Jonathan Ahl
Newcast Editor and Rolla CorrespondentJonathan Ahl reports from the Rolla Bureau for St. Louis Public Radio.
Before coming to St. Louis Public Radio in November of 2018, Jonathan was the General Manager for Tri States Public Radio in Macomb, Illinois. He previously was the News Director at Iowa Public Radio and before that at WCBU in Peoria, Illinois. Jonathan has also held reporting positions in central Illinois for public radio stations.
Jonathan is originally from the Chicago area. He has a B.A. in Music Theory and Composition from Western Illinois University and an M.A. in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield. He is an avid long-distance runner, semi-professional saxophonist and die-hard Chicago Cubs fan.
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Extra hunting seasons are designed to help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer, but a Missouri county was added to the list where it has been confirmed. -
The University of Missouri Board of Curators has approved a new $130 million building and new Ph.D. programs for the campus in Rolla. -
The former Aston Villa and Swedish National Team captain will lead City SC in its third year, following a disappointing season. -
The soccer supporters group has been using the name for 15 years, but a Maryland Heights company is attempting to trademark “Louligans” for use in a beverage. -
Shane and Amanda Byrne are the owners of Clickety Clack Typewriters, a new store in Rolla that sells and services old typewriters and is fostering a community of fellow enthusiasts. -
The St. Louis-based battery company did not disclose the length or financial terms of the deal that will replace the name CityPark. -
The Dome at America’s Center spent more than $1 million to replace the playing surface and lights and improve the sound system. -
Missouri S&T, East Central College and St. Charles Community College have received a state grant to promote high-tech manufacturing and train its workforce. -
Dehghani has overseen growth in fundraising and research and decline in enrollment over his first five years at the Rolla campus. -
Employees rallied outside Amazon’s warehouse in St. Peters, and an hour later the company announced a nationwide plan to increase pay. -
The Ozark Conference dissolved when most of its members left for other conferences, leaving Rolla isolated and looking at options. -
Randi McCallian is the underdog against U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, who is the chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee.
