U.S. Representative Mike Bost joins The Morning Newswatch.

Benton Mayor Fred Kondrtiz spoke to Leigh Caldwell of WJPF. One of the topics of discussion is the prevention of the Zika virus, and a particular recycling program that the city is implementing to reduce the numbers of mosquitos.

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin joins us to talk about several issues, including the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.