Jonathan Ahl
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 University of Missouri Board of Curators approved four major projects on the Rolla campus, including upgrading two entrance areas. -
The Biden administration is looking to redefine what it means for a body of water to be included in the Waters of the United States, which could mean new regulations for farmers.
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The high-tech innovation group BioSTL has opened a center to focus on bringing new technologies to the region to expand quality care to remote areas.
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Current and former students are playing a role in the Rolla school district’s $25 million construction project, adding to and renovating four buildings.
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A new report from the USDA shows benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, have a bigger impact on rural economies.
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Carter Chance has cerebral palsy, but a little bit of tech and a lot of strength helped him achieve his goal of marching in the high school band.
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Missouri’s senior senator traveled to six small towns to talk about economic development and health care issues facing rural areas.
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The U.S. imports a lot of chestnuts, and there is opportunity for more of them to be home grown.
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All active-duty soldiers in the Army are required to get the shot, and those who don’t will face disciplinary action.
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The museum is marking the anniversary with a display of MP uniforms over the years and other artifacts.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide loan guarantees to make it easier for processors to build new facilities, add on to existing ones and improve supply chains.
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The Missouri Soybean Association is funding the effort at Pittsburg State University in Kansas.
