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Woman who drove the wrong way on I-69 has a history of drunk driving
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The woman responsible for driving the wrong way on I-69 and crashing head-on into a semi was arraigned Friday in Branch County District Court. 36-year old Nerissa Judd of Coldwa...
Oct 11, 2025 NiroDesign / Depositphotos.com
Number of Michigan deer hunters continues to decline
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - For decades, Michigan has seen a steady, long-term decline in the number of deer hunters, a trend with significant consequences for both conservation funding and wildlife manage...
Oct 10, 2025 schlag / Depositphotos.com
Coldwater woman arrested for drunk driving after causing wrong way crash on I-69
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 35-year-old Coldwater woman was arrested Friday morning following a crash on I-69, where she was travelling northbound in the southbound lanes. According to police, witnesses ...
Oct 10, 2025
Coldwater tabs Kristen Johnson as new Downtown Development Authority /Main Street Director
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater announced Friday the hiring of Kristen Johnson as the new Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Director. In this role, city officials say Johnson wil...
Oct 10, 2025
Electrical short sparks Bethel Township fire
BETHEL TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - A mobile home in Bethel Township suffered heavy damage last night. Crews responded to the 500 block of Kosmerick Road, just before 9:00p.m. to find exterior flames showing...
Oct 10, 2025
Branch County's moderate drought causing low lake levels, Union Lake levels improve
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - The Village of Union City posted on its Facebook page Wednesday that after hitting a low point of just over two-point-seven feet below normal pool on September 22, Union Lake i...
Oct 09, 2025 Courtesy Village of Union City Facebook page
Branch County scrap tire disposal set for Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County will once again host a scrap tire event Saturday, near the county jail. Building and Grounds Manager Scott Walls will be managing the event which will run that day...
Oct 09, 2025 stevanovicigor / Depositphotos.com
Walsh formally presents 2026 Branch County budget to Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Administrator Frank Walsh formally presented the county's proposed 2026 budget during the Board of Commissioners work session on Thursday morning. The combined 202...
Oct 09, 2025 Courtesy of Branch County Government
Angola banning sex offenders from city owned parks
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The city of Angola has taken the final action on an ordinance that will ban sex offenders from city owned parks after a proposal from Park Superintendent Matt Hannah. The Angola Co...
Oct 09, 2025
Batavia Township approves Adventure Zone liquor license
BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - Adventure Zone of Coldwater has been approved for a Class C liquor license by the Batavia Township board. The decision came this week, following a discussion that weighed...
Oct 09, 2025
