KZRG Morning News Watch

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joins NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the possible government shutdown, and the future of AI. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Tonya joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming, FREE, family friendly event: Jasper Days! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jessica Johnson joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Neosho Fall Fest coming to the Neosho square on Saturday, October 4th! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a property tax reform town hall, a local workforce summit, and protecting children at risk. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Erin Slifka with the Joplin Chamber of Commerce joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Zimmer Marketing Leads Group and other local, upcoming events. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a public meeting regarding the proposed city budget for 2026, and what the city is doing to prepare for severe weather! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kansas US Congressman Derek Schmidt joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss UAP national security, keeping the US Government funded, and a battle over Kansas SNAP data. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss UAPs, the possibility of federal troops in Missouri cities, and local manufacturing. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the possibility of Trump sending federal troops to St. Louis to help clean up the streets, initiative petition reform, and a statewide protect our seniors tour. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Barry Linduff and Scott Meeker joined the KZRG Morning Newswatch to discuss the upcoming Smackdown Showdown, a trivia competition at the Joplin Public Library to help raise money for the local public library! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Lee Eastburn is with the American Red Cross. Eastburn joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss preparedness of all kinds including severe weather, fire, and snow-ins. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an Ewert Park Splash Pad, roadwork on 7th street (Route 66) and the Chamber of Commerce. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Mo State Senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and Missouri redistricting. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Debbie Fitzgerald is the Director of Crisis Services at the Ozark Center. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss suicide awareness month and the 988 crisis line. Joined Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Fire Department's Dustin Lunow joined NewsTalk KZRG to talk about what it really means to never forget the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the state closing schools for the severely disabled, and the Missouri legislature's extraordinary session. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Fire Department's Dustin Lunow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss fire preparedness. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the future of the Pennsylvania avenue viaduct, upcoming budget work sessions, and economic development in the city. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jason Dittmer is Zimmer Marketing's senior web developer. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to explain how we might be able to use blockchain technology to run elections in this country and around the world. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Representative Ann Kelley joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an effort to bolster the trades in Missouri. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Representative Cathy Jo Loy joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Missouri's redistricting and initiative petition reform efforts. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

The federal government recently asked for access to local voting machines as they investigate the 2020 election. Jasper County Clerk Charlie Davis joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the issue. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss taxes, potential bridge work, and the Joplin Regional Airport. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss mail in voting. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

JPD Officer Aaron Gooch joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss drugs in our community, and signs parents and grandparents should look out for to keep their kids safe from drugs. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!