In 1996, WRWD-AM-FM and WBWZ were sold by Walker to Hudson Valley Radio Partners, a short-term holding company.

Following the announcement of the proposed Clear Channel decision to be acquired by a private equity group, WRWD (AM) ended its simulcast, which has moved to WRWB-FM (99.3 MHz) in Ellenville.

They then hired Tommy Lee Walker, a former DJ to take over morning drive for a short run before they parted ways.

In July 2018, Party Marty Mitchell was let go and the iHeart syndicated Bobby Bones show began in Morning Drive.

On July 1, 2019, Beth Christy (formerly of crosstown Townsquare Media-owned WKXP/WZAD) returned to WRWD to host the midday show replacing iHeart Premium Choice talent Billy Greenwood.