WWRI-LP was an
FM radio station broadcasting on 95.1
MHz, licensed to
Coventry, Rhode Island. The WWRI-LP license is owned by the Marconi Broadcasting Foundation. The station has been off the air and silent since October 1, 2020 at 5:30 p.m., when its programming moved to
WPVD. Prior to leaving the air, WWRI-LP had broadcast a
classic rock format. The station began broadcasting February 9, 2016. WWRI-LP was managed by Chris DiPaola,
owner of
WBLQ (1230) and manager of
WSUB-LP
WSUB-LP (96.7 FM) is a radio station licensed to the community of Ashaway, Rhode Island. It serves the greater Westerly, Rhode Island, region as well as part of southern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut. The station is owned by The ...
("96.7 the Buzz") in
Westerly, Rhode Island. WWRI-LP had local community members on air each day, such as John Parente, Johnny Mac & more. Long-time radio DJ Kickin' Al was the afternoon drive host from 2016 to 2019. January 2020 marked the start of the station's local community morning show, "Mac & Boots In The Morning", hosted by Johnny Mac & John Botello.
References
External links
I-95.1 website*
{{Rock Radio Stations in Rhode Island
Radio stations established in 2016
2016 establishments in Rhode Island
Classic rock radio stations in the United States
WRI-LP
Coventry, Rhode Island
Community radio stations in the United States