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