Missouri State Senator Rick Brattin joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss his efforts to stop SNAP benefits from being spent on soda and candy. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!s

The Joplin High School Speech and Debate Team will be representing Joplin and Southwest Missouri in the national speech and debate tournament against 1,500 other schools! The team joined the KZRG Morning Newswatch to discuss how they got here and what skills they gained from being part of this organization. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

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Missouri State Representative Ben Baker joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss the Davy and Natalie Lloyd memorial highway, Missouri's minimum wage and paid sick leave, and the Missouri state budget. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Katie Kelly, The Director of Small Business Development at MSSU, and Andy Griffith, owner of SoloLinkIO, joined NewsTalk KZRG to talk about an exciting event discussing the future of AI in business. The event features guest speakers, a meet and greet, and panels! Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Joplin Chief of Police Richard Pearson joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss JPD recruiting efforts and what it takes to be a Joplin Officer. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Shaun Conroy is the Exhibits Director of Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin. He joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss the upcoming Watercolor USA event, and other featured exhibits. 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 near 20th and Sargent, and the Joplin special road district. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Dr. Tepper is a clinical psychologist who joined NewsTalk KZRG to discuss National Autism Acceptance Month, and advice on how to approach autism. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas on NewsTalk KZRG!

Kansas Medicaid Inspector General Steve Anderson joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss fraud and recent findings within Kansas Medicaid. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!

Missouri US Congressman Eric Burlison joined Newstalk KZRG to discuss Schreiber Foods no longer expanding in Carthage, and judges ruling on Trump immigration efforts. Join Ted, Steve, and Lucas for the KZRG Morning Newswatch!