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!