16 minutes | Friday, February 20, 2026
Fire officials are warning of dangerous Red Flag conditions across the Ozarks and urging residents to avoid outdoor burning, while Springfield firefighters are also highlighting the risks of lithium-ion battery fires after a recent call. We’ll also cover a new free heart health series from CoxHealth, a historic Heritage Trail marker dedication, a Springfield singer competing in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, Cardinals baseball’s new radio home in the Ozarks, and the big events happening this weekend. All that and MORE, RIGHT NOW on ATO News! Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland USA, Advanced Car Care Center, Smouse Bros, and United Plumbing! The weather will remind us that it is still February this weekend. Abby is here with the detailed forecast and will let you know who could see rain. Thanks to our sponsors, Command Family Medicine, Heating + Air Paramedics, Taylor Grubaugh Chevrolet, The Trailer Ranch, and Hewitt Messenger! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.