KZRG Morning News Watch

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the city's public works department update, a special tax district, and the city budget. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Missouri activating the national guard, the LA riots, the Biden auto-pen controversy, and his trip to Joplin. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kansas US Congressman Derek Schmidt joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the future of America's military, and the US budget. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Charlotte Foust is the Resource Director for the Joplin Area Agency on Aging. Charlotte joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, signs of elder abuse to look out for, and what to do if you think there you know an elder abuse victim. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the sirens that went off in Joplin during weekend storms, bow hunting of deer within Joplin city limits, and a JPD Co-Responder Unit Update. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Carthage Mayor Bren Flanigan joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss economic development, beautification of the city, and the city council. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jasper County Assessor Lisa Perry joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss property taxes going up. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jason Dittmer is a marketing team leader at Zimmer Marketing and he joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss some of the good and bad in today's AI. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to explain why some local counties are seeing their property tax go up, and the special session of the Missouri legislature. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Patrick Tuttle with the Joplin Convention and Visitors bureau along with Mike of The World Street Painting's Foundation joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the World Street Painting Festival! This year will be Route 66 themed and features several international artists. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Dustin Lunow is with the Joplin Fire Department. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss summer safety. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss this week's city council meeting and the aquatic centers that opened up. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the US budget, and his local tourism tour. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Governor Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the US budget, and Missouri's tourism tour. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Cameo with Wildcat glades nature group. Cameo joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the organization and their cool upcoming Crawdads at the Creek fundraiser! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kate Kelly with Vision Carthage joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Vision Carthage and their upcoming soiree. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Mo State Rep. Rep Dirk Deaton joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss a special session the Governor might call, the size of the Missouri state budget, and the marijuana tax. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the one big, beautiful budget bill. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!s

Sarah Burch is with Fostering Hope. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the foster care community, and national foster care month. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jamie Hund is with Leadership Joplin. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their program and an upcoming mural project. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Pittsburg City Manager Daron Hall joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Monday evening's storm damage in and around the city. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Cody Smith and Barry Linduff are with the Compass Academy Network. They joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss this totally free, local education program. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Mo State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the legislative session, tax payer incentives to keep the Chiefs and Royals in the Show-Me-State, and Liberty Utilities. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Webb City Mayor, Lynn Ragsdale, joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the city's Blue Shield designation, a smell issue, and Parks & Rec. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss severe weather, an audit of the city, and road work. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Dr. Cravens is the Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship at MSSU with a background in economics. Dr. Cravens joined KZRG to discuss the economic impact of keeping Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Representative Mark Alford joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the PELOSI Act and attempts to stop elected leaders from trading stock. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Adam works with Train Gym. Adam joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Train's upcoming Murph event. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the price of insulin, the US budget, and Missouri's disaster declaration request. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

After his hiatus last week, Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez makes his return to the Morning Newswatch to discuss the city's key initiatives, and the carnival at Northpark Mall. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kansas US Congressman Derek Schmidt joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the price of insulin, and federal spending. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the one big, beautiful bill, and US military spending. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Melissa Little is Carthage's Tourism Director. Melissa joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Food Truck Friday happening in Carthage! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri's Rural Development Director Ben Baker joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his new role, and take a look back at his achievements in the Missouri House of Representatives. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month. Missouri State Highway Patrol's Corporal Sam Carpenter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss safety tips for both our 2 and 4 wheel friends on the roadways. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Oklahoma US Congressman Josh Brecheen joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss medicaid and judges ruling against the Trump administration. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Michael Feiveson and Michelle Lester joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming Care Partner Network Summit. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Is America getting a "Golden Dome"? Oklahoma US Congressman Josh Brecheen joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss that possibility, and the US budget. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Missouri State budget, the final stretch of the legislative session, and SNAP benefits. 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 a Memorial Day Ceremony. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Meagan with Carthage Water and Electric Plant joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Tower 2 Tower 5k fun run to help raise money for clean water initiatives. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Patrick Tuttle is the Director of the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau. He joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss national travel and tourism week. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Pro Tem Josh DeTar joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss low income housing and the Joplin Sports Authority. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Dustin Lunow, with the Joplin Fire Department, joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss National Fallen Firefighters Weekend. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss Congress' lack of results, a proposed $20 tax on all cars in this country, and the US budget. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his efforts to stop SNAP benefits from being spent on soda and candy. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!s

The Joplin High School Speech and Debate Team will be representing Joplin and Southwest Missouri in the national speech and debate tournament against 1,500 other schools! The team joined the KZRG Morning Newswatch to discuss how they got here and what skills they gained from being part of this organization. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch! - Newstalk KZRG

Missouri State Representative Ben Baker joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss the Davy and Natalie Lloyd memorial highway, Missouri's minimum wage and paid sick leave, and the Missouri state budget. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Katie Kelly, The Director of Small Business Development at MSSU, and Andy Griffith, owner of SoloLinkIO, joined NewsTalk KZRG to talk about an exciting event discussing the future of AI in business. The event features guest speakers, a meet and greet, and panels! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Chief of Police Richard Pearson joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss JPD recruiting efforts and what it takes to be a Joplin Officer. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Shaun Conroy is the Exhibits Director of Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin. He joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Watercolor USA event, and other featured exhibits. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!