Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter, who works for NBC affiliate WHO 13, revealed she's been tentatively diagnosed with bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

A beloved longtime Iowa meteorologist revealed she has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of ALS – a career-ending illness she pursued testing for after viewers accused her of being drunk on air.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a rare nervous system disease. Here's what we know this disease WHO's Jeriann Ritter may be facing.

I can tell you, up until this point, I didn’t forecast this storm hitting,’ meteorologist Jeriann Ritter said in an interview ...

Ritter initially experienced changes in speech and difficulty swallowing to which healthcare professionals confirmed bulbar-onset ALS after she took a trip to the dentist.

Longtime meteorologist Jeriann Ritter, 49, has publicly confirmed her diagnosis of bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The diagnosis, announced in an on-air interview, is career-ending for ...

About 20%-25% of the time, ALS manifests as bulbar symptoms, most typically speech problems, such as slurring, hoarseness, or decreased vocal volume. As the disease worsens, muscle atrophy and ...

Following WHO 13 Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter’s diagnosis of bulbar ALS, the community is coming together to rally in support ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WHO 13 Meteorologist Jeriann Ritter says doctors believe she has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Ritter explained how she's ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A longtime weather reporter has confirmed her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis in an on-air interview. Jeriann Ritter ...