Around The Ozarks

06/24/2026

"I don't think we could have Around The Ozarks SPLIT, I just don't think it would work." 😂

06/23/2026

Join the City of Republic, Missouri for the 30th Annual Have-A-Blast Patriotic Celebration on Friday, June 26th, at J.R. Martin Park, as you celebrate with LOUD TUNES and BIG BOOMS! The evening will feature Back Forty Band and Members Only on the main stage, great food, and fun for the entire family followed by a pyromusical firework display at 10:00 p.m. 🎇🇺🇸🥳

For more information, click the link below.
https://aroundtheozarks.com/event/republic-have-a-blast-patriotic-celebration/

06/23/2026

Time is running out to apply! ⏱️

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at your Springfield Police Department by joining our Citizens Police Academy!

Over the course of 11 weeks starting Aug. 11, you'll dive into:

✅ Police policies and procedures
✅ How investigations are handled
✅ Our department’s structure and daily operations
✅ Real-world policing tactics

Our goal? To give you, a Springfield resident, a deeper understanding of how we serve and the challenges we face doing it.

🗓️ Apply for your spot by July 5!
👉 bit.ly/Citizens-Academy

Come see what policing looks like from the inside. We’d love to have you with us!

06/23/2026

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!

It's the official start of Summer, which means that grilling season is now in full force! Join us at Farmers Market of the Ozarks this Saturday for Grill Fest, aka, GRILLS GONE WILD!!! We'll have our grill master cooking up some delicious samples, and the Market will be FILLED with local meats, veggies, and fruits that make the perfect addition to your July 4th BBQ! Come check it out Saturday, June 27th from 8am to 1pm at Farmers Market of the Ozarks!

06/23/2026

The Springfield, MO Fire Department, in partnership with Great Southern Bank, is expanding its commitment to community education through a new literacy initiative aimed at young learners and their families. The program, supported by the Community Matters Grant, enhances the department’s monthly Story Time with Firefighters events held at Fire Station 3.14 at the Discovery Center of Springfield.

Families are encouraged to attend these free events to learn more about fire safety while fostering literacy in a fun and engaging environment.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Springfield Fire Department, in partnership with Great Southern Bank, is expanding its commitment to community education through a new literacy initiative aimed at young learners and their families. The program, supported by the Community Matters Grant, enhances the departm...

06/23/2026

Community Partnership of the Ozarks invites you to an unforgettable evening at the Summer Soirée, CPO's premier fundraising event supporting families and communities across the Ozarks! 😊🍷🎶

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕑 6 pm - 10 pm
📍 White River Conference Center, Springfield, MO

Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings, exclusive auction packages, and live entertainment featuring local favorite Brecka Henderson and The Ambiance Band with a tribute to Prince.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click the link below.
https://cpozarks.org/upcoming_events/summer-soiree-june-25-2026/

06/23/2026

Tune in as the dynamic duo chat about Woodys summer songs, sayings we say wrong, why Woody is selling land and the case of the missing whirlpool bath, listener letters, and more on this episode of Around The Ozarks Rewind. 😂

Thanks to our sponsor, Kaleidoscope!

Listen on your favorite podcasting platform, or at aroundtheozarks.com

Tune in as the dynamic duo chat about Woodys summer songs, sayings we say wrong, why Woody is selling land and the case of the missing whirlpool bath, listener letters, and more on this episode of Around The Ozarks Rewind.       Thanks to our sponsor, Kaleidoscope! 

06/23/2026

Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather has your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Godfather's Pizza - Springfield MO! Watch Wake Up Weather with meteorologist Abby Dyer, EVERY WEEKDAY, to take your guess at the Brain Twister Trivia Question.

ENTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather has your chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Godfather’s Pizza! Watch Around The Ozarks Wake Up Weather with meteorologist Abby Dyer, every weekday, and take your guess on the Brain Twister Trivia Question for your chance to win. Thanks to our sponsor, Godfath...

06/23/2026

Republic school board president in trouble with the law. NWS confirms local tornado. Absentee voting gets underway. CU buses offer help to polls. That and more NOW on ATO!

Thanks to our sponsors, Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros, and United Plumbing!

06/23/2026

We have a nice day ahead with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temps. Abby is here to let you know how much rain is on the way this week.

Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine​​​​​​​, Heating + Air Paramedics, Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet, The Trailer Ranch, Godfather's Pizza, and Whole Hog Cafe!