Around The Ozarks News and Wake Up Weather
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, l…Social links:
Follow the podcast:
Job Center Under Water | Friday, March 6th, 2026
State audit of one Ozarks town could lead to possible criminal charges. MO could do away with state income tax-- where the issue now stands. Railroad Safety let to humans, or robots? Job Center under water. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thom…
17:58
Former Kickapoo Student Making Waves | Thursday, March 5th, 2026
A former Kickapoo student making waves in the coaching world. Chiefs make big off-season move. Postal worker sentenced for stealing mail. And a local school district working to find out why a bus went off the road. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Bo…
16:03
Springfield Citizen's Advisory Board | Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Problems with the Springfield Citizen's Advisory Board, what now? Tornado drill cancelled for possibility of real bad weather. Driver's Ed a requirement? And American history on display in a city near you. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thom…
16:13
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in MO | Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
New details about what may have led a Christian County deputy to stop the vehicle of a man who opened fire and killed two deputies -- tenants are left homeless and recovering after a Springfield apartment fire -- get ready for tornado sirens to sound for Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Missouri…
16:27
New Pediatric Care Area in Springfield | Monday, March 2nd, 2026
The latest on the two injured deputies from last week's gun battle. A new pediatric care area inside a Springfield hospital. Stone County gets new ambulance station. And a death of a fan favorite at WOW. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompso…
19:47
Controversial Rezoning Request | Friday, February 27th, 2026
A controversial rezoning request gets delayed. Prominent office property up for grabs. And public visitation and funerals this weekend in Ozark for two beloved public servant deputies. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenlan…
13:58
Donation Opportunities for Fallen Deputies | Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Where you can donate to help the fallen deputies. Decades old murder case has a new movement. SPS has coming new program for blue collar workers. And congrats to a Drury standout! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland US…
14:08
Springfield Art Museum Renovation Update | Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
The detailed list of prior criminal run-ins of the man who shot and killed two local deputies, and injured two others. Plus, the latest on the Springfield Art Museum renovation. And what's on the way at a few local parks! That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County P…
18:24
A Tragic Night in the Ozarks | Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
A tragic night in the Ozarks, two local deputies killed in the line of duty, we have the latest on this heartbreaking story. Plus, Springfield is reviewing its rules about trash for the landfill -- absentee voting begins today -- and a new clinic is open at MSU that will serve the public. Those sto…
14:44
Christian County Deputy Shot | Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Awaiting word on info about the Christian County deputy shot and killed in a traffic stop on Monday. The man named who police say shot up the office inside Eustasis Psychiatric Health. Prescribed burn to be rescheduled. And absentee voting underway. That and more NOW on ATO! Thanks to our sponsor…
14:57