KZRG Morning News Watch

Josh Novak is with the Neosho Arts Council. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Eric Arganbright is Joplin's new Director of Homelessness Response. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his role, his background, and the homelessness in Joplin. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

The Joplin branch of the Kiwanis Club is hosting a self defense class for girls and women on August 23rd. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Newton County Sheriff Matt Stewart joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a use tax that Newton County residents will be voting on during the August 5th election. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the aquatic centers closing early, a nutritional assistance program, and the city audit. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG morning Newswatch!

Eli with Liberty Tree Guns joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming 4 States Regional Gun Swap happening on Saturday, August 2nd. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss redistricting the show-me state, banning members of congress from trading stock, and protesters. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Nick Myers joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming free watermelon feed in Neosho hosted by the Republican Women of Newton County and the Newton County Republican Central Committee. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Rep Dirk Deaton joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss state and county taxes along with a conversation about redistricting. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Jasper County Health Department is hosting a teen impact driving course. Gretchen Goddard joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the program and its goal. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the possibility of redrawing Missouri's congressional map, and Missouri's future in America's energy grid. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the demolition of the old Freeman building in Joplin. He also talked to the crew about the police standoff that happened on Rangeline. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Trinda Crow joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Route 66 Heritage Fest in Miami, Oklahoma! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the future of nuclear energy in the United States. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Police Chief Richard Pearson joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a standoff that happened at a Joplin bank, and the Breonna Taylor case. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Cheryle Perkins is the Newton County Assessor. The Missouri State Tax Commission Board asked her to raise the residence tax valuation by 12% and she said NO! KZRG spoke with Assessor Perkins about this saga and what it means for Newton County. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Cheryle Perkins is the Newton County Assessor. The Missouri State Tax Commission Board asked her to raise the residence tax valuation by 12% and she said NO! KZRG spoke with Assessor Perkins about this saga and what it means for Newton County. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Michelle Teter is with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Joplin Boots, Badges, and Bandages Blood Drive! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the tax oversight committee, homelessness in the city, and the 2025 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined NewsTalk KZRG to talk about aliens, Epstein, and I-44 expansion. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the future of Missouri's nuclear energy production, paid sick leave for Missouri businesses, and the Missouri state constitution. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a trip to DC, the Missouri National Educators Association suing Missouri, and trade schools. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

JPD's Officer Lacey Baxter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Joplin Police Department's Citizens Police Academy. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Convoy of Hope is a local organization that went to Texas to help the victims of the 4th of July flooding. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss animal housing, and outdoor street lighting in the city. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss how the One Big Beautiful bill impacts Kansas farmers, and his thoughts on the Jeffery Epstein case. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Shaun Conroy is the Exhibit Director for Joplin's Spiva Center for the Arts. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss an upcoming exhibit called Unbreakable: The Veteran Spirit. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Dr. Burns is a neurologist with KU Med with a focus on Alzheimer's disease. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss what the disease is, signs of it, and treatment. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss upgrades to City Hall, and a new JASCO-911 communications tower. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Chiefs' potential move to Kansas, the price of insulin, and Independence Day! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Dustin Lunow is with the Joplin Fire Department. Dustin joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a recent shooting and firework safety tips. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Mayor Keenan Cortez joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the 4th of July, firework safety, and the city's upcoming firework show! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Rodger Friedman is the Equal Opportunity Critic and author, he joined NewsTalk KZRG to give his two cents on the Trump Tariffs. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Mark Alford represents the district Whiteman Air Force Base is located in. Whiteman Air Force Base is where those B2 stealth bombers flew out of to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. Congressman Alford joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the event and whether or not it was effective. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

How are we going to fix the national debt problem? Mitch Francis is an author who outlined his solutions to America's debt crisis. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

He has one of the longest titles in all of the 4 states and it is well earned! Brandon McClintock is the Jasper County Emergency Services Executive Director. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his department, what they do, and some recent area testing that has been conducted. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin's Chief of Police, Richard Pearson, and Judd McPherson of The McPherson Law Firm joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss a local Felony Expungement Event taking place on July 4th. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

The Kansas Rural Development Director joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the department and developments in rural Kansas. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

At 7am CT, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed the nation LIVE from the Pentagon regarding the US' overnight bombing on critical Iranian nuclear facilities. Take a listen to what he had to say about the military operation.

Travis Hurley is with Watered Gardens and he joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the organization, the programs they offer, and their 25 year anniversary celebration. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri Lt. Governor David Wasinger joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss state funding for professional sports teams, his time as acting Governor, and protecting the state's aging population. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri State Senator Jill Carter joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the Missouri special session, efforts to protect against violent protests, and faith in government. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Ryan Lowry-Lee is with FEMA. He joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss disaster relief efforts in Southwest Missouri. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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!