Category Archives: Top News Stories
Michigan budget deal reached, final vote expected later this week
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A state government shutdown in Michigan has been averted. Late Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Majority Leader Winnie Brinks, and Speaker Matt Hall issued statements that...
Ken Delaney Sep 30, 2025

First of two fall brush collections in Coldwater scheduled for October 6th
COLDWATER, MI -(WTVB) The first of two fall brush pickups in Coldwater will be next Monday October 6th. The city is offering tips for pick up day including having all brush to be picked up out by 8 a....
Brett Briscoe Sep 30, 2025

Government shutdown could affect your plans to fly
WASHINGTON, DC (WTVB) - As many Branch County residents are planning a fall getaway, a government shutdown could cause issues if you're planning on flying to your destination. U.S. airlines are warnin...
Brett Briscoe Sep 30, 2025

Massive tax increase on marijuana sales a big part of budget talks
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Today is deadline day in Lansing for state law makers to pass a 2026 year fiscal budget or face the possibility of a state government shutdown Wednesday. Last week Governor Whitme...
Brett Briscoe Sep 30, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey

White Pigeon man officially charged for threats against St Joseph County Courthouse
CENTERVILE, MI (WTVB) - The White Pigeon man arrested last week for making threats against the St Joseph County Courthouse made his initial court appearance on Monday. 64-year-old Lawrence Rice was ar...
Brett Briscoe Sep 29, 2025

Coldwater woman charged in connection to fatal January accident that killed bicyclist
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A Coldwater woman who allegedly struck and killed a bicyclist back in January was arrested over the weekend and arraigned Monday morning in Branch County Circuit Court. On Janua...
Brett Briscoe Sep 29, 2025 JanPietruszka / Depositphotos.com

90-year old Quincy man facing child porn charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A 90-year-old Quincy man is facing multiple felony charges for possessing child pornography. Detectives from CCU received a tip from Apple regarding a private email account wher...
Brett Briscoe Sep 29, 2025

Branch County Sheriff Deputies make several weekend arrests
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - It was a busy weekend for the Branch County Sheriff's Department resulting in multiple arrests. On Friday Deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of Sprung Lake in Bethal ...
Brett Briscoe Sep 29, 2025

Westland woman charged with smuggling drugs into Lakeland Correctional Facility
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Yet another visitor to the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater was arrested after allegedly being caught with contraband during a scheduled visit with an inmate. Accordi...
Brett Briscoe Sep 29, 2025 AVFC / Depositphotos.com

Rotary Park construction project forces cancellation of Haunted Forest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - What has become a Halloween tradition over the last decade has had to be cancelled this year. The Coldwater Recreation Department announced over the weekend that due to the impr...
Brett Briscoe Sep 29, 2025
Coldwater, MI, USA
56 °F Overcast

