Category Archives: Top News Stories

Lindsey expects state budget talks to go down to the wire
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With two weeks before state government faces a potential shut down due to state lawmakers inability to reach a budget agreement, State Senator Jonathon Lindsey says he's not rea...
Brett Briscoe Sep 16, 2025 State Senator Jonathan Lindsey

Planning Commission recommends child care zoning changes to City Council
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - In an effort to update regulations for child care facilities, the Coldwater Planning Commission recommended to the City Council Monday night that they approve a zoning text amen...
Jim Measel Sep 15, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater You Tube channel

Ryall sentenced for Monroe Street pepper spray incident
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)- One of two men involved in pepper spraying individuals on Monroe Street back in February was sentenced Monday. Branch County Prosecutor Zach Stempien says 24-year-old James Ryall...
Brett Briscoe Sep 15, 2025 belchonock / Depositphotos.com

Traffic stop leads to meth charges against Coldwater woman
COLDWATERM MI ( WTVB) - A 57-year-old Coldwater woman is facing meth charges following a traffic stop Saturday night. At approximately 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Branch County Sheriff's deputies conducted a...
Brett Briscoe Sep 15, 2025

Micro surfacing begins today in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI ( WTVB)- The city of Coldwater will begin micro surfacing several sections of town starting today . Affected houses/streets will receive construction notice doorhangers with additional i...
Brett Briscoe Sep 15, 2025

Summer like temperatures return to Branch County for the coming week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB)) - Summer weather is locked in across Branch County, and it's going to stick with us for a while. Temperatures will climb from the low to mid-80s today, and we'll be pushing close...
Brett Briscoe Sep 13, 2025 VladisChern / Depositphotos.com

Work to begin Monday at Rotary Park
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Phase one of the $1.5 million Rotary Park improvement project in Coldwater is set to begin next week. That will include a new double concrete boat launch. For that reason the Ci...
Brett Briscoe Sep 12, 2025 Rotary Park sign (courtesy City of Coldwater)

Guertler, Katz and Miller named Union City Citizens of the Year
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Three educators who have made a long lasting impact on countless lives in Union City have Been named the village's Citizens of the Year. Stacy Guertler was born and raised in U...
Brett Briscoe Sep 12, 2025

Man wanted in Steuben County for stealing a vehicle Thursday morning and outstanding warrant
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The Steuben County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man they say stole a vehicle Thursday morning. Just before 7:00 am, a white 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from a busi...
Brett Briscoe Sep 11, 2025

Inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival in downtown Coldwater on Saturday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - September signals the beginning of fall festival season, and a brand new event is scheduled for this weekend in downtown Coldwater. The inaugural Hispanic Heritage Festival will...
Brett Briscoe Sep 11, 2025
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