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Around The Ozarks News and ATO Wake Up Weather

Mid-West Family Marketing
Springfield
Missouri
Missouri State University
Ozarks
Kansas City Chiefs
Springfield, Missouri
Convoy Of Hope
Greene County
Springfield, United States
Missouri State Bears
Springfield-Greene County Park Board
Nixa
Route 66
Hurricane Melissa
Hotel Of Terror
Christian County
Branson
Bass Pro Shops
Ozark Empire Fair
Thanksgiving

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

An odd case that has U-Haul suing some people from Springfield -- local graduating seniors earn nearly $28 million -- local black bear sightings this week -- MSU Bears in the baseball playoffs -- the SEC says goodbye to "cupcakes" -- and lots to do t... more

Craig Wood asking for more time before death penalty carried out. Wheatland man in trouble for fleeing boat and leaving passengers after crash. Casino at Lake of the Ozarks? The latest on the push for that. And the latest on Chiefs Mahomes before... more

A man caught after damaging and threatening Immaculate Conception school. Kehoe asking FEMA for help paying for hail storm damage. Drury slapped with wrongful termination lawsuit. And SGF leaders saying new development near Cooper Estates was prop... more

The Forhetz crew is back. In the news, Lake of the Ozarks restaurant up in flames. Springfield P&Z revisit sign ordinances. Mo voters to decide several constitutional amendment questions. That and more NOW on ATO!

Thanks to our sponsors, Spring... more

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Recent Guests

Kelly Lace
Guest reporter joining from Midwest Family, co-hosting the news segment
Midwest Family
Episode: Toxic Algae Closes Two Lake Beaches in Missouri | Monday, May 18th, 2026
Hannah Harper
American Idol contestant from Willow Springs, Missouri
American Idol (contestant)
Episode: Chamber Announces "Small Business Award" | Friday, May 8th, 2026
Tara Stafford Spires
Opera performer
Ozark Lyric Opera
Episode: Lots of Fun Weekend Events | Friday, April 17th, 2026
Michael Spires
Internationally acclaimed opera performer
Ozark Lyric Opera
Episode: Lots of Fun Weekend Events | Friday, April 17th, 2026
Ned Reynolds
Longtime Ozarks broadcaster
Ned Reynolds — Springfield Cardinals broadcaster
Episode: Chaos in Licking | Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Abby Dyer
Meteorologist hosting the Wake Up Weather segment
Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather
Episode: Lunkers' Tickets On Sale Now | Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Guinevere Goodwin
Springfield native and singer-songwriter, known as Springfield's country music sweetheart
NPR's Music's Tiny Desk Contest
Episode: St. Louis Cardinals New Radio Home | Friday, February 20th, 2026
Mike Parson
Former Governor of Missouri
Episode: Exclusive Interview with Mike Parson | Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
Diana Tindall
From Modern Day Marketing, filling in for Sara
Modern Day Marketing
Episode: Possible $650 Million Redevelopment Plan | Tuesday, February 10th, 2026

Hosts

Ethan Forhetz
Co-host of regional morning news and weather updates, often part of the day's primary anchor duo.
Sara Forhetz
Co-host of Around The Ozarks News, participates in daily local reporting and discussion.
Abby Dyer
Meteorologist and weather presenter for Wake Up Weather, frequently delivers daily forecasts.
Grace Gouley
Host focusing on local people, podcasts, and morning content.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • I listen every weekday morning. It's informative and the only news outlet I've found, which doesn't constantly shove Woke crap into everything.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Beowulf
    7 months ago
  • 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 States3 years ago
  • A Great Way To Start The Day

    My wife and I love Ethan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cortez483
    United States3 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 States3 years ago
  • Fun

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mitbed4ever
    United States3 years ago

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Local Energy Company Saving Customers Money | Wednesday, December 9th, 2025
Q: In which city does December mark the beginning of summer, where average temperatures are often 25 degrees Celsius or 77 degrees Fahrenheit?
The answer is C, Sydney, Australia.
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.

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Local Ozarks-focused morning show delivering a steady mix of hyper-local news, weather, and community updates seven days a week. Listeners get daily regional headlines, weather forecasts from a dedicated meteorologist, and light banter with trivia segments that keep discussions actionable for daily planning. Sponsorships and frequent spot reads are common, and the hosts' camaraderie tends to anchor a familiar, community-driven vibe that blends practical information with heartwarming local stories and events.

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