Thom Hoglen  (KZRG News)

Originally from West Plains, Missouri, Thom Hoglen has been in News/Talk radio for over a quarter of his life, and was the first member of the KZRG staff, watching it grow from an empty room, to a thriving station that the Four States can truly depend on.




Mark Kinsley  (KZRG News)

Mark Kinsley grew up in Riverton, Kansas and now lives in Joplin. He enjoys good conversation and a great cup of coffee. Mark is happily married and likes traveling with his wife. When Mark's not talking to the fine people of the Four-States he also likes to get outdoors. His favorite hobby is filmmaking. 




Kara Marxer  (KZRG News Director)

Kara is originally from Collinsville, Illinois.  She is a news junkie, coming to KZRG from another talk station in Festus, Missouri.  She graduated with dual degrees in Mass Communications and Political Science from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana.  She has a cat who loves attention.  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.

Dave Barr, a Gallipolis, Ohio native is a 14-year veteran of sports broadcasting. Before settling in at 1310 KZRG, Dave had worked in various markets such as Cincinnati, Tulsa and spent four-years traveling with the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals for ESPN Radio. A 2004 graduate of Missouri Southern State University with degrees in Spanish and Public Relations-Dave is also the Sports Director for 1230 The Fan and loves to spend time with his fiancee Rocio.