Around the Ozarks News and Wake Up Weather
Start your morning with Around The Ozarks! Listen to Around The Ozarks News and Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather every weekday morning for a great way to start the day. Around The Ozark News is a weekday update from Ethan and Sara Forhetz. Ethan and Sara share what hyper-local events and non-profit opportunities are coming up Around The Ozarks, as well as keep you up to date with local weather, local groups making a difference, and share heartwarming stories about upstanding people who live Around the Ozarks. Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather is a weekday weather podcast from meteorologist Abby Dyer. Abby will share the daily forecast every weekday morning at 5 a.m. Wake Up Weather is for anyone, from a weather enthusiast to someone who wants a quick forecast while getting ready for work. Also, every weekday after the forecast, Abby will have a trivia question called the Brain Twister!
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Ozarks-Area MAJOR Drug Ring Sentencing | Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Man who shot local police officer about to be sentenced. New York man gets 24 years for Ozarks-area MAJOR drug ring. Watch out for the fish that looks like a snake. And Chiefs tickets up for grabs! Those stories and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Sunny today with highs in the 80s! Abby is here to detail the rest of the week. Thanks to our sp...
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Community Focus Report Addresses Wins And Losses | Monday, October 5th, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026
Today on Around The Ozarks News - Property owners continue fight about road to Lindenlure access. Gypsy Rose takes another hit. Community Focus Report addresses wins and losses. And Children's Hospital marks milestone. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Plenty of sunshine this week with cool mornings and toasty afternoons! Abby is here to let you know if ...
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Kehoe Gives Farmers Break On Fuel Costs | Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Animal abuse case now has criminal charges. Kehoe gives farmers break on fuel costs for harvest season. Major food donation helping local pantry with uptick in number of people needing help. And weekend festivities happening in MANY towns across the Ozarks. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Rain will taper off this aftern...
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MO Senator Going Viral | Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Today on Around The Ozarks News - Why a MO Senator went viral. Willard subdivision proposal moving forward. Mercy and two ambulance workers sued after motorcyclist's death. Ozarks Tech sued by employee. And Fall Festivals in full swing. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Rain returns to the Ozarks today! Abby is here to let you know who will get the most. ...
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Local Suicide Prevention Training | Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Today on Around The Ozarks News - Faith communities training to help prevent suicides. MSU on the move in the rankings. CMH looking to make care cheaper for patients. And suing the state after child drowning. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Near record high temperatures are expected today with highs getting close to 90 degrees! Abby is here with a look ...
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Ozarks Getting One More Chick-Fil-A | Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Today on Around the Ozarks News - MO AG Bailey leaving FBI. New sculptures taking shape in Springfield neighborhood. The Ozarks is getting one more Chick-Fil-A, to open soon! And Fall festivals you won't want to miss! Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Wet weather returns later this week! Listen to Abby's forecast now on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather! ...
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New Map For MOs November Election | Monday, September 28th, 2026
Monday, September 28, 2026
Today on Around The Ozarks News - Terrifying moments for a teenage driver, attacker landed in jail. McDonald's fire in Lebanon destroys restaurant, what's next for the store. What the high court decided on a new map for MOs November election. And Chiefs tickets up for grabs! Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Nice today, but tropical moisture is on the way...
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Fall Festivals Galore | Friday, September 25th, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026
Today on Around the Ozarks News - State licensing lost for a couple local funeral homes. Developer asks for more tax incentives for shopping district on Sunshine toward city of Republic. Hawley having heyday with Flock camera issues. And Fall Festivals galore this weekend! Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Another great day ahead with some rain ch...
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US-60 To Be Widened | Thursday, September 24th, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Today on Around The Ozarks News - Springfield teachers need more planning time. MSU sees drop in enrollment, when they expect to rebound. US-60 to be widened, planning meeting upcoming. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - The great weather continues! Find some time to get outdoors today! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Caf...
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License Plate Reader Debate Continues | Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Today on Around The Ozarks News - License plate reader debate continues, with deadline proposed. Wright Co. firefighter on the wrong side of the emergency. Mayor describes tense moments outside Fort Leonard Wood gate. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - The weather doesn't get much better than this! Find some time to get outdoors today! Abby is here with wi...
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Hammons Tower Suing A Springfield Law Firm | Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Hammons Tower suing a Springfield Law Firm. What's next for Hotel of Terror as we near Halloween? Fall festivals galore. And SDC drops price for season passes. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Cooler weather is here to stay this week! Abby is here to let you know who will see rain. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet! See omnystudio....
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Springfield Sued For Pausing Data Center Applications | Monday, September 21st, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026
Springfield sued for pausing data center applications. Mo AG goes after sports betting companies. Ungap the map for trails has some exciting news. And MSU football and beyond. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! What a way to start the week! Much cooler temperatures with isolated storm chances today. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!...
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Fall Festivals Happening This Weekend | Friday, September 18th, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Lots of Fall festivals happening this weekend! Fellows Lake Marina will have new operators. Council considers longer hours at drive-thru marijuana dispensaries. And Chiefs tickets up for grabs. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid with another heat advisory through Saturday! Abby is here to let us know when this hot weather breaks. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, W...
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Medicaid Fraud in the Springfield Area | Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Medicaid fraud in the Springfield area, new state limits on automated license plate reading cameras, new report cards for MO public schools, a local hero being honored, and MSU taking on a fairly new rival at home on Saturday. Those stories and more NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid with a heat advisory through Saturday of this week! Abby is here to detail when cooler weather arrives. Thanks to our sponsors...
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Man Pleads Guilty To Shooting Amazon Driver | Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Man pleads guilty to shooting Amazon driver in Lawrence Co. Former Nixa rep released from fed prison. CU gets money to help replace old light poles. And Chiefs tickets up for grabs! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot again today with heat advisories in place through Friday. Abby is here with a look at when cooler weather may arrive. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, and Ta...
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New LDS Churches Around the Ozarks | Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
More small quakes around the New Madrid line. Seven people to help with new child welfare task force. New LDS churches popping up around the Ozarks. And Houston, MO clown getting permanent marker. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid again today with a head advisory in place. Abby is here to let you know who will see storms today. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe,...
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Local I-44 Work | Monday, September 14th, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
Two fired from local sheriff's office in Arkansas. Small plane makes weekend emergency landing. I-44 work might get in your way this week. And watch out for bats! Tis the season. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid today with a heat advisory in effect through Tuesday. Abby is here to let us know if we can expect any relief this week! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe...
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Football Galore This Weekend | Friday, September 11th, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Multiple local memorials happening today for the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Springfield bar being sued for possibly over-serving alcohol. New athletic training lab takes shape at MSU. And football galore this weekend, as season gets in full, Fall swing. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Showers and thunderstorms are possible again today with highs in the mid 80s. Abby is here with the rest of the weekend outlook. T...
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Local 9-11 Events | Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Indian national caught in Ozarks area gambling operation ring. City council votes on rezoning area for new low income housing area. Camdenton gets new community center digs. And several local 9-11 events to mark 25 years on Friday. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Showers and thunderstorms possible for the first half of your Thursday. Abby is here to detail the temperature change as we head closer to the weekend....
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Deadly Plane Crash in Neosho | Wednesday, September 9th, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Deadly plane crash in Neosho. TSA allows some people to say goodbye at the gate, even without a plane ticket. How to use AI to benefit your business and brand-- where to get tickets to seminar. And Mahomes is ready for Monday night football. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Heat lingers for the first half of the day, then we will watch for storms in the afternoon! Abby is here with the full breakdown. Thanks to o...
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Aurora Beefs Up School Security | Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Aurora beefs up school security after football game fight. MO Southern professor loses his life. What led to the 5 people who passed from carbon monoxide poisoning. And Chiefs tickets up for grabs. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Heat lingers today, but modest relief is in this week's forecast! Abby is here with details on when rain and storms could return. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine...
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CU Closes Access on Lake Springfield | Friday, September 4th, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
Federal charges after a local political candidate plans to "plant" drugs on his opponent. Another flock camera story, this time involving misuse by a police officer. CU closes access on Lake Springfield. And Chiefs tickets up for grabs! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid today with heat index values near 105 and heat advisories through Saturday. Abby is here with your holiday weekend forecast...
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Disaster Money Coming to a Few MO Counties | Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Two little boys escape daycare. Local detectives confiscate more than 4 POUNDS of meth! Disaster money coming to a few MO counties. And the air show that will be amazing. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid again in the Ozarks with highs in the 90s and heat advisories in place through Saturday. Abby is here to let you know if there is any hope for rain. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicin...
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Thirty Local Neighborhoods Getting Boost | Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
New life in the old Houlihans? Trump sounds off on data centers. Thirty local neighborhoods getting boost! And heat wave continues. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Another hot one! Abby is here with your Labor Day weekend forecast. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Wings of Pride Air Show Tickets Going Fast | Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
More details in that Parkview HS stabbing. Flock camera destroyer captured. Wings of Pride Air Show tickets going fast! And a chance to see a Dolly classic this week! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid this week with heat advisories through Friday! Abby is here to go over the hot forecast. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet! See omny...
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Stabbing at Local High School | Monday, August 31st, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
Data Center debates continues. When and where to find out more info on impact. New locally-owned chicken restaurant doing mad business! Stabbing at local high school lands kid in juvi. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Heat advisory to start the week! Highs near 99 today with temperatures even worse for the rest of the week. Abby is here with the hot headlines. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine...
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Flock Cameras Under Fire | Friday, August 28th, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
What appears to be two random sexual assaults in Springfield area. Plus, flock cameras under fire, and a cop under fire too! And a restaurant closing elsewhere says Springfield will KEEP its locations. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Hot and humid conditions return this weekend! Abby is here with the full weekend breakdown. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, Taylor Grubaug...
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MO Deputy AG Found Alive | Thursday, August 27th, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Hundreds of pounds of drugs off the streets in one Ozarks town. SPD writing more warnings than tickets! One choice, so far, for GC Sheriff. And a MO deputy AG found alive after 6 days MIA. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Sunny and hot today with high temperatures near 90 degrees! Abby is here with a preview of the weekend forecast! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, Taylor ...
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City Council makes major change to Human Rights Commission | Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
City Council makes major change to Human Rights Commission. SPS back to school, new buildings, new year, and more enforcement to come. Sierra Trading Post eyes an Ozarks store. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing, and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Showers and thunderstorms will dot the radar today. Abby is here to talk about where strong storms could develop. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Whole Hog Cafe, Taylor Gruba...
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Cold case needs new leads | Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Long delayed outlet mall in Osage Beach getting new life. St. George's Donuts expands again. Cold case needs new leads, who police want to hear from. And back to school across the Ozarks! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros Foundation Repair, United Plumbing,and Anchor Point Roofing & Siding! Sunny and hot across the Ozarks today with highs in the low 90s and heat index values near 100. Abby is here to detail the next best chance for rain! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medi...
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