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

All Four Candidates for Family Court Judge Will Appear on November Ballot

September 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - It appears that all four candidates for the recently created second Chautauqua County Family Court judge position will have their names on the ballot for the 2014 General Election. Primary day 2014 saw contested races for six parties … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 Election, Beth Kresge, Chautauqua County Family Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, Conservative Party, Democratic Party, Elisabeth Rankin, Green Party, Independence Party, James Spann Jr., Jeffrey Piazza, Michael Sullivan, Republican Party, Sally Jaroszynski, State Primary, State Primary Day, Working Familes Party

Westfield Murder Suspects Plead Not Guilty to Federal Charges

September 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The two men accused of killing Mary Whitaker last month in her Westfield summer home have pleaded not guilty to all federal charges during a hearing Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Buffalo. According to a report in today’s Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Sanford, Jonathan Conklin, Mary E. Whitaker, Mary Whitaker, U.S. District Court, Westfield Homicide

City Police Confiscate Drugs, Gun During Tuesday Raid

September 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown police have arrested two more city residents on drug charges following a raid that took place 254 Barrett Ave. On Tuesday afternoon police raided the home and found 40 bags of heroin, more than two ounces of cocaine and a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cocaine, Drug Arrest, Drug Bust, Heroin, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Jamestown Police Department, Michael Newton, Nicole Campbell, Police Report

Pegulas Offer to Buy Buffalo Bills for NFL-Record $1.4 Billion

September 10, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Terry and Kim Pegula placed an NFL-record bid of $1.4 billion to purchase the Buffalo Bills and keep them in Western New York. A person with direct knowledge of the sale process confirmed the winning bid to The Associated Press on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Kim Pegula, Miami Dolphins, National Football League, NFL, Ralph Wilson, Stephen Ross, Terry Pegula

Primary Day Arrives in New York State

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Tuesday is Primary Day in Chautauqua County and across new York state with several key election on today’s ballot. For local voters, both major parties as well as major third parties will all have contested races. Highlighting this year’s primary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2014 Election, Andrew Cuomo, Beth Kresge, Chautauqua County Family Court, Elisabeth Rankin, James Spann Jr., Jeffry Piazza, Kathy Hochul, Randy Credico, Robert Duffy, Sally Jaroszynski, State Primary, State Primary Day, Timothy Wu, Zephyr Teachout

Reed Wants President to Provide Specific Details During Wednesday Address

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - All of America is waiting to hear President Barack Obama outline his plans for dealing with Islamic Militants when he delivers a nationally televised address on Wednesday night, and that includes members of Congress. Congressman Tom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Iraq, Islamic Militants, Syria, Tom Reed

[LISTEN] Jamestown City Officials Discuss Illegal Drug Activity During Monday Meeting

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials spent much of Monday’s Jamestown City Council work session discussing the growing drug problem in the area. Council President Greg Rabb asked police chief Harry Snellings to provide details on what the police department … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Appleyard Terrace, David Withers, Drug Forum, Greg Rabb, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Sam Teresi

Becky Newman Receives 2014 Robert H. Jackson Center Teacher Award

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Becky Newman of Jamestown has been named recipient of the third annual Robert H. Jackson Center Regional Award for Teaching Justice. The award was created to recognize educators who have made an outstanding contribution toward teaching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Becky Newman, Jamestown High School, Robert H. Jackson Center

[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Interview with Deborah Madar, Author of Convergence

September 9, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Originally airing Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. Local author Deborah Madar is a guest on Arts on Fire and discusses her debut novel, Convergence (published by No Frills, Buffalo, N.Y.). Readers have described the booked as a psychological thriller and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Arts on Fire, Convergence, Deborah Madar

Appleyard Terrace Shooting Suspect, Alleged Burglary Accomplice Captured in Tennessee

September 8, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JACKSON, TENN - The man wanted in connection to a shooting that took place the night of Sept. 2 in Jamestown is now in police custody. Jamestown city police say 20 year-old Trenton Grant was placed into custody by federal officials in Jackson, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appleyard Terrace, Burglary, Isaiah Pearson, Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, Shooting, Shooting Incident, Trenton Grant

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Radio Curious
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • CHQ Transit Offering Free Rides To Veterans On November 11
  • Literacy Volunteers Of Chautauqua County Receive Grant For Mobile Computer Labs
  • LoGuidice Educational Center Hosting Veterans Day Social Today
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