WPVD AM 1290 is a radio station in Providence, Rhode Island, USA covering local news, sports, business, politics and community events.
The station is an affiliate of National Public Radio (NPR).
WPVD AM 1290 in Providence, Rhode Island is a low-power public radio station rebroadcasting the signal of WNPN FM 89.3, the flagship station of The Public's Radio (formerly called Rhode Island Public Radio).
The station's history dates back to 1947 when WNAF first went on the air. It changed call letters and owners many times through the years, becoming public radio station WRNI in 1998 under the ownership of Boston University, which operates WBUR FM.
In 2007, Rhode Island Public Radio bought the station from Boston University, although it continued to retransmit WBUR programming. On October 8, 2011, the station stopped airing English-language programming and replaced it with Latino Public Radio, which leased air time from Rhode Island Public Radio. Spanish-language programming continued until April 1, 2018.
This radio station is owned by The Public's Radio.
For WPVD AM 1290 contact information, see the Rhode Island news media contacts at EasyMediaList.com.
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WRNI AM 1290 Aims to Be Major Player in Rhode Island Radio Market
-- The Providence Phoenix reported on June 10, 2010 about the ambitions of WRNI AM, which is now a Spanish-language station called Latino Public Radio:
"Long a glorified repeater station for its erstwhile owner, Boston public radio powerhouse WBUR, the outlet has lately gained independence, beefed up its newsroom, and watched its ratings surge by more than one-third to almost 70,000 listeners per week.
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