I'm the News Director at WIBX and have worked in radio in Utica since 1982 when I got my start at WRUN. I graduated from Herkimer County Community College with a degree in Radio-TV Broadcasting and I'm currently a member of the HCCC Radio-TV Advisory Committee. I love music, collecting sports memorabilia, golfing, biking and yes I'll admit it, professional wrestling. I am also an avid sports fan as well rooting for the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Houston Astros, and Colgate University. A favorite charitable cause is The Rescue Mission of Utica, where I volunteer every Thanksgiving, and participating in the Sitrin STARS Program. In addition to my daily newscasts, you can catch me co-hostng the CNY Travel Show every Sunday morning.
Jim Rondenelli
New York State Looks To Make Holiday Travel Easier
Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended now until 6:00AM on Tuesday, May 31 to ease travel through the Memorial Day Weekend.
Boilermaker Revises COVID Participation Policy
Boilermaker officials announced today that COVID restrictions are being lifted for participation in the 15K, 5K and wheelchair races.
Parades And Wreath Layings Highlight Local Memorial Day Events
Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day and there are several local events happening to mark the day.
And Then There Were Eight, Sheriff’s Office Captures Two Of Ten Most Wanted
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office released it 2022 Top Ten Most Wanted List just last week.
You can now cross two names off that list.
Herkimer College To Freeze Tuition Rates For 2022-23 Academic Year
In-state tuition and fee rates will remain the same at Herkimer College for the 2022-23 academic year.
Accord, NY Man Accepts Boilermaker Wheelchair Challenge
The Boilermaker Road Race returns to its traditional July date this year after being held last year in October.
Sheriff’s Office Has Some Boater Safety Tips Before You Hit The Lake
With Memorial Day weekend almost here, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is stressing the importance of boater safety.
A Piece Of Americana, The Norman Rockwell Exhibit Comes To MWPAI
The landmark Norman Rockwell exhibition is coming to Utica's Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in June.
Keep The Change, Utica Police Receiving Numerous Panhandling Complaints
Utica Police say they’ve been receiving numerous complaints recently regarding individuals soliciting money from passing motorists at various intersections throughout the city.
Man Accused Of Pointing Pistol At Motorist During Road Rage Incident
Utica Police have made two arrests in separate incidents.