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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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. -
Problems with the concrete and joints in the new eastbound lanes means the projected opening at the end of September will be pushed back. -
The 399th Army Band is one of four the Army is deactivating as part of restructuring of its forces. That will mean an end to live music at ceremonies on post and in the community. -
The MLS team defied expectations by posting a Western Conference-best record under Carnell in its first season, but the first half of the sophomore campaign has fallen short and angered fans.
