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!

This week is severe weather preparedness week. Gregg Sweeten is the Emergency Management Director for McDonald County. Gregg joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss wind and hail safety!

Natasha Klue-Michael is running for Joplin City Council. Natasha joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss why she is running for Joplin City Council, what she hopes to do if elected, and why she is the one for the job. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Patrick Tuttle is the Director of the Joplin Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Patrick joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the 100 year birthday of Route 66, events planned for the celebration, and the economic impact this will have on the area. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

How can YOU get your small business off the ground? Erin Slifka with the Joplin Chamber of Commerce along with Dr. Dominic Buccieri with MSSU joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Pitch Palooza event!

Charla Geller is the Newton County Emergency Management Director. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss lighting preparedness and safety in honor of Severe Weather Preparedness Week! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin City Council Candidate Mary Price joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss her background, why she is running for council, and what she hopes to achieve if elected to city council. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas, on NewsTalk KZRG!

Jamie Hammond is running for Joplin City Council. She joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss her background, why she is running, and what she hopes to do if elected. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!