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Seeing your breath condensation is a typical sign that it’s cold out. But when it gets too cold, it can be hard to even catch your breath. Dr. Cindy Ruffolo at Providence Urgent Care said breathing problems are typical when the temperatures take a dive. “It’s just your body’s normal mechanism to warm the air

This week, Abc 17 News reported the man convicted in a 2007 deadly drunk-driving crash that killed two people outside Jefferson City also pleaded guilty to a separate alcohol-related crime years before. Abc 17 News has reported a judge reduced Larry Welch’s sentence from 20 years to seven years. And he could be released from

The search is on in Columbia for the next city council person. A few days ago, councilwoman Ginny Chadwick announced she was leaving after less than a year in office. Chadwick represented the city’s first ward, including parts of downtown and the MU campus. She faced criticism for voting down a controversial marijuana ordinance and

The weekend will start off with sunny skies and a very cold morning Saturday with temperatures in the single digits early. A southerly breeze will bring temperatures up to near 30 in the afternoon but the breeze will make it feel more like the teens. Clouds increase Saturday night as moisture moves in from the

Experts said a terror attack similar to the one in France this week could happen in the United States, or even Missouri. The former Homeland Security Coordinator Paul Fennewald said law enforcement, both state and federal, is just a part of the equation. Fennewald said the key to curbing terrorism, foreign or domestic is for

A Boone County judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Brian Adkison. After deliberating for six and a half hours the jury came back with a not guilty verdict on count one of first degree burglary. The jury could not reach a verdict on the forcible rape charge and the deviate sexual assault

The owners of the Capital Mall In Jefferson City are planning to soon start several major renovations to improve the aesthetics of the complex. “The landscaping plan is going to be much improved, there are going to be physical improvements, an enhanced and updated facade so it’s going to look like a very modern building

Every year, some of us make New Year’s resolutions that are broken before we’ve gotten used to writing the new dates on our checks or other documents. BBB has some resolutions for 2015 that may be formidable, but they can help anyone become a savvy consumer in the New Year. Always check a business out

Web Extra: Kim Anderson talks about SEC opener, win over LSU

Web Extra: Missouri men’s basketball win SEC opener against LSU 74-67

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Johnathan Williams III scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while Keith Shamburger converted four free throws in the final minute of overtime to help Missouri defeat LSU 74-67 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. Missouri (7-7) improved to 1-5 against the five power conferences after scoring the final

The fight to keep a man convicted in a deadly DWI crash is going to the Missouri Supreme Court. Larry Welch was convicted in the drunk driving crash that killed Jean and Toby Olsen in 2007. The crash happened on Route C, just outside Russellville. Recently, Welch had his sentence reduced by Judge Daniel Green,

A propane leak at Belle Elementary School has been fixed and classes are continuing as normal. Superintendent Dr. Patrick Call said administrators and students first noticed a bad smell before Christmas, so they called a repairman. They replaced the regulator, which is considered to be the heart of the propane system, and the smell went

The polar jet stream will retreat to the north this weekend allowing temperatures to modify slightly reaching into the lower 30s Sunday. At the same time the subtropical jet stream will strengthen and move across the southern states, sending moisture in our direction. A wave of low pressure aloft from the Pacific ocean will move

Highway speed limits could increase from 70 to 75 miles an hour in Missouri if leaders approve a bill just filed in the state legislature. Rep. Mike Kelley of Lamar is trying to pass House Bill 295. It would let rural interstates increase traffic speeds if the highway consists of four lanes. “There is a

Rolling down a particular stretch of 1-70 might take a little longer. MODOT said it’s dropping the speed limit … from 70 to 60. “I think that’s too slow — it’s a little too slow,” said Sarah Anselmi. The speed limit will lower starting next Thursday from just east of the connector to east of

Police confirmed a church fire in central Columbia last October is considered arson. On Thursday investigators confirmed both the Bach-Yager Funeral Chapel fire on November 16 and the Parkade Baptist Church fire on October 31 were intentionally set. The blaze at Bach-Yager has already been ruled arson, after an early morning fire destroyed most of

The year 2014 was a busy one for both Columbia and Jefferson City as far as new business licenses. In Columbia 5,071 business licenses were issued, 31 more than in 2013. In Jefferson City 549 licenses were given, seven more than in 2013. “It was a good year. We started seeing people strongly coming out

Security improvements are still on track for Jefferson City schools. ABC 17 News sat down with Jefferson City School Board President Dr. Dennis Nickelson. Last summer ABC 17 reported about the new buzz-in system for West Elementary, including better doors and locks. They also installed video cameras after an 8-year-old was taken by some of

Firefighters put out a house fire Wednesday night in Callaway County. It happened near Calwood at 3827 State Road JJ, which is close to I-70. The fire was contained to three rooms of a double wide, which was not occupied at the time. One firefighter was taken away in an ambulance with non-life threatening injuries.