East Providence, RI –
Beginning Monday January 7th, 630 WPRO-AM and 99.7 FM, Rhode Island’s #1 radio station for news and information, ushers in a new era in it’s 81 year history with the addition of well-known and respected newsman Gene Valicenti as the new morning host on WPRO-AM and 99.7 FM from 6AM-9AM weekdays.
Gene Valicenti is one of the most watched personalities in Rhode Island where he co-anchors the WJAR-TV 5:30 pm and 6:00 pm newscasts. Gene brings more than 20 years of Rhode Island news broadcasting experience to the WPRO Morning News each and every weekday. With an intimate knowledge of Rhode Island and neighboring Massachusetts, the “WPRO Morning News with Gene Valicenti” will help listeners get their weekday started with news, traffic, weather and the unique touch of Gene Valicenti. Gene will talk with news makers, politicians and provide expert commentary and analysis on stories affecting Rhode Islanders.
Gene’s radio appearances at WPRO began in 2010 hosting “The Gene Valicenti Show” on Saturday mornings. Gene Valicenti said, “Rhode Island has been waking up to WPRO since the days of Salty Brine. It goes without saying that hosting the WPRO Morning News is a real honor for me.”
Cumulus Media Senior Vice President, Programming Mike McVay said, “We are very pleased to welcome Gene Valicenti to WPRO-AM. The addition of Gene to the lineup is an important part of Cumulus’ commitment to providing compelling live and local talk programming to Rhode Island and the Southern New England listeners.”
Cumulus Media Market Manager Barbara Haynes said, “This is going to be an excellent program! Gene is an expert at delivering the news, and with the unique talents of Bill Haberman and the WPRO and ABC news teams this show will be unmatched during the morning commute.”
WPRO-AM Program Director Craig Schwalb said, “Gene is the rare combination of local experience and longevity that can not be ignored. He is trusted by this city and will be a welcome addition to WPRO for years to come.”
Cumulus is also pleased to announce that current morning news host, Tara Granahan, has been promoted to Assistant Program Director of WPRO-AM. Tara has spent 20 years at various news outlets in Rhode Island and co hosted the WPRO Morning News since 2005.
• Download the official press release here.
• View the complete WPRO lineup here.
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