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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School Districts Looking to Fill Jobs | Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Pulaski County asking for public's help in humans remains case. School districts are filling jobs--"help wanted!" Big changes coming for those who travel Sunshine Street. And stamps going up again. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland USA, and Smouse Bros! Isolated strong storms are possible today! Abby is here to let you know when to expect rain and how much temperatures will heat up this weekend. Tune into Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather now. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + ...
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Missourians Helping Texas | Wednesday, July 16th, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Today on Around The Ozarks News - Missourians showing up big to help in Texas. Plus, Springfield icon passes away. And when 65 work will wrap up. And two new businesses opening soon in Springfield. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland USA, and Smouse Bros! Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Sizzlin summer heat is building into the Ozarks. Abby is here to let you know when mid 90s return to the forecast! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Taylor Grubaugh...
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Local Business Making National Headlines | Tuesdsay, July 15th, 2025
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - How an inmate got caught setting fire to a cell. Plus, congrats on two Springfieldians getting new appointments from the governor. And congrats to a local business making national headlines on best place to work. Free movies at two Ozarks hot spots! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland USA, and Smouse Bros! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible east of Hwy 65 today. Abby is in with a look at hot temperatures heading our way....
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Possible New Convention Center coming to Springfield | Monday, July 14th, 2025
Monday, July 14, 2025
Today on Around The Ozarks News - A lot of catching up to do from our week off! Governor Kehoe signed a lot of things last week… what were they? Will Holder Road between Nixa and Republic be closed? What about that possible new convention center Springfield may be getting? There are some events you won’t want to miss and a REALLY COOL CONTEST! All that and MORE, RIGHT NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland USA, and Smouse Bros! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Patchy fog and some more rain chances to start our w...
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Storm Chances in the Weekend Forecast | Friday, July 11th, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025
Storm chances and heat are in the weekend forecast! Abby break down all the risks this morning on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Summer Heat | Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Highs back into the 90s on this Thursday! Abby is here to let you know how long this summer heat will stick around. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dry and Upper 80s | Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - More dry time today with highs in the upper 80s! Abby is here with a weekend preview. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Severe Thunderstorms | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Showers and thunderstorms will dot the radar today and some look strong to severe! Abby is here with the timeline and will let you know if we can expect any relief from the heat. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms | Monday, July 7th, 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025
Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - It is looking like a typical July week in the Ozarks! Hight in the upper 80s today with scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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I-44 Closings PSA | Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - A Christian County Deputy has tragically lost his life this week. New housing is popping up in Nixa. Where can you take your yard waste from the storms? I-44 closings you should know about. All that and MORE, RIGHT NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Hot and sunny temperatures are expected today with highs near 90 degrees! Abby is here to detail the rain chances through the holiday weekend. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medi...
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A Boil Advisory in the Ozarks | Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - A car crashed into a Nixa restaurant, what’s the status? New info on the second Target coming to Springfield. A boil advisory for an Ozarks town and some local events happening to celebrate Independence Day! All that and MORE, RIGHT NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Find a way to beat the heat today! Sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s will make for a great summer afternoon. Abby is here to talk about storm chances for the 4th...
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NWS Assessing Damage | Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Family devastated by storm loss. NWS assessing damage and wind speeds! Free help to get rid of downed limbs. And how many people are expected to travel for the holiday. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - We will see the sunshine take over today and highs will climb to the middle 80s. Abby is here to talk storm chances as we get closer to the 4th of July. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air ...
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Local Bank Robber Captured | Monday, June 30th, 2025
Monday, June 30, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - How a man was caught stealing from a few banks, a local "dumb criminal" act. Republic man trying to shoot down a drone, where that landed him. Fireworks shows galore. What's on the agenda this week! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Unsettled to start the week! Abby is here to break down the rain chances and has a look at cooler temperatures that will build into the Ozarks for the middle of the week. Thanks to our...
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New FDA Warnings for COVID Vaccine | Friday, June 27th, 2025
Friday, June 27, 2025
The third of three arrests for illegal firearms purchases at local gun show. A woman assaulted by a former Greene County jailer-- why she is now going after him again. The FDA issuing new warning for those with COVID vaccine. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Isolated storm chances are in the weekend forecast! Abby is here with the summer weekend details and shows the temperature trend heading into next week. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See o...
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New Type of Store Opening Soon in Downtown SGF | Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Thursday, June 26, 2025
A potent drug a local hospital is seeing. User, beware. SPS teachers get a raise. Ozark has a new dress code, even for the younger ones. And, Bass Pro coming in it a bang. Their latest venture opening on July 4th. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! More of the same in the weather department! Highs today will climb to the low 90s with isolated storm chances. Abby has a preview of the weekend forecast on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and T...
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Financial Help to Businesses Hit by Storms | Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
MO town gets tighter security following Iran operation. SBA offers financial help to businesses hit by storms. Buffalo getting closer to the city pool re-opening. And Ozarks Food Harvest has great news for families in need. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! It's more of the same in the weather forecast today! Abby is here to prepare you for the hot temperatures ahead and has a sneak peak at rain chances. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnys...
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Kearney Street Make-Over | Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A fire truck devastated by an Interstate crash. MO governor warns of sleeper cell attacks in U.S., says be vigilant. Kearney Street make-over, how to make your voice heard. And a free fireworks show this weekend. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Heat and humidity are in the forecast again on this Tuesday. Abby is here to let you know how long the summer heat will hang on. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
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Stealth Spirit Bombers Back in MO | Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
A rough weekend for multiple teenagers in and around the Ozarks... with investigations underway in several cases. Stealth Spirit bombers are back on home base in MO. And what the Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans about. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Heat will dominate the headlines this week and once again we will have temperatures in the 90s. Abby is here to detail the daily rain chance. Start your week with Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather! Thanks to our sponsors, Command ...
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A Bear in Nixa | Friday, June 20th, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025
Today is the official start of summer -- drugs capable of killing more than 90,000 people taken off the streets of Springfield -- a letter carrier suing dog owners after being bitten on his route -- fireworks sales start today -- a bear in Nixa -- and lots of events for your weekend. Those stories and more now on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! A weekend heat wave will keep our temperatures hot for the next several days! Abby is here to let you know how high the heat index will get! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Famil...
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Fallout from Local Traffic Issues | Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - The new effort to remove regulations from recreational marijuana sales in Missouri -- fallout from traffic issues following the latest concert at Thunder Ridge -- nearly $2 million being given to local nonprofits by a foundation -- the latest foodmaker planning to remove petroleum based colors from its foods -- and a special gift Troopers delivered to a local young man. Those stories and more now on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Sunny and...
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Positive News for Coffee Lovers | Wednesday, June 18th, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - A long-time study shows promising results for women who love coffee. An arrest in a case related to the death of a teen from Springfield. Christian County's biggest party is this weekend. Those stories and more NOT on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Strong to severe storms will redevelop in our forecast again this afternoon. Abby is here to break down the threats! Tune into Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather now. Thanks to our sponsors, Comm...
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Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Update | Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - One deputy SPS superintendent on leave. Texting scammers are at it again. A long time coming for the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. Taste of SOMO must wait. And Costco extends hours. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Hot and humid weather will lead to storms this evening! Abby details where to expect severe weather on today's episode of Wake Up Weather! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubau...
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Three Bills Signed Into Law | Monday, June 16th, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Another lawsuit against SDC. Kehoe makes it official... the three bills signed into law. SPS getting AC on-board. And YOU can weigh in on road projects around the Ozarks. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Heat and humidity will build this week! Abby is here to detail the hot temperatures and will let you know when strong storms may return. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubaugh Chevr...
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New Life Coming to Casper's | Friday, June 13th, 2025
Friday, June 13, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe puts the National Guard on standby to react quickly if protests become destructive or violent -- Springfield is getting new inpatient and outpatient pediatric care facilities -- former US Congressman Billy Long is now IRS Commissioner Long -- new life is going into the old Casper's quonset hut in downtown Springfield -- and plenty of events this weekend. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - More ...
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New Bill to Help Renters in Springfield | Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Tornado count goes up again in MO. Federal minimum wage hike proposed by an unlikely candidate. New bill to help renters in Springfield. And food stamps in Arkansas sure to make national headlines with big, new change. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Rain chances return today and Abby is here to detail the flooding threats. Tune into Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather now! Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
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Money for Severe Storm Recovery | Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - How much money MO could get for severe storm recovery. 23 and Me users-- beware. Pipkin under construction. And MO retired teachers can go back to the classroom! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather - A hot and sunny day is ahead with high temperatures in the upper 80s! Find a way to beat the heat today. Abby lets us know when rain returns in this morning's forecast. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet!S...
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Roadways Washed Out | Tuesday, June 10th, 2025
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Roadways still washed out. Bolivar house fire turns deadly. MO lawmakers looking to lower property taxes. And Liberty Utilities customers get their billing questions answered. Plus, lots of summer fun on the cheap! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Another summer day ahead with high in the low 80s! Abby is here to let us know how long we will stay dry. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine and Taylor Grub...
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Restaurants Targeting Springfield | Monday, June 9th, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025
Today on Around the Ozarks News - Two restaurants coming to, or trying to come to Springfield. Plus, a local celebrity will appear on The Tonight Show. And, how Osage Beach hopes to attract more tourists. And more today on what went wrong at a boat dock gas station. Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Decreasing clouds, a northwest breeze, and temperatures either side of 80 degrees today! Abby is here to let you know when flooding may become a problem again. Thanks to our sponso...
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Latest Incentive to keep the Chiefs and Royals in MO | Friday, June 6th, 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025
How many lawmakers said "no" to the latest incentive to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the state. Plus, when school leaders will vote on what to do with 34 schools in MO. Big Cedar announced date for opening of newest golf course. And how to get your pet micro-chipped for next to nothing this weekend. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! A flood watch is in effect for the area this morning so watch for high water on the morning drive! Abby is here with a detailed breakdown of the weekend forecast. Do yo...
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SPS Offering Free Summertime Food | Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Today on Around The Ozarks News - City crews work on Sunshine Street plans. SPS offering free summertime food again. Finally caught-- the last one in a deadly shooting from 2023. And the latest on the legislative process to keep the Chiefs and Royals in MO. Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, and Kitchenland USA! Today on Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather - Foggy conditions are out there this morning so watch for low visibility! Abby is here to let you know when MORE strong storms may arrive. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine ...
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