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

Human Rights Commission Co-Sponsoring Juneteenth Movie Event with National Comedy Center

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Human Rights Commission has approved funding to co-sponsor with the National Comedy Center a Juneteenth event. The National Comedy Center is planning to show "The Nutty Professor" starring Eddie Murphy on Monday, June 19. HRC member … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Juneteenth, Kim Knight, National Comedy Center, Theresa Baginski

Mayor Sundquist Discussed Workforce Development Concerns With Representatives in Washington D.C.

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discussed workforce development concerns with representatives in Washington D.C. on a recent trip. Sundquist was in the nation's capitol for the National League of Cities' lobby day where he was able to meet with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Eddie Sundquist, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Jamestown City Council, National League of Cities, Nick Langworthy, SNAP Program, Workforce Development

Brocton Receives State Funding for Water Main Replacement

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Brocton has been approved a grant and loan to replace a water main on Central Avenue. The funding is coming from $70 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State that was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, Village of Brocton

Special Audubon Lights Event Tonight

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is adding an Audubon Lights Pop-up event tonight. Audubon Lights features a luminary-lit path through a trail of lasers, spotlights, rain lights, and more through the woods and around the ponds. The walk ends in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Audubon Lights

Jamestown BPU Receives Recognition from American Heart Association

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received national gold-level recognition from the American Heart Association. The award is in recognition for the BPU's commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Heart Association, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Workforce Well-Being Scorecard

Former President Trump Charged with 34 Felony Counts in Manhattan Court

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Former President Donald Trump was charged by a New York grand jury with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court, becoming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alvin Bragg Jr., Donald Trump, Manhattan Criminal Court, Michael Cohen

Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Projects

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools officials broke ground Tuesday for the first phase of $86.5 million worth of Capital Improvement Projects in the district. District taxpayers approved the improvement projects in May 2021. Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eric Zeffiro, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Tech Academy, Kevin Whitaker, Raymond Fashano Tech Academy, Young and Wright Architectural

County Officials Caution About Possible Severe Storms Today

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Officials are warning about possible severe storms today. County Director of EMS Noel Guttman said in a release that county officials attended briefings with local and national weather reporting organizations about the potential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County EMS, National Weather Service in Buffalo, Noel Guttman, severe storm

ERA Team VP Donates to United Ways

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local United Ways have accepted a donation from ERA Team VP. ERA Team VP raised $8,955.62 to support United Way agencies in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties as well as several United Ways in Pennsylvania. To raise this amount, ERA Team VP had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, ERA Team VP, United Way, United Way campaign, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

People Reminded to Call UDig NY Before Digging, Excavation Projects

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As part of "Safe Digging Month," people are reminded to call "8-1-1" before starting digging, excavation, or demolition projects. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging along with reminding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Public Service Commission, Rory Christian, Safe Digging Month, UDig NY

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Licensed by Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Donate

On Air Now

  • Overnight Music
Stream WRFA

Corporate Support

Donate to WRFA
Donate to WRFA

Recent News

  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 24, 2026
  • [LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – September 24, 2026
  • Silver Creek Schools Mourn Student Who Died Following Train Accident
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