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
Weekend Forecast: Frost and Fire Possible
There is a chance of frost and increased wildfire spread in Central New York April 30-May 1, 2022.
Afton Man Charged with Rape and Assault of Two Children Under Age 11
James D. Blackman, a 32-year-old man from Afton, New York is charged with raping and sexually assaulting two children under age 11.
NYS Parolee Allegedly Found with 9mm Ruger Handgun in Utica
Marquise Howard (age 25) of Utica was arrested after police say they found a 9mm Ruger in his Eagle Street home on April 28, 2022.
Firefighters Battle Blaze At Mazzaferro’s Market In Rome
The Rome Police Department is requesting that everyone avoid the area of Mazzaferro’s Market on Ridge Mills Road.
Utica Police Arrest Two On Weapons Charges, New UPD Recruits Sworn-In
Utica Police have have arrested two men on weapons charges in separate incidents.
Jefferson County Man Arrested, Prime Suspect in Murder of Sister
Anthony R. Dibella (age 51) is under arrest as the prime suspect in the April 28, 2022 murder of his sister, 67-year-old Wanda T. Paoli, of Lyme, New York.
Louisiana Man with Active Warrants Tracked by Drones, K-9, and Troopers in Enfield Woods
Current Newfield, NY and former Louisiana resident Roy L. Searles (age 41) was taken into custody in Enfield, NY following a search by NYSP, a K-9, and drone on April 26, 2022.
Quick Thinking, Hero Rookie Trooper Saves Child’s Life on Taconic State Parkway
New York State Trooper Joseph Mackey saved the life of a child while on his way home from work along the Taconic State Parkway on April 24, 2022.
Syracuse Woman Charged With Grand Larceny Following Theft From Boscov’s
A Syracuse woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Boscov’s store at the Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford.
Milton Man Killed in Head-On Crash with Tractor Trailer in Kingston
Tramayne Holmes, a 40-year-old man from Milton, New York, was killed in a crash with a tractor trailer on State Route 28 in Kingston, NY on April 26, 2022.