The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU APR 6 The Cuts, Jess-O-Lantern, and Katelyn Richards - Mojos - … [Read more...]
Members of State Senate Walk Away from Negotiations as Budget Deal Falls Apart
ALBANY - It appears that a deal has not been reached in the effort to pass a new state budget, now nearly a week overdue. Budget talks between the legislature and governor collapsed Wednesday night after members of the Senate left the Capitol, … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Set for Thursday Night, April 6
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School will hold its 38th Annual Battle of the Classes on Thursday, April 6th at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium. The Battle of the Classes is a month-long fundraising effort by the school, which culminates in a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Falconer Man Arrested in Connection to 12 Separate Arsons in Jamestown and Falconer
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have announced that a suspect is now in custody in connection to a string of recent arsons that took place on the city's north side. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings and other local officials held a … [Read more...]
Police Investigate South Side Arson, Say It’s not Connected to Last Month’s North Side Arsons
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police are investigating yet another arson incident, this time at a home on the south side of town. City Firefighters were called to a reported fire at 206 Charles St. just before 7 a.m. Tuesday, with heavy fire being spotted … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Search for New Superintendent Moves Forward
JAMESTOWN - The effort to find a new superintendent for Jamestown Public Schools is moving along. Last Month the school board selected Western New York Educational Service Council (WNYESC) as the district’s search consultant. The group will help … [Read more...]
State Legislature Comes to Tentative Agreement on Budget
ALBANY - State lawmakers have finally come to an agreement on a new state budget. Upstate Uber, increased tuition assistance, and more money for schools are just a few of the items in the new $152 billion state budget poised for passage today in … [Read more...]
City Police Continue to Follow Up on Leads in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is continuing its investigation into a series of arsons that took place late last month on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings said Monday night following the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – The Reg Lenna’s Len Barry Discusses the Shaolin Warriors Show on April 7
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, March 31, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Len Barry from the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts to learn more about the Shaolin Warriors show, taking place on Friday, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Extender Bills with No Sign of Budget Agreement
ALBANY - Four days into the month of April and there’s still not a state budget agreement in Albany. On Monday the State Assembly and Senate passed a series of extender bills to keep state government open and operating under spending approved in … [Read more...]
