WRFA-LP 107.9 FM

A listener supported, non-commercial, low power FM radio station in Jamestown, NY.


Stream WRFA

  • Home
  • News
    • Local News
    • WRFA Election Coverage 2025
    • Local Arts and Entertainment
    • Station News and Events
    • Audio Posts
    • Video
  • Listen
  • Programming Guide
    • Interactive Schedule
    • I Remember
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
  • Local Shows
    • Alex’s Variety Hour
    • Arts on Fire
    • Arts on Fire LIVE
    • Chautauqua Lectures
    • Chautauqua Sunrise with Doc Hamels
    • Community Matters
    • Da Platform
    • Da Unwind
    • Diamond Run Radio
    • The Latin Inspiration
    • Local Rush Hour
    • Power Chord Hour
    • Remembering Rock n Roll
    • Small Things Considered
    • Stormin Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show
    • The Swedish Hour
    • Third Street Garage
    • YWCA Jamestown Broadscast
  • Audio Vault
  • About
    • Join the WRFA Team
    • E-Newsletter Sign Up
  • Donate
    • WRFA Supporters
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Archives for News / Local News

Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Ribbon Cut On Joan Rivers’ Legendary Joke File Exhibit At National Comedy Center

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Members of Joan Rivers' team joined National Comedy Center officials in cutting the ribbon on exhibit that feature’s the late comedian’s legendary joke file. Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the collection of nearly 70,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joan Rivers, Journey Gunderson, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Melissa Rivers, National Comedy Center

JCC Hosting Virtual Seminars On New Tuition-Free Adult Learner Program

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is hosting two virtual information sessions about a new tuition-free adult learner program. The sessions are designed to help adults ages 25 to 55 learn how they can attend college tuition-free this fall with the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, State University of New York Reconnect initiative, SUNY Reconnect

JCLC Holding Open House To Celebrate 35th Anniversary

August 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Community Learning Council is holding an open house to celebrate its 35th Anniversary. The event will take place 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 at Lincoln Elementary School located at 301 Front Street in Jamestown. There will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community Learning Council

Changes To NYS Discovery Laws Goes Into Effect

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Changes to New York State’s Discovery Laws have gone into effect. Passed as part of the 2026 State Budget, amendments to the discovery process are meant to support survivors of domestic violence and other serious crimes, hold perpetrators … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: discovery law, New York State Budget

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 24-year old Brandon Uber pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to possession of child pornography involving a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Mango, Brandon Uber, Child Pornography, child sexual abuse materials, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

Gus Macker 3-On-3 Tournament This Weekend

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2025 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown Community College’s campus this Saturday and Sunday. The event is hosted by the City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS), and signature sponsor, Southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solution, Gus Macker, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union

Reg Memory Cafe To Feature Textile Craft With Deb Eck

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Memory Café at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will feature textile crafts with Deb Eck on August 12. The Memory Cafe is a free respite and arts program for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking (including cognitive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Deb Eck, Memory Café, Pearl City Clay House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Chautauqua County, SUNY Fredonia To Explore Creating Forensic Crime Lab

August 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government and SUNY Fredonia have announced a joint effort to explore the development of a public forensic crime laboratory on the university’s campus. Chautauqua County recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Jason Schmidt, Jim Quattrone, SUNY Fredonia

South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Receives Planning Grant

August 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District has received a $50,000 grant from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation. The Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant will be used for a Wastewater Treatment Plant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant

National Walleye Tour Returns To Dunkirk Today and Tomorrow

August 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Walleye Tour returns to Dunkirk this week. The event takes place today through August 8 at the Dunkirk City Pier. It will feature elite competition in one of the country’s most productive walleye fisheries. Anglers will launch at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadwick Bay Marina, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Dunkirk City Pier, High As A Hawk Dispensary, National Walleye Tour Championship, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Radio EcoShock
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – June 18, 2026
  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Molitor – June 18, 2026
  • Jamestown YMCA To Provide Free Meals For Kids This Summer
WRFA LP 107.9 FM is licensed by the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts in Jamestown, NY.

Copyright © 2026 WRFALP.com 107.9 FM