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!