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Sturgis Hospital to close at the end of the week
STURGIS, MI (WTVB) - After years of financial struggles, Sturgis Hospital is set to close its doors this week. Hospital offic...
1h ago

WMU students assist MSP in solving 2003 cold case murder
KALAMAZOO,MI (WTVB) - The Western Michigan University (WMU) Cold Case Program has successfully aided the Michigan State Polic...
7h ago

Angola officials disturbed by lack of tornado warning during Thursday storms
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The National Weather Service (NWS) did not issue a formal tornado warning for Steuben County and Angola a...
7h ago

State budget deadline looms as schools try to plan for 26-27 school year
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- Michigan lawmakers are racing against the clock to reconcile competing state budget proposals before the ...
8h ago

Business Beat: Win Tigers tickets in Coldwater Country Conference & Visitors Bureau Photo Contest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Country Conference & Visitors Bureau has officially launched its newest "Promot...
9h ago

Multiple rounds of severe weather possible for Branch County and Southern Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County and all of Southern Michigan are facing a multi-day severe weather threat as a series ...
12h ago

Izzo disgusted by leadership turmoil at MSU
EAST LANSING, MI (WTVB) - Michigan State men's basketball coach Tom Izzo spoke out forcefully on Monday, expressing deep frus...
13h ago

Michigan State AD Batt bolts for Kentucky
EAST LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The University of Kentucky officially finalized a six-year agreement on Monday to hire J Batt...
Jun 15, 2026

Jack In The Box returns to Michigan following 45-year absence, new Battle Creek location now open
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) Jack in The Box officially opened it's doors in Battle Creek today, marking the fast foods gian...
Jun 15, 2026

More severe weather possible mid week
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Southern Michigan and northern Indiana could see another round of severe weather this Wednesday, just ...
Jun 15, 2026

Vendor spaces full for this weekend's Strawberry Fest
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - One of the most anticipated downtown Coldwater events of the year returns this weekend with the annual...
Jun 15, 2026

Business Beat: Chamber to host Coffee Hour Wednesday with presentation from One Point Technology Group
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce will host its upcoming Coffee Hour event on Wednesday, June 17,...
Jun 15, 2026

Branch County Election Commission will hear recall request at June 25 meeting
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A recall petition was submitted against Fourth Ward Coldwater City Councilman Scott Houtz on June 5, i...
Jun 15, 2026
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American Axle UAW workers ratify new contract to end nearly two week strike
THREE RIVERS (WTVB) - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2093 members at the American Axle & Manufacturing plant in Three Ri...
Jun 15, 2026

Gas prices up slightly to start new work week, relief could be on the horizon as oil prices plummet
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The average price of gas in Michigan is up slightly, rising two-cents a gallon in the past week. Trip...
Jun 15, 2026

Girard Township Planning Commission to hold public hearing on zoning ordinance amendments for Data Centers
GIRARD TOWNSHIP, MI (WTVB) - The Girard Township Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, July 2, at 7:...
Jun 15, 2026

Tornado in Steuben County one of 18 now confirmed in Indiana from Thursday
ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) - The National Weather Service has completed its survey of Thursday night's severe storms, confirming an EF...
Jun 14, 2026

Morse Street reconstruction set to begin Monday
COLDWATER, MI - A major infrastructure push will move into its next phase this coming Monday as crews officially begin a $937...
Jun 12, 2026

Star of the West Milling Co plans significant expansion in Quincy
FRANKENMUTH,MI (WTVB) - Star of the West Milling Co., headquartered in Frankenmuth, has announced plans to significantly exp...
Jun 12, 2026

Branch County Sheriff reminds users of eFoils laws in Michigan
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Branch County Sheriff Fred Blankenship and the Branch County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents a...
Jun 12, 2026


