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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Coldwater's Parkhurst Park just got a native plant makeover
The Branch County Conservation District has planted a new native garden in Parkhurst Park, 329 Grand St., Coldwater. According to a community announcement, the garden features more than 20 varieties of native plants, totaling more than 275 plants. Signage and educational materials will be available in English, Spanish and Arabic to inform visitors about the benefits of native plantings. This project received a $1,250 grant from the Michigan Wildlife Association and local contributions. For more information on Michigan native plants, call 517-278-2725 or email branchcd@ This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: New native plant garden added to Parkhurst Park, Coldwater
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Yahoo
3 shot in Coldwater, MS; 2 in custody, 1 wanted
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Coldwater, Mississippi, police are searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that left multiple people injured. Police say three people were shot in Coldwater on Sunday. Coldwater Police did not release information on the victims' conditions. Police say two people are in custody, but one man is still wanted. Coldwater Police have identified the suspect as Bryan Polk. Coldwater Police say Polk is armed and dangerous. Anyone with information on Bryan Polk's whereabouts is asked to call the Coldwater Police Department. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Southern Michigan man sentenced for sexually assaulting 2 boys
Siblings charged in deadly Foot Locker shooting, road closures in Metro Detroit and more top stories Siblings charged in deadly Foot Locker shooting, road closures in Metro Detroit and more top stories Siblings charged in deadly Foot Locker shooting, road closures in Metro Detroit and more top stories A Coldwater, Michigan, man will spend at least 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting two boys, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel. David Miller, 55, was sentenced by a St. Joseph County judge on May 2 to 18 to 50 years in prison for two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He pleaded guilty to the charges in February, according to state officials. Nessel says Miller sexually assaulted the boys "numerous times" in Branch and St. Joseph Counties. He was initially being investigated Lagrange County Sheriff's Office in Indiana in May 2023. During that investigation, officials found information suggesting sexual assaults may have happened in Michigan. Nessel said the Michigan State Police then launched a separate investigation that ultimately led to charges and convictions in St. Joseph and Branch Counties. Court records show Miller was sentenced in Branch County court to 75 months to 15 years in prison earlier this year for two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, and one count each of gross indecency between males and fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The sentences in Branch and St. Joseph counties will run concurrently, state officials said.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Layne Churchill of Marshall is Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner for week of April 20
BATTLE CREEK — The fans have spoken. The winner of the latest Enquirer Athlete of the Week fan poll is Layne Churchill of the Marshall softball team. Fans got behind Churchill to help her edge finalists Calvin Paesens, Colton Beard and Angelia Palma. Churchill received 57 percent of the vote by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline. Thanks to her fans, she is being featured in this Enquirer Athlete of the Week Sunday spotlight. Advertisement Marshall's Churchill helped the Redhawks sweep Coldwater in a conference doubleheader. Churchill earned the win as the pitcher in the first game, allowing one earned run, while also adding two hits in each game and four RBI in the nightcap. Since that big week, Churchill has stayed hot, going 8-for-8 in a doubleheader with Parma Western with three doubles and two home runs. MORE: After being in a coma just three months ago, Marshall's Emmalie Hirst returns to softball Marshall's Layne Churchill pitches during a game against Coldwater at Marshall High School on Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2025. "Layne has stepped up in a big way for us this year. She knows it's her time and she has settled into the role of workhorse on the mound while giving the middle of our lineup some serious power. As a coach, I'm most proud of her attitude this year. She has remained positive in all situations and has been a great role model for our under classmen,' Marshall softball coach Trevor Kelly said. Advertisement The Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week is presented by Oaklawn Hospital. To submit a nominee for Athlete of the Week, email bcesports@ Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week Bill Broderick can be reached at bbroderi@ Follow him on X/Twitter: @billbroderick This article originally appeared on Battle Creek Enquirer: Churchill is April 20 Battle Creek Enquirer Athlete of the Week winner
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Coldwater Yemenis concerned about Trump's proposed travel ban
COLDWATER—The city's large Yemeni community is concerned about the impact President Donald Trump's expected travel ban will have on families. Yemen is on that list of 11 countries to be banned, according to The New York Times, which obtained a draft of the recommendations last week. Musa Ahmed, a leader with the American Moslem Society of Coldwater, said, "It's very, very concerning, especially since we're talking about the proposed ban for those who carry the green card." It's unclear what will happen to Yemenis who are American citizens or those with visas who attempt to return to the U.S. if the president includes Yemen in the travel ban. During his first term, Trump banned travel from many of the same countries but excluded those on visas and green card holders. Ahmed said there are many here with families still in Yemen. "If those who are holding a green card, the Permanent Resident Card, are restricted from traveling from and to Yemen, that will affect quite a bit of families." Ahmed said he is unsure how many local residents might now be in Yemen. If the ban takes effect, Ahmed said, "The information that we have is that they won't be able to come back." "There are people who are petitioning for their families to come here. Petitions take five to eight years and sometimes even more to process. So they go back and forth until the petition is processed," Ahmed explained. Four local men who traveled to Egypt this year to marry wives from Yemen are of special concern. The four are trying to obtain visas for their wives who returned to Yemen after the marriage. That process can take up to 18 months If Trump places Yemen on the "Red" list, the wives will not be able to obtain visas, and their husbands will not be able to travel to Yemen to see them. Another problem is since the United States does not have diplomatic relations with Yemen, those wishing to come to the U.S. or to travel to Yemen must make arrangements through other Arab nations or Djibouti in Africa. Trump declared Yemen's Houthis as a terrorist organization. That faction controls much of the country's north and west sections, including the capital, Sana'a. After Houthis rocket attacks on Israel, the U.S. military attacked the capital where at least two of the wives live, inflicting some civilian casualties. Neither were reported injured. Yemenis in Michigan hope there is some support for their plight. Related story Donald Trump picks Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib for ambassador to Kuwait Subscribe Follow this story. Subscribe to the Coldwater Reporter Ahmed said there is no concern about the deportation of local Yemenis. "Everybody here entered legally with legal documents," he said. Coldwater's Yemeni community members were concerned about directly addressing the travel ban and President Trump, referring questions to Ahmed. Contact Don Reid: dReid@ This article originally appeared on Coldwater Daily Reporter: Coldwater Yemeni community concerned about possible Trump travel ban
