KZRG Morning News Watch

Meagan Milliken is with the Carthage Water and Electric Plant. Meagan joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their upcoming Tower 2 Tower Fun Run happening on Saturday, May 9th! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the state's legislative session, the budget, and state income tax. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the city looking to buy a new ADA compliant van, urban development, and Joplin roads. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss DHS budgets, missing nuclear scientists, and Medicaid fraud. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin's new Mayor, Rob O'Brian, joined NewsTalk KZRG to introduce himself, discuss his background, what he hopes to do in the role, and talk severe weather. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an investigation into missing or dead US scientists, ICE funding, and the Honor Flight of the Ozarks! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Local music enthusiast, Dalton, joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a federal ruling breaking up the monopoly that is Ticketmaster and Live Nation. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

The president of Crowder College joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their growth, programs, and new Joplin campus. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Scotty Hettinger is the Executive Director of Charlie 22 Outdoors, he joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their effort to serve local vets, upcoming events, and how you can help out. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Should 3rd graders who read below 3rd grade level be held back a year? Missouri State Representative Cathy Jo Loy pushing a bill that would do exactly that. She joins NewsTalk KZRG to discuss this effort, exceptions, and the community response to the efforts. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss drugs, the state budget, and sextortion. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss slot machines in Missouri gas stations, drugs, and a local murder case. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Pro Tem Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to reflect back on his time in office, and discuss upcoming city council business. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Spying on American citizens? Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joins NewsTalk KZRG to discuss FISA, and the electoral college. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss what Missouri's state budget for the next fiscal year will look like. He also spoke about getting rid of the state income tax, and nominations for the Missouri veterans hall of fame. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Amanda Stone is the Executive Director of Bright Futures Joplin. Amanda joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Guns and Hoses event, which is a basketball game between the Joplin Fire Department and the Joplin Police Department to raise funds for local school kids. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the current state of the proposed Missouri State Budget. She also discussed property tax cuts for vets, and government efficiency efforts. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Chamber of Commerce quarterly update, additional water purification efforts, and local upcoming events. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!s

Neosho Police Chief Peter Russell joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss what it means to protect and serve a community, what a career in law enforcement entails, and open positions within the PD. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

What is the modern understanding of Health benefits and ramifications of GLP-1s? NewsTalk KZRG sits down with University of Kansas Health System endocrinologist Dr. Pagadala to discuss! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards, along with Citizen Committee co-chair Dottie Murphy, joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Proposition Police and Fire, which Joplin voters will see on the April 7 ballot. The measure is a no-tax-rate-increase question that would help keep Joplin police and fire competitive and fund needed equipment upgrades!

Dr. Sachetta is Joplin's Superintendent of schools. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Eagle Bond, which is a no tax rate increase measure to help fund Joplin schools. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Representative Dirk Deaton joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Missouri's proposed budget for the next fiscal year. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming Joplin City Council candidate forum being hosted by MSSU. We also talk about the road work happening on 7th street. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the TSA, what to do with all the property the federal government owns, and the upcoming Lincoln Days event!