Ted Bojorquez and Steve Scott
KZRG Morning Newswatch with Ted and Steve opens the Four States' day with local news, weather, and conversation
Weekday Mornings 6–9 a.m.
NewsTalk KZRG
NewsTalk KZRG, on FM 102.9, FM 105.9 and AM 1310, runs on "News. Talk. Weather.", delivering breaking news, weather, and talk for Joplin, MO, and the surrounding Four States, including Miami, Oklahoma, and Pittsburg, Kansas.
Who Listens to NewsTalk KZRG?
News and talk listeners are engaged, civic-minded individuals spanning the working class, business professionals, community leaders, and influential retirees. These loyal listeners value trusted information, stay connected to local issues, and tune in throughout their day.
Why NewsTalk KZRG Works for Advertisers
NewsTalk KZRG reports reaching 25,000 listeners a month across the Four States and is positioned as one of the market's most-listened-to stations, combining that reach with a locally produced newsroom and national syndication—The Ben Ferguson Show, Sunday Nights with Bill Cunningham, Coast to Coast AM with George Noory, and Fox News Rundown and Fox News Sunday. That gives advertisers a station with both scale and hyper-local credibility.
What is Advertising Fit?
Advertising Categories
Professional services (legal, financial, healthcare systems), real estate, B2B services, education, public-sector messaging.
Promotional Options
Commercial campaigns, news/weather sponsorships, live remotes, personality endorsements, event marketing tie-ins.
Geographic Coverage
Reaches listeners across Joplin, Webb City, Carthage, Neosho, Carl Junction, Pittsburg, Miami, and the surrounding four-state communities.
On-air Personalities
NewsTalk KZRG opens each weekday with local news from Ted and Steve on KZRG Morning Newswatch, then hands off to a heavyweight syndicated lineup that includes Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, and Clay Travis & Buck Sexton. Nights and weekends bring additional programming, including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory overnight and Sunday features like The Ben Ferguson Show and Sunday Nights with Bill Cunningham.
Chris Plante
The Chris Plante's Show brings humor and observational commentary to NewsTalk KZRG's weekday mornings.
Weekdays 9–1a
Saturdays 2–5p
Clay Travis and Buck Sexton
Two shows air six days a week: The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show on weekdays, and The Very Best of Clay Travis & Buck Sexton on Saturdays. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton pair sports commentary with national news analysis, a show the station calls a Four States favorite.
Weekdays 11a-2pm
Sundays 12-3p
Sean Hannity
The Sean Hannity Show delivers commentary on the day's top political and national issues.
Weekdays 2–5p
Saturdays 5–8p
Mark Levin
The Mark Levin Show offers an intellectual, no-holds-barred take on national events every weekday evening.
Weekdays 5–8p
Vince Coglianese
The Vince Show brings nearly two decades of conservative broadcasting experience to NewsTalk KZRG's weeknights.
Weekdays 8–11p
Joe Pags
The Joe Pags Show closes out the broadcast day with a fast-paced mix of news, opinion, and conversation, syndicated on more than 180 stations nationwide.
Weekdays 11p–midnight
George Noory
Coast to Coast AM with George Noory keeps the Four States' night owls company with late-night talk and call-ins.
Monday–Friday Midnight–4a
Saturdays Midnight–5a
Sundays Midnight–6a
Gordon Deal
This Morning with Gordon Deal delivers early national news and business coverage, mixing reporting with humor through daily segments like Three Big Things You Need to Know.
Weekdays 4–6a
Saturdays 5–7a
John Henkle and Chris Henkle
Henkle's Home Inside and Out covers home improvement topics for Four States listeners.
Saturdays 7–9a
Jamie Markley, David van Camp, and Scott Robbins
Markley (Gen Xer), van Camp (Millennial), & Robbins (Baby Boomer) pair three hosts across three generations (for a mix of news commentary and humor.
Saturdays 9–11a
Michael Brown
The Weekend with Michael Brown brings weekend news and talk coverage to NewsTalk KZRG.
Saturdays 11a–2p
Terry Hester and Matt Thomas
Route 66 spins, hosted by Terry Hester & Matt Thomas, brings you four hours of the greatest hits from the golden era of rock, pop, and soul, mixing classical music with stories from the open road every Saturday night.
Saturdays 8p–midnight
Kim Komando
The Kim Komando Show covers technology news and digital lifestyle tips for everyday listeners.
Sundays 6–9a
Joe Fricke
Ozarks' Money Talk, hosted by financial advisor Joe Fricke, covers money-management topics for the region.
Sundays 10–11a
Shannon Bream
Fox News Sunday is hosted by Shannon Bream and features interviews with major newsmakers in politics, business, and public affairs.
Sundays 11a–Noon
Bill Handel
Handel on the Law gives listeners legal advice and answers to on-air questions.
Sundays 3–6p
Ben Ferguson
The Ben Ferguson Show is a nationally syndicated call-in program covering news and political events, heard on nearly 180 stations nationwide.
Sundays 6–9p
Bill Cunningham
Sunday Night with Bill Cunningham, a nationally recognized broadcaster and attorney, brings commentary on news, current events, and politics to nearly 375 stations nationwide.
Sundays 9p–midnight
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