WHCN-FM (Hartford, CT)

WHCN, known as "The River 105.9," is a radio station that plays a mix of adult hits and is located in Hartford, Connecticut. It operates at a frequency of 105.9 MHz and has an effective radiated power of 16,000 watts, broadcasting from West Peak State Park in Meriden, Connecticut. The station features a diverse lineup of music, incorporating classic rock, new wave, and popular songs from today. Its format is reminiscent of the "JACK-FM" style heard in various parts of the U.S. The station's studios are situated at 10 Columbus Boulevard in Hartford. The "River" name is a local nod to the nearby Connecticut River and is shared by several adult contemporary stations across the country.

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GOOD NEWS! Teens Rush Into Burning Building & Save More Than A Dozen People

2 weeks ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

Teens Andy Goforth and Daven Hug are being praised for helping save more than a dozen people from a fire at the Village Apartments retirement community in Nashville, Illinois. Last Wednesday evening, they noticed smoke while driving home and rushed to the scene. Hearing people screaming, they immediately called 911, but after learning that emergency responders wouldn’t be there right away, they entered the building themselves to help evacuate residents.
The Most Popular Easter Candy in 2025 Is . . .

1 month ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

Google looked at the top Easter candies we've been searching for in the lead-up to Easter Sunday. And it's PEEPS in most states . . . but that doesn't mean they're our favorite. 35 states have googled Peeps more than any other Easter candy this month. Gummy candies are next with five states. No other type of candy got more than two. (Here's the map.)That doesn't mean we love Peeps though, or even like them. Plenty of those may have been HATE-searches.
*LIST* LinkedIn’s Best Large Companies To Work For In 2025

1 month ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

Finding a job you actually like going to every day can be challenging, but finding one somewhere you can actually grow your career and succeed? That may feel next to impossible, but new research from LinkedIn is here to help. Their ninth annual Top Companies List has just come out, highlighting the employers that are investing in and committed to their employees.
GOOD NEWS! Meals On Wheels Volunteer Saves Man Trapped In Bed For 3 Days.

1 month ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

A Meals on Wheels volunteer in Sacramento recently rescued a man who’d been trapped in his collapsed bed for three days. Volunteer Patricia Escobar entered the home and feared the worst when she didn’t see anyone. Then she found the man on the floor in his bedroom, confused and unable to get up, and she immediately called 911. Escobar has been a volunteer for a year and says this wasn’t the first time she’d encountered emergencies during her delivery route.
GOOD NEWS! Customer’s Fundraiser Raises Over $300K for 81 Year Old Waitress

1 month ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

An 81-year-old waitress named Betty, who’s worked at Eat’n Park in Ross Township, Pennsylvania, for over 30 years, can finally retire thanks to a viral online fundraiser. Last week, Tamie Konzier and her son Leo visited the restaurant and learned Betty was still working because Social Security wasn’t enough to cover her expenses. The customer was so moved that she left a generous tip and decided to share Betty’s story on social media.
GOOD NEWS! Rare Long Lost Beatles Audition Tape Found

1 month ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

If you know the story of the Beatles, you probably know that in 1962, they auditioned for numerous recording studios and were turned away. A rare and long-lost tape of one of those sessions has been found and we can hear it now for the first time. It's assumed that this is from the Decca Studios in London. John Lennon is on lead vocals of their cover of "Money". By the way, they recorded this on cellphone video.
The Most (And Least) Stressed States In The U.S.

1 month ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

Stress is a part of daily life for many Americans, whether it comes from money, family, health, work or relationships. But research shows overall stress levels aren’t the same across the country and it turns out, where you live may affect how stressed you are. And a new report reveals which states residents are feeling stress the most. WalletHub’s list of the Most (and Least) Stressed States is out for 2025.
GOOD NEWS! Stem Cells Restores Sight To People Blinded In Accidents

2 months ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

A groundbreaking stem cell therapy has restored sight to patients who suffered blinding eye injuries. Developed at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, the procedure involves taking stem cells from a patient’s healthy eye, growing them into a tissue graft, and transplanting them into the damaged eye. In an 18-month clinical trial, the treatment successfully restored corneal surfaces in 92% of participants, with a complete recovery in over three-quarters (77%) of cases.
GOOD NEWS! 9 Year Old Saves Friend with THE HEIMLICH!

2 months ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

A nine-year-old kid in North Carolina did the Heimlich on his friend and saved his life last week. His name is Jayceon Branch. (JAY-see-on) He was playing basketball at recess, and his friend took a bite of a granola bar. Jayceon immediately saw he was choking, and did the Heimlich hard enough to lift him up off the ground. He says he learned it watching YouTube. (Here's the security footage.)photo: GETTY
Study: Attractive Workers Make $20K More A Year Than “Unattractive” Workers

2 months ago | theriver1059.iheart.com | Kerry Collins

We all know life isn’t fair and new research is revealing just how much better it might be for the beautiful people. A new survey asks 1,050 Americans about “pretty privilege” — the idea that those who are better-looking get more advantages in life — and the majority think the pressure to look good at work is all too real. According to the poll, 81.3% of respondents feel “pretty privilege” exists at work. They believe attractive coworkers are more likely to get hired, promoted and given raises.