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One dead and one injured in weekend crash near Sturgis
UPDATE: The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon identified the victim as 20-year-old Edgar Eduardo Hernandez-Alcantar of Sturgis. The name of the driver, who currently listed in sta...
Brett Briscoe Jul 02, 2025

Branch County Sheriffs Department investigating stolen truck
BRANCH COUNTY, MI (WTVB) - The Branch County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a stolen farm truck and identifying the individual(s) responsible for its theft. Tuesday morni...
Brett Briscoe Jul 01, 2025

When are personal fireworks permitted in Coldwater?
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The City of Coldwater is reminding residents of fireworks laws as we head into the 4th of July weekend. Fireworks are allowed to set off in the city limits now through Saturday ...
Brett Briscoe Jul 01, 2025 mrsiraphol / Depositphotos.com

Carriage Circle Amended Plan approved by Coldwater Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Plans for another housing project in Coldwater are moving forward. The City of Coldwater's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved and recommended to the City Council during...
Jim Measel Jun 30, 2025 Courtesy City of Coldwater

Statewide July speed enforce begins Tuesday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Exceeding the speed limit is more than just breaking traffic laws, it represents dangerous behavior that threatens the safety of everyone on the road. Driving at high speeds wit...
Brett Briscoe Jun 30, 2025

Quincy to officially hire Denney as superintendent at special meeting
QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - The Quincy Board of Education will hold a special meeting this evening with one item on the agenda, the hiring of a new superintendent. Last week after a search that ultimately led...
Brett Briscoe Jun 30, 2025

Snyder found competent to stand trial after forensic examinations
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Two criminal cases against a Coldwater Lake man who is facing nine charges can proceed in Branch County District Court after it was determined he is now competent to stand trial...
Jim Measel Jun 29, 2025 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC

AAA says to expect a busy travel holiday on the roads
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - As the 4th of July 2025 approaches, AAA predicts a record-breaking travel season in Michigan, with over 2.1 million residents expected to journey 50 miles or more during the Jul...
Brett Briscoe Jun 29, 2025

One injured in early morning crash
UNION TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) One person was transported to the hospital following an early morning accident in Union Township. The Branch County Sheriff's Department says around 5:30 Saturday morning a v...
Brett Briscoe Jun 28, 2025

Wortz introduces bills would cover group prenatal care through insurance, Medicaid
LANSING, MI (WTVB) - State Rep. Jennifer Wortz of Quincy this week announced a bipartisan plan to support group prenatal care, an innovative service that allows pregnant moms to bond and support each ...
Brett Briscoe Jun 27, 2025 Courtesy Jennifer Wortz for State Representative Facebook page

