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
They’re Here, First Two Peregrine Falcon Chicks Of The Season Hatch In Utica
The first two hatches of Peregrine Falcon chicks of the 2022 breeding season have taken place in Utica.
Stay Off The Road, Vehicles You Cannot Operate On Utica Streets
Following repeated complaints from local residents, The Utica Police Department recently conducted a motor bike-ATV enforcement detail, primarily in the North and East Utica areas.
Congratulations To The Newest Oneida County Correction Officers
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office held its 2022 Basic Corrections Academy Graduation Ceremony on Friday.
Four Overdoses Trigger Spike Alert In Oneida County
The Oneida County Overdose Response Team has issued a overdose spike alert triggered by four non-fatal drug overdoses on that happened on May 3.
Two Men Shot In West Utica, Police Asking For The Public’s Help
Utica Police are investigating a shooting that happened at about 8:30 Thursday night on the 900 block of Saratoga Street.
Equine Deaths Cause Cancellation Of Racing At Vernon Downs
The barn area at Vernon Downs is closed and all horses stabled at the harness racing track are under quarantine until further notice due to two equine deaths.
21 Displaced After Multi-Family House Fire In Herkimer
Volunteers from the Central and Northern New York Chapter of the American Red Cross are providing emergency aid to 21 people following a multi-family house fire on North Main Street in Herkimer.
Utica Man Charged With Biting Three UPD Officers
A Utica man is facing charges after allegedly biting three Utica Police officers.
Big Changes For This Year’s Heart Run And Walk, What You Need To Know
America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk Weekend is almost here.
Not So Free, Turbo Tax To Pay $141 Million For Misleading Taxpayers
The company behind the Turbo Tax filing program will be forking over $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services.