Entercom News/Talk 1140 WRVA Richmond VA has returned to the FM band with a simulcast on 96.1 W241AP Midlothian on New Years Day.

The simulcast replaces Classic Rock “96.1 The Planet” on the translator. WRVA previously simulcast on 98.5 W253BI from May 2014 until its July 2015 flip to Country.

Entercom, the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content in the United States, announced that News Radio 1140 WRVA is now simulcasting on 96.1 FM. Fans now have an additional option to tune in to the station’s live and local talents like John Reid on Morning Drive, Jeff Katz on Afternoon Drive and the All-Star Cast of Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity.

“News and politics are integral to the communities we serve and we’re excited to better serve our audience by expanding the distribution of News Radio 1140 WRVA in Virginia’s Capitol City,” said Bennett Zier, Entercom Richmond’s Senior Vice President and Market Manager. “News Radio 1140 WRVA has served the Richmond Community since 1925 and to add it on the FM band is a real win for this legendary brand.”