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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... more

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Latest Episodes

Kansas Expressway extension opens up! Another local university hits record enrollment. Festivals galore! Sunshine is getting shorter, how much shorter. And the battle lines are (officially) drawn. That and more NOW on ATO!

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Chick-Fil-A entering the drink game?! Robots in the big leagues. Ozarks woman in trouble for Graceland scheme. And MSU and Evangel doing impressive things. That and more NOW on ATO!

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Jackson Cantwell
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Diana Tindall
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Diana Tyndall
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Chris Blaski
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Abby Dyer
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Episode: 12-16-24
Billy Long
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Carrie Mitchell
Co-owner of London Calling Gourmet Pasty Company, with a background in hospitality
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Neil Gomme
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Keith Guttin
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Hosts

Ethan Forhetz
Co-host, frequently providing insights on local news and events with a focus on community engagement.
Sara Forhetz
Co-host, focuses on sharing uplifting local stories and community highlights.
Abby Dyer
Meteorologist and host, provides daily weather forecasts and interacts with audiences through trivia questions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • ATO with the Forhetz’s

    A great way to start the morning and stay up to date on all the cool happenings around our beautiful Ozarks 🙏😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Güero 👱
    United States2 years ago
  • A Great Way To Start The Day

    My wife and I love Ethan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cortez483
    United States2 years ago
  • They are great!

    I am new to the Ozarks area and I greatly appreciate getting local news quickly in the morning. They are very funny too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Momma2James
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun

    Fun way to start the day and get informed as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitbed4ever
    United States2 years ago
  • Best News in the Area!

    I enjoy listening every weekday morning. Ethan and Sarah find interesting news topics; they don’t just focus solely on crime and accidents. Abbey Dyer’s(?) weather is great and concise. If you live within an hour and a half from Springfield I would recommend listening!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HunterMcDoogle
    United States2 years ago

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Summer Heat | Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Q: Which of these famous events happened in July?
The first moon landing happened in July 1969.
Dry and Upper 80s | Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
Q: The birthstone for the month of July.
The answer is B, the ruby.
Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms | Monday, July 7th, 2025
Q: Which event did not occur on July 4th in US history?
"The US Constitution being ratified in 1788 was what did not happen on July 4th, as it was ratified December 7th, 1787."
Severe Thunderstorms | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Q: What is the birthstone for the month of July?
The answer options were given, and this question is for next time's trivia.
Severe Thunderstorms | Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
Q: Which famous person was born on July 6th of 1907?
Frida Kahlo was born on this date.

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Each episode provides a blend of local news updates, weather forecasts, and community highlights that connect listeners to the happenings around the Ozarks. The hosts, Ethan and Sara Forhetz, focus on hyper-local stories, from community events and non-profit initiatives to significant developments affecting local residents. Meteorologist Abby Dyer also adds value with concise weather forecasts and engaging trivia segments related to climate and weather phenomena. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its focus on community involvement, cultivating a sense of connection among listeners by celebrating local heroes and upcoming events, making it a vital resource for anyone living in or interested in the Ozarks region.

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