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CAHOKIA - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated on a death investigation case on August 24, 2023, at the request of the Cahokia Police Department. The activation was to assist in the death investigation of a male pronounced deceased by the St. Clair County Coroner's Office. The male was struck by multiple bullets and set on fire while in the 5800 block of Pocket Road in Cahokia Heights, the Major Case Squad Deputy Commander Lieutenant Bud Jeremias said. "The Major Case Squad was finally able to identify the victim as Miljavon Sawyer, 21, of Cahokia Heights," Jeremias said. "The Major Case Squad is still requesting that if anyone has any information about this senseless and horrific murder, please contact the Major Case Squad at (618) 332-4260 or (618) 332-4277, or contact Crime Stoppers at (866) 371-8477.

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Haylie Headrick, 14, went missing from her Florissant home on Aug. 16, according to a news release from NCMEC.

A driver was charged Monday with causing a six-vehicle crash that killed a motorcyclist last year.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office released information today that Deputy Blake Johnson graduated from the SWIC Police Academy last Friday with an incredible score of 498 out of 500. Chambers won the Top Gun Award out of his class. "Deputy Johnson will begin field training this week and we wish him a successful career," the sheriff's office said in a statement about his prestigious academy graduation honor.

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

Spellman Brady & Company, a nationally recognized St. Louis-based interior design firm, is proud to announce the completion of the interior design for the clubhouse at Aventura Hawk Ridge, an upscale, multi-family residential community in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Spellman Brady (SBC) was responsible for the clubhouse’s overall interior design, which included specifying and procuring […]

MARYVILLE - Anderson Healthcare today announced Patrick Garvey, CPA, as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Anderson Healthcare System. With an impressive background in finance, Patrick brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare management, including 10 years as a CFO in various health systems. He most recently served as CFO at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. As our new CFO, Patrick will play a pivotal role in guiding our financial strategies, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of our healthcare system. He will manage the fiscal operations for all System entities, including Anderson Hospital and Community Hospital of Staunton. He will also have responsibility for the departments of Finance, Materials Management, Revenue Cycle and Managed Care contracting. We are confident that Patrick will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to our financial operations, fostering a culture of fiscal responsibility and will be instrumental in navigating

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Editor’s Note: This week Louis Kelly, Construction Forum drone photographer/videographer captures progress on the Health Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing buildings under construction at St. Louis Community College’s Flo-Valley Campus.  The first building viewed by Louis’ drone is the Advanced Manufacturing Center project. Kadean Construction is partnering with NAVIGATE Building Solutions, and JEMA, design architects on […]

From The Telegraph:  More money is being pumped into port plans at Cairo, though no timetable has been set for the work initially expected to be completed next year. The federal government last week announced the Alexander-Cairo Port District at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers will receive a $150,000 grant to develop […]

As we welcome the fall season, we have a lot to be excited about at KDHX. Personally, I am excited for college football season to kick off and to cheer on my alma mater - the Mississippi State Bulldogs. 

This fall at KDHX, we are excited to usher in a new season of opportunities. The shared love of independent, diverse, and local music bonds KDHX listeners, supporters, volunteers, and staff. KDHX is one of the country's most enduring and successful independent community radio stations because it unites us with the power of music and the joy of discovery. 

Looking forward, KDHX continues to evolve and grow. We have taken steps to make the station welcoming and make sure the station showcases a wide variety of musical styles and genres. Off the air, here are some ways you can engage with us:

Community Events
This fall, we are excited to engage with listeners at community events like Music at the Intersection on September 9-10 and Tower Grove Pride on September 23-24. Visit our table to say hello and grab the latest KDHX sticker!

New Director of Volunteer Connections
Recognizing the vital role of volunteers in our 36-year history, we are enhancing the volunteer experience at KDHX. On August 15, Andrea Dunn, current Director of Donor Relations, took charge as the first Director of Volunteer Connections, proactively planning social events, gathering feedback, and hosting one-on-one meetings to ensure our volunteers are valued. 

Currently Seeking New DJs
KDHX is welcoming new DJs to the airwaves. Apply now on KDHX.org. DJ Jackie T premiered her new show, “Full Circle” on August 13, and DJ Nick kicks off “Get Around Sound” on September 14. We have DJs in training that will be added to the airwaves soon, continuing KDHX’s 36-year history of increasing community participation in radio so that diverse and independent voices enrich our audiences' perspectives.

Listen Live & Local
Our monthly Listen Live & Local series, generously supported by our donors, shines a spotlight on local talent. Catch live in-studio performances and interviews with KDHX DJs on 88.1 and our YouTube Channel. Join us on September 12 for a session with Orangetree. 

As we move forward, the power of music and the joy of discovery remains at the heart of KDHX. Your involvement, whether as a listener, donor, or volunteer, fuels our mission to keep independent programming free and accessible. 

Excited to move into year 36 of independent and listener-supported community radio,

Kelly K. Wells
Executive Director

ALTON - It was an early morning at the Alton VFW Post 1308 as volunteers came out in support of local veterans to replace the building’s ceiling. Associates from the Alton Home Depot, members of Lewis and Clark Community College’s Building Futures YouthBuild program, and additional volunteers are hard at work today, Aug. 29. They hope to replace all the ceiling tiles by the end of the day, which will revitalize Post 1308. “It’s all hands on deck,” Alton Home Depot store manager Mary Boschert said. Post 1308, located at 4445 North Alby Street, has undergone nearly $12,000 worth of necessary repairs over the past six months. The ceiling tiles totaled $6,000, a donation from Home Depot. The Home Depot Foundation and their volunteer task force, Team Depot , often work with veterans. Boschert added that approximately 35,000 Home Depot associates across the U.S. have served in the military, and the company has donated over $400 million and many hours towar

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We are excited to announce that Ronnie Wisdom and Andrea Dunn will be taking on new roles at KDHX. 

Both of these role shifts reflect priorities in our strategic plan around community engagement and volunteers.

Ronnie’s role will shift to Director of Community Connections. As the director of the community connections department, Ronnie will continue much of the work of his current department while adding two focuses: leading the continued development and implementation of our community engagement plan and leading the community advisory board. 

Andrea will be leading a new department for KDHX: Volunteer Connections. Long in the works, the volunteer connections department will strengthen the connection between volunteers and each other, volunteers and staff, and volunteers and the community. 

Andrea has chosen to take on this new role to fulfill her vision of creating a culture for volunteers in which they can thrive in their roles and to create a culture of belonging among all volunteers. 

Read more from Andrea about the new volunteer connections department.

The community connections and volunteer connections departments will deeply collaborate to expand and engage audiences and community partners, support volunteers in their roles at KDHX, recruit new volunteers, and connect volunteers to KDHX partners and KDHX-supported community events.

Andrea’s shift away from fundraising will open the position of Director of Donor Connections. Our fundraising calendar is in place for the rest of the year, and with the support of Ronnie, Kelly, and other staff, she will continue to guide our fundraising efforts until a new director is hired. We remain committed to the community-centric fundraising model and are excited to add new people to our staff team who align with those values.

In partnership, 
Kelly, Andrea, Ronnie

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 (ECUSD7) Board of Education has approved the purchase of materials for a new K-5 social studies curriculum. At their meeting last night, Aug. 28, board members listened to a presentation by Tara Fox, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Fox outlined the new social studies curriculum for K-5 classes and how it will meet Illinois standards for inquiry-based social studies education. “We wanted to make sure with our new curriculum that we have a holistic approach to social studies education in District #7, and make sure that we’re building upon those skills as we move throughout,” Fox said. “So a child who enters our district in kindergarten and exits in 12th grade, what does that look like in the social studies program?” The school district began reevaluating the social studies curriculum a few years ago, but this process was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When conversations

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Haji Gul Osmani has been jailed in isolation at the City Justice Center since his arrest in July.

A Spanish Lake woman is accused of breaking into the father of her child’s home and demanding child support at knifepoint.

The inaugural Evolution Festival, the two-day music, bourbon and BBQ fest in Forest Park, is in the books.  I took in the whole kit-and-kaboodle — every band, every bourbon, every booth — and here are 25 highlights, sights, sounds, tastes and observations from the big weekend. 

ALTON - Temperatures might have cooled this week, but the Salvation Army branch in Alton will operate as a cooling center if they spike again. The Salvation Army, located at 525 Alby Street, has several programs for community members. Captain Cassy Grey explained that the building remains open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when temperatures are above 85 degrees, so people can cool off. When temperatures are below 85, people are still welcome to stop by for the Army’s programs or to be connected with services. “People will just come in and out because we have so many programs during the week,” Grey said. “We’re so grateful and blessed by this community…We all need to come together to take care of each other. And we’re so blessed by this community and how the community has blessed the Salvation Army, we’re able to bless others.” Every Monday, the Army partners with Little Caesar’s for a “pizza ministry” from 11 a.m.

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The shooting happened just before 9 p.m. on Whisper Lake Drive.

Research commissioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services analyzed only staffing levels below what experts have previously called ideal. Patient advocates have been pushing for more staff to improve care.