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Gasoline tanker crashes and explodes in downtown Grand Rapids
GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WXZO AM/FM) - A gasoline tanker truck overturned and exploded in downtown Grand Rapids early Saturday morni...
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Coldwater yard waste and brush collection begins Monday
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater's annual spring cleanup commences Monday, April 6, with weekly paper-bagged yard waste colle...
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Tornado sirens to be tested Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Almost one month after tornado sirens were set off across Branch County because of a tornado at Union ...
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Medical emergency believed to be the cause of fatal accident in Battle Creek
BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - A driver who suffered an apparent medical issue has died in single-vehicle crash Thursday in ...
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City of Coldwater to file claim in Discover Financial class action lawsuit
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The Coldwater City Council approved Resolution No. 26-25 this week, authorizing the city and the Coldw...
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Top ranked female pool player in the world to appear at Coldwater Street Part in May
The Coldwater City Council has adopted Resolution No. 26-28 this week, approving the closure of S. Monroe Street on Saturday,...
Apr 03, 2026
Winter protection against utility shut offs ends April 15
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - With winter protections ending soon, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is reminding resid...
Apr 03, 2026
Whitmer declares Energy Emergency due to rising gas prices
LANSING, MI (WTVB)- Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of energy emergency on Thursday, in an effort to combat skyr...
Apr 03, 2026
Coldwater to participate in "Business Recruitment Service" program
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Coldwater Main Street has announced its participation in a specialized Business Recruitment service of...
Apr 03, 2026
Nine year draft lease with MSU Forestry for Bater Road property brought forward by Commissioners
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A proposed nine year draft lease between Branch County and Michigan State University for the county's ...
Apr 02, 2026
Former Legg Middle School teacher arrested on Branch County charges
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - A former Legg Middle School employee 58-year-old Keith Johnson was arrested Thursday on multiple felon...
Apr 02, 2026
Major community clean up planned for Union City area
UNION CITY, (WTVB) - The Union City Tornado Response Team has announced a major community clean-up effort scheduled for Satur...
Apr 02, 2026
Man faces potential charges after threatening to shoot up Adrian College
ADRIAN, MI (WTVB) - The Adrian Police Department is investigating a man who allegedly threatened to "shoot up the school...
Apr 02, 2026
Business Beat : Jersey Mike's now open in Coldwater
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Jersey Mike's Subs officially opened its Coldwater location week, at 569 East Chicago St.. The new san...
Apr 02, 2026
CBPU approves bid for physical security projects
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - The CBPU Board of Directors approved a bid of just over $129,000 on Wednesday night from Lakeland Elec...
Apr 02, 2026
Whitmer requests major disaster declaration from President Trump for March 6 tornados
UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump...
Apr 01, 2026
Governor Whitmer appoints Stempien Branch County 15th Circuit Court Judge
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday the appointment of Zachary W. Stempien to the 15th Ci...
Apr 01, 2026
Joint investigation underway following discoloration in Helmer Creek
SPRINGFIELD, MI (WKZO AM/FM) - The City of Springfield and the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) are investigating a rep...
Apr 01, 2026
Fundraising effort underway for family of 5-year-old Colon boy who tragically died Tuesday morning
COLON, MI (WTVB) - Five-year-old Adam Clemans is being remembered by the Colon community as a life lost too soon following a ...
Apr 01, 2026
Branch County governmental offices to be closed for Good Friday, mail delivery and trash pick up will operate on regular schedule
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) - Local government offices in Coldwater and throughout Branch County will be closed this Friday, April 3...
Apr 01, 2026
