Kara has been at KZRG now for more than two years, proudly anchoring the news during the Morning Newswatch. She graduated with dual degrees in Mass Communications and Political Science from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana. She has two cats who are more like kids. Kara also has a passion for shoes and Nancy Drew novels. If you have a story, email her at karam@zrgmail.com or call the KZRG News Room at 417-624-1310.
Josh was born and raised in Bradleyville, Mo. Population: 85. New Mansion is Josh's home church where his dad is the pastor. Bradleyville is also where he attended school K-12. After graduating Josh went to College of the Ozarks and got his B.A. in English. Josh worked in Southwest Missouri’s largest radio news organization for over 2 years before coming to News Talk KZRG. At one point he was voted one of Go Magazine’s Springfield’s Top Singles but he is now happily engaged to the love of his life.
Josh also loves his job. He met and interviewed Senator John Edwards, Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and President Barack Obama.You can hear Josh on the Morning News Watch from 6 to 8 am Monday through Friday as well as anchoring the news from 12:30 to 3:30 pm on FM 102.9 AM 1310 News Talk KZRG. Send him an email at josh@zrgmail.com or text him at 417-208-9847 with your comments or news tips.You can also leave Josh a quick message at that number by giving him a call.
Joe Lancello (Afternoon News Reporter)
Joe Lancello joined the KZRG News Team in August 2010. Joe’s worked in news in Hayward and Shawano, WI, Hibbing, Warroad and Thief River Falls, MN, Huntsville, AL and Nashville. He has also worked as a play-by-play broadcaster for College Sports Southeast and sports producer at KSTP-TV in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Joe should be easy to spot as one of the few Minnesota Twins and Vikings fans in the Four States. He also follows English soccer fanatically and gets frequent reminders there’s a pro team in Kansas City.
John Wetherbee (Chief Meteorogist)
Believe it or not, Wetherbee is his real last name! And at six-foot-nine, he acquired the nick name “Big John”. His name and voice are familiar to audiences all over the country for years as a radio personality, program director and general manager. John is a sealed and certified meteorologist. But his greatest love is home and the music. He’s also a huge Elvis fan. John and his wife are proud parents of three daughters and two sons-in-law, all working toward graduate degrees. His household also includes a dog, two cats and three fish. John keeps you ahead of the storm 24/7 on NewsTalk KZRG!
