KZRG Morning News Watch

You may remember Ben Baker as a Missouri State Representative. But now he is the Missouri State Director of Rural Development! Ben joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his new role, struggles rural communities face, and data centers. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the end of the Missouri legislative session and property tax reform. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Joplin public pools, tax increment financing plans, and driving while intoxicated! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the power of the presidential pardon, UFOs, and affordable housing. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the city's key initiatives, local healthcare assets, and Joplin's first ever suspension bridge! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Fire Department's Dustin Lunow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss summer fire safety, outdoor fires, and heat dangers. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss UFOs, and healthcare. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kansas US Congressman Derek Schmidt joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Farm Bill, USDA staffing shortages, and US troop movement overseas. Join Ted, and Steve on the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Mike And Josh joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Carthage VFW post 2590's grand re-opening and their Mother's Day celebration!

Chef Chris with Buffalo Run Casino joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their update menu items and their upcoming Mother's Day Brunch! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kaiser joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming community day and a recent drug bust. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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!

Jason Roe is a political strategist that worked on Mitt Romney's 2007 campaign, Marco Rubio's 2016 campaign, and Missouri Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Ashcroft's campaign. Jason joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss what he thinks will dominate the political conversation this midterm season!

How can you help keep the Joplin Police and Fire departments well funded and competitive? Joplin City Manager Edwards, Joplin Police Chief Pearson, and Joplin Fire Chief Ezell joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss dyslexia resources in Missouri schools and efforts to make child grooming online illegal. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

What does Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, and Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick have in common? You can personally speak with them at the upcoming Joplin Lincoln Day event! Nick Myers and Kimberly Kuhns joined NewsTalk KZRG to talk all about it!

Scott Patterson is Joplin's Recycling Coordinator. Scott joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss ways local residents can help recycle! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss 7th street getting a face lift, the third round of the JHAP program, and the city selling off parcels of land. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kansas US Congressman Derek Schmidt sits on the armed services committee and he joined KZRG to discuss whether or not he thinks what is going on in Iran is a war. He also talked with the crew about tax cuts for families. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Retired Lt. Colonel Robert Maginnis is a West Point grad, served for more than 20 years, and worked in the Pentagon. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to share his thoughts on what's happening in Iran. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

What does Epstein's accountant know? Missouri US Congressman Burlison got to sit down with Epstein's accountant for a closed door deposition. Congressman Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to share his findings. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Nick Myers is the Chair of the Newton County Republican Central Committee. Kimberly Kuhns is the Chair of the Jasper County Republican Central Committee. The duo joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming opportunity for YOU to meet local and statewide leaders! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Can Missouri get rid of Daylight Saving time? Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss this along with election security, protecting children online, and veterans. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a canceled city council meeting, storm preparedness, and the mechanics behind new members on city council. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

This week is severe weather preparedness week and Friday's theme is flood safety. Steve Runnels is with the National Weather Service and he joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss flood safety preparedness. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Bill Clinton being questioned about his relationship with Epstein, the fraud in Minnesota, and the conflict in Iran. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Carthage City Council Candidate Derek Peterson joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his run for Carthage City Council, what he hopes to do if elected, and why he feels Carthage voters should vote for him. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!