Local Interests
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SE Kansas Derek Schmidt discusses U-S military staying strong and SNAP issues
Southeast Kansas Congressman Derek Schmidt on the KZRG Morning Newswatch said that military technological superiority remains a constant focus for…
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James River Joplin Campus downtown Saturday event
Big things going on in downtown Joplin Saturday. James River Church, Joplin campus pastor Justin Jahanshir tells KZRG: “We’re doing…
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Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs defy history to make the playoffs?
Each year after the second week of the NFL season, the long odds that teams face to make the playoffs…
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New Missouri Congressional maps can cause problems in some counties
The new district maps for Missouri won’t cause any problems for Jasper County, but it could cause problems for other…
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Pitt State chapter of Turning Point USA holding vigil for Charlie Kirk
The Pittsburg State chapter of Turning Point USA will hold a vigil honoring and remembering Charlie Kirk. The vigil will…
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Joplin Chamber of Commerce report update at tonight’s city council meeting
At tonight’s Joplin city council meeting, the Joplin Chamber of Commerce will give a report. Mayor Keenan Cortez tells KZRG…
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Joplin Ewert Park splash pad and ice ribbon in the works
Big changes are coming to Ewert Park in Joplin. Mayor Keenan Cortez told the KZRG Morning Newswatch: “The pool at…
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Missouri Congressional map redraw. Is President Trump directly involved?
Is President Trump directly involved with redrawing the Missouri Congressional maps? Missouri state senator Mary Elizabeth Coleman told Newstalk KZRG,…
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Caravan of Hope Making Several Local Stops Highlighting Suicide Prevention Awareness
Someone takes their life every 11 minutes in the United States. The director of crisis services at the Ozark Center,…
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Winning $893.5 million lottery ticket was bought at St. Louis gas station
One of two unnamed lottery winners bought a ticket worth $893.5 million from a QuikTrip gas station in north St.…
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