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!