KSHE 94.7, St. Louis, known to generations of rock fans as “KSHE 95,” has been formally declared the Official Rock Radio Station of Missouri.
The designation became law under HCS SCS SB 348, which was approved on June 24, 2025. It will take effect officially on August 28. The move marks a rare moment where a local radio station receives statewide recognition for cultural and historic impact.
For State Representative Bill Lucas (R-DeSoto), the legislation was personal. Lucas grew up listening to KSHE and approached the station in March about making it the state’s official rock outlet. The station worked closely with him, providing historical documents, quotes, and even logo assets to help advance the bill…