To paraphrase a great Missourian, Mark Twain, “the reports of the death of KDHX are greatly exaggerated.”

We need your help in correcting a misperception that the sale of KDHX is a certainty. It is not. Two parties (Double Helix and K-Love, Inc) have agreed to a sale, but the bankruptcy judge has yet to approve any of this.

It is far from certain that she will.

We are continuing to make this case to the public. On Monday evening, we will have a large and determined slice of the community showing its peaceful solidarity during a candlelight vigil at Strauss Park and at the KDHX building (3524 Washington Ave.) in Grand Center. The event runs 6:30PM-8PM.

But this is not just a kum-ba-ya moment. The opposition to the sale of KDHX is well-organized and well-funded. And critical court dates approach. The community is rising to the occasion, and it is unwise to underestimate not only its passion, but its preparation.

All are resolved to “Keep KDHX Alive and Local,” and they are not simply singing hymns and making speeches. The broader St. Louis community has generously funded a legal war chest and assembled a robust legal team that has already successfully defended the voting rights of the Associate Members of KDHX as well as opposed the plans to sell KDHX assets in bankruptcy court.  

Our team is well prepared to derail the ill-advised plans to sell the station and relegate it to an internet-only status. Scores of volunteers are raising funds from a groundswell of KDHX supporters to provide a convincing exit plan for consideration by the Court. This reorganization plan will be in the best interests of KDHX, its creditors, and all stakeholders. This plan will make KDHX whole and healthy again, without leaving a hole in the community. 

Financial support is coming from all corners. This funding represents a serious challenge to the out-of-state media conglomerate that has underwritten one side in these bankruptcy proceedings and expects to be rewarded by stripping KDHX for parts and turning it into another corporate media outlet.

We like our chances, and we welcome you to visit with us on Monday night and see and hear for yourself.  

We hope you will help us complete a story that has been only half-told thus far. This will be a proud moment for St. Louis. KDHX is a one-of-a-kind cultural treasure in this City, and its champions will not be deterred.