Bill Keeler is a radio talk show host and television producer in Utica, NY. He began his radio career during his junior year in high school in 1981, as a disc jockey and play-by-play announcer for the Little Falls Mets radio broadcasts, a now dissolved Single A farm team of the New York Mets franchise. From 1989 until 2012, his controversial brand of ‘shock jock’ radio entertained audiences in Utica, Syracuse, Albany and Providence, Rhode Island with FM Talk. Since 2002, he has produced and appeared in several television programs including the stunt driven program, “The Keeler Show,” and a cooking program called, “Plate Night.” In 2009, he launched an online newspaper in the Utica area, Utica Daily News, which operated until 2012. In 2013, he made the transition into News/Talk radio as the morning show host on WIBX 950 AM in Utica, which is also simulcast each morning over WFXV Fox 33 TV. Keeler also owns a television production company, which produces several television programs and commercial campaigns (including political campaigns) that air throughout Upstate New York. He supports several charities including Toys for Tots, Operation Sunshine, and has been promoting testing for early detection of cancer since his own bout with the disease in 2018. He’s currently a board member with Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers. He resides in the Utica area with his wife and family.
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Senator Joe Griffo Brings NYS Education Commissioner and Schools Together
As schools prepare for Tuesday's budget vote, there's an unease regarding school finances and anticipated state aid. State Senator Joe Griffo (R-Rome) organized a forum between local representatives, school administrators, and NYS Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa, to make sure she understands the concerns of Upstate NY schools.
Two Young Males with Shotgun Arrested in Herkimer After Car Crash, Foot Chase
A motor vehicle accident in Herkimer, followed by witnesses claiming they saw two men running from the scene with a shotgun, resulted in two arrests Friday morning in the village, according to Herkimer Police Chief Mike Jory.
Oriskany Battle Field Site of Serious Two-Car Accident in Whitestown
A Rome woman was airlifted to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse where she is now listed in stable condition, following a two-car accident at the Oriskany Battlefield on Wednesday.
Oneida Man Arrested on Sexual Performance of a Child Charges
New York State Police have arrested an Oneida man on charges of a sexual performance of a child charges. Police arrested 26-year-old Tyler J. Cook of Oneida on Tuesday.
Wanted: Woman with 5 Arrest Warrants and a Sarcastic Mugshot?
Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers and the Rome City Police Department are asking for people to share information on the whereabouts of this week's Wanted Person of the Week, who gave police a rather sarcastic look for her mugshot.
They Look Like Bumble Bees, But Are Slow and Bore Holes in Wood
This week I was noticing saw dust all over the floor of a shed I had recently built in my back yard. Where was the saw dust coming from? The first thing I thought was that we have drilled holes in the wood and carpenter ants are eating away at the wood.
Is the Canadian Wildfire Smoke Coming Back to Upstate New York?
It was almost one year ago that Upstate New York and much of the eastern portion of the United States experienced cloudy, smoggy days because of thick, unsafe smoke from the Canadian wildfires.
Guess How Much Your Upstate NY Home’s Value Increased This Year
There's big news for Upstate New York homeowners and it's all about the value of their homes. Bill and Robin Mongeau of River Hills Properties, hosts of the new tv show SOLD in Upstate NY, revealed the good news this past weekend on their show.
Which NY Casino Swept Industry Magazine’s Food and Beverage Awards?
Which New York casino received several awards for food and entertainment from Casino Player's Magazine? Yup, you guess it: The Turning Stone Resort and Casino earned 14 awards from the magazine including Best Overall Dining, Best Overall Entertainment and Best New Restaurant in New York from the 2024 Best of Dining and Nightlife Awards.
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Griffo’s Bill Will Allow Towns to Save Maintenance Money on Low-Traffic Roads
Should a town be required to give a seldom traveled country road the same maintenance as a heavily traveled road? Senator Joe Griffo doesn't think so and a bill that recently passed in which he sponsored would give the towns the opportunity to determine the amount of resources used on a road if it's deemed low-volume.