Month: December 2017

If your car has struggled to start in the recent below-freezing weather, you’re probably not alone. According to AAA, car batteries lose strength in extremely cold weather, and may lose the ability to exert the energy necessary to start a car, depending on the type of battery and car. To help the battery it’s recommended

It is no surprise that we have been dealing with some of the coldest air that we have seen in many years here in Mid-Missouri over the past week, but it does seem that we have some relief on the way. But first, let’s take a look at why we have been seeing such cold

TONIGHT: A wind chill warning will begin at 6pm tonight, with wind chills dipping to near -25 degrees. It takes exposed skin only 20-30 minutes to begin developing frostbite and it is imperative to bundle up with extra layers, make sure your animals are inside and that the little ones are properly bundled up as

The Columbia Fire Marshal is investigating two early morning house fires in central Columbia. Firefighters were first called to the 800 block of Sixth Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday. Assistant Chief Brad Fraizer said crews found heavy smoke coming from the home when they arrived. The home was significantly damaged in the fire, but

UPDATE (12/31): Roger Jaeger with the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District said an official cause to what started Saturday night’s fire still hasn’t been determined. He said firefighters believe the was started after an issue with a burning fire in the fireplace. The Columbia Fire Marshal is investigating. UPDATE: Columbia fire officials are working

NEW YORK – Former Jefferson City Star basketball player OG Anunoby called playing in the NBA a “dream” heading into the NBA Draft. The dream is now a reality. The Toronto Raptors selected Anunoby 23rd overall in the NBA Draft. Anunoby joins a talented Raptors team including players like DeMar Derozen and Kyle Lowary. “It’s

Our ABC 17 News storm track weather team has been tracking weather conditions throughout the weekend and one thing we know, it’s cold. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said being out in cold weather like Mid-Missouri weather requires people to layer up. To avoid catching hypothermia or other cold weather injuries, wearing the

TODAY: Temperatures will remain in the single digits today with wind chills near -15. Extra layers will be needed out the door for any New Year’s Festivities. TONIGHT: A wind chill warning will begin at 6pm tonight, with wind chills dipping to near -25 degrees. Frostbite occurs in as little as 10 minutes on exposed

UPDATE: Fulton Police Chief Steve Myers confirms officers and Callaway County deputies have taken Jerry Roberts into custody. Sgt. Cyrstal Kent said officers had information Roberts was back in the area of Grand Avenue later Saturday afternoon. Kent said Roberts was located in the 700 block of Vine Street and led a deputy on a

The Callaway County prosecutor charged two men Friday in connection to a robbery earlier in the week just outside of Fulton. The sheriff’s office said deputies were called to the 4700 block of Ebersole Loop Thursday night after two people said they were assaulted and robbed. The suspects took off before deputies arrived on scene.

TONIGHT: Temperatures will dip close to or below zero for most of the region overnight, with the colder temperatures focused to our farther northern counties. A north wind at 10-15mph will produce bitterly cold wind chills near -15 degrees – any outside activity requires extra layers to protect any exposed skin. With these temperatures &

Police in Greene County arrested former Mizzou wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham on suspicion of driving while intoxicated as well as a window tint violation and failure to provide valid license plates. Officers pulled Green-Beckham over and arrested him at 2:59 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30. According to police reports he has been released from jail. Green-Beckham’s

The biting cold and low temperatures are only just getting started, and will last through the weekend into the new year. Bitter cold and possible precipitation affects not only road conditions, leaving dangerous ice and slick spots, but also health. According to experts at Harvard Medical school, cold weather can compromise your health. Immune systems

SATURDAY: Bitterly cold air moves in Saturday, dropping our temperatures into the single digits by afternoon as northerly winds increase to 10-15 mph. Wind chills during the day will dip as low as 10 below zero. Skies will remain mostly cloudy. SATURDAY NIGHT : That northerly wind will bring our temperatures all the way down

The Columbia Fire Department investigated a possible ceiling collapse in the northeast part of the city on Friday night. It happened around 10:30 p.m. at the Residence Inn at 1100 Woodland Springs Court. {“url”:”https://twitter.com/Columbia_Fire/status/946965781362995200″,”author_name”:”Columbia_Fire”,”author_url”:”https://twitter.com/Columbia_Fire”,”html”:”&#lt;blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”&#gt;&#lt;p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”&#gt;Fire units out at 1100 Woodland Springs Court investigating a possible ceiling collapse inside a structure. Units are reporting

UPDATE: 10 p.m.: Columbia Public Works has brought in a second full plow crew and mid-Missouri continues to experience winter conditions. The second crew came in at 7 p.m. to replace the day shift. Crews will continue treating designated snow routes and drizzle and light snow continues to fall. The crews are focusing on hills,

Almost everyone has heard of frostbite, but frostnip is actually the precursor to it. Frostnip is actually a mild form of frostbite, but doesn’t permanently damage the skin. Someone can get frostnip after being outside for only 10 minutes. Doctors said it affects the vulnerable areas of your body including the eyelids, tips of the

New Year’s Eve is one of the most popular drinking holidays. To keep celebrators safe, multiple groups are offering free or discounted rides home this holiday. Major Brands, a Missouri-based alcohol distribution company, is partnering with Lyft for the first time to offer a $30 credit to be used from 4 p.m. New Year’s Eve

Boone County Public Works crews are using technology to help them be more effective when it comes to clearing roads. The department began pre-treating roads early Friday with a full crew of 16 dump trucks and other specialty vehicles dropping salt to keep moisture off the roads and add traction for drivers. New technology in

Columbia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible theft suspect. Police said multiple thefts from vehicles were reported on Hatteras Drive on Friday. Video surveillance that was turned over to officers shows a possible suspect. Police ask if anyone knows information about the thefts or the suspect call CrimeStoppers at (573)