikely as tornado clean up enters third week
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Clean up efforts in the Union City area are entering their third week following the deadly March 6 tornado. As the costs continue to mount for both the county and property owne...
Mar 27, 2026
Coldwater Community schools pursuit of $64 million dollar bond entering home stretch
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With the May 5, 2026, election just over a month away, Coldwater Community Schools is intensifying its push for a $64 million bond proposal focused on essential upgrades for the...
Mar 27, 2026
First phase of Rotary Park construction project began this week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The long awaited renovation construction is officially underway at Rotary Park in Coldwater. The initial $1.5 million phase of the redevelopment project, handled by Parrish Exca...
Mar 26, 2026
Open burning prohibited within Coldwater city limits
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater city officials are reminding residents that open burning is strictly prohibited within Coldwater city limits as spring cleanup begins. To help community members manage...
Mar 26, 2026
Study : Steuben County casino would create millions in revenue and pay roll
STEUBEN COUNTY, IN (WTVB) A new feasibility study released this week by AM Steinberg Advisors suggests that a proposed destination casino in Steuben County could generate between $14.1 million and $16...
Mar 26, 2026 Screenshot
Strong storms possible this afternoon and evening, temperatures crash tonight
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - COLDWATER, MI Branch County and Southern Michigan are under a heightened alert as a powerful weather system brings the potential for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon and...
Mar 26, 2026 photomarcza / Depositphotos.com
Multi Agency multi county sting leads to arrests in human trafficking operation
CALHOUN COUNTY, MI (WTVB) -A significant multi-agency human trafficking enforcement operation in Calhoun County led to the detention of multiple individuals after undercover officers communicated with...
Mar 25, 2026
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency kicks off their 2026 Lock It Up campaign
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency has launched its 2026 "Lock It Up" campaign, partnering with local agencies to distribute free safe storage locking bags ...
Mar 25, 2026
Union City and Three Rivers plan send off Samaritan's Purse volunteers Wednesday evening
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Union City and Three Rivers communities will gather tonight, , to host a heartfelt appreciation send-off for Samaritan's Purse volunteers. The event is scheduled for 7:00 P...
Mar 25, 2026
