KZRG Morning News Watch

Kansas US Congressman Derek Schmidt joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Trump administration and the government shutdown. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss bonuses going to air traffic control / TSA workers, and the Trump administration promising a 2k check to you and I! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Barry and Austin joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Quapaw Nation's FREE Culture in Color art expo at the Joplin Public Library! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jasper County Sheriff Department is hosting a food drive to help the local community during the holiday season! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss city pay and social media. Join Ted, and Steve for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss drug prices and the government shutdown. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Lisa with MSSU joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming veterans concert AND surprise Steve Scott with Regional Media Hall of Fame induction declaration! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Highway Patrol's Corporal Sam Carpenter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss winter weather driving and roadway safety tips. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Nick Myers joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Newton County Republican Bean Feed. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss possible pay increases for some city staff, the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District, and local area agencies on aging. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the government shutdown, and daylight saving time. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss organizations dropping homeless off in the city of Joplin, and updates to Ewert Park. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

What is going on with the Government shutdown? Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joins NewsTalk KZRG to clear the air. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Nick Myers joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Newton County Republican Bean Feed. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Neosho's new Chief of Police Peter Russell joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his background, what he hopes to do with the role, and what dangers exist in the community. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Lauren Hall is with the Joplin Chamber of Commerce. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Joplin Chamber of Commerce's upcoming Building Opportunities for Leadership Development (BOLD) Women's Summit. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss and audit the state of Missouri conducted on the city of Joplin. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Katie Velasquez is the chair of the vulnerable youth advisory board under State Senator Jill Carter. Katie joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming Anti-Grooming & Sextortion town hall meeting being hosted by Senator Carter. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Charlotte Foust is with the Joplin Area Agency on Aging. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss Medicare scams, and Medicare resources. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the audit of the city that the state of Missouri conducted. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the continuing government shutdown. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin City Manager Nick Edwards joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an audit of the City of Joplin that the state conducted. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the FIFA World Cup coming to Kansas City, elder abuse, and the government shutdown's impact on Missouri. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Paula is with Joplin's Lafayette House. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss domestic violence, signs of it, and resources available. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Addysen is with Team Dental of Joplin. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss dental health! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Neosho Police Chief Russell, Police Sergeant Kuhlman, and Jessica Johnson joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming FREE Neosho First Responders Halloween Bash! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Bill Turner is a Retired Brigadier General in the US Army and is the current Executive Director, Kansas Office of Veterans Services. Turner joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming Veterans Claims and Benefits event in Pittsburg, Kansas. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Congressman Alford joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Government Shut down, and how AI will impact small businesses. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Highway Patrol joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss road safety during peak deer months, and how to stay safe around construction zones. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss how the government shutdown may impact Missouri, other states working to do mid-decade redistricting, and a local MSSU event. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss winning a prestigious award, dissolving local boards, 7th street, factories closing their doors, and an upcoming local leader event. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the government shutdown, the Epstein files, and data centers. Join Ted, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jasper County Sheriff Randee Kasier joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their upcoming Night Under the Stars fundraiser event to help support their annual Shop with a Deputy program. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Pat sits on the board of Hope 4 You which is a local volunteer based organization raising money to help combat breast cancer. Pat joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss their upcoming Race 4 Hope run! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Carthage Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Julie Reams, joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Carthage Maple Leaf Festival! The festival is a 9 day event full of fun local, outdoor events, shopping, contests, tractor pulls and more! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the proposed 2026 city budget, supporting local restaurants, and upcoming local parades. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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!