KZRG Morning News Watch

Dr. Russell Swerdlow is a Neurologist & Co-Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Swerdlow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Alzheimer's Disease awareness and treatment options. Join Ted and Steve every weekday on NewsTalk KZRG!!

Cody Smith is with Compass Academy Network. Cody joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the FREE continued learning summer program for 4-states kids!

NewsTalk KZRG was joined by Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison to discuss healthcare and Democrat funding strategies. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Crowder College President Dr. Chett Daniel joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the technical training programs that they offer. Chett also spoke candidly about the value and relevance community college courses offer. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

20 years in the making! John and Cris Henkle joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their big 20 year anniversary celebration happening at their Webb City location in Webb City! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

John Darnell with O'Reilly Outlaws Nationals MONSTER TRUCK show! John joined NewsTalk KZRG to talk all about monster truck fun! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Cartahge's Tourism Director Melissa Little joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss upcoming events including Experience History, Carthage Stampede and Rodeo, and a reenactment of the Battle of Carthage! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Fire Department's Dustin Lunow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss summer safety, venomous snakes in local water ways, and staying hydrated! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Joplin's new tornado siren policy, how a repeal of Missouri's state income tax could impact Joplin, and the upcoming world street painting festival! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Neosho Police Department's Chief Peter Russell along with Jessica Johnson joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming, family friendly, community based Badges & Burgers picnic event! Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss tax payer dollar efficiency within the Pentagon, and UAPs. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Rob O'Brian joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the 2011 tornado anniversary, local summer activities, and cooling centers in the city. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Highway Patrol's Corporal Sam Carpenter joined NewsTalk KZRG to give Memorial Day weekend travel advice, discuss boating safety, and explain what to do if you get into a crash. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed a suit in Jasper County against crypto ATM scams in the Show-Me-State. The AG joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss these crypto ATM companies, explain how the scam works, and detail what her office is trying to do about it. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Mike Bettes was the first meteorologist to broadcast to a national audience immediately following the 2011 Joplin tornado. Mike joined NewsTalk KZRG to reflect on that fateful day and discuss Joplin's recovery since then. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the end of the legislative session, live streaming the state senate, and H1B work visas. Join Ted and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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!