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.
Bill Keeler
Utica Superintendent Discusses Saturday Shooting, Shot Security Officer Named
The Acting Superintendent of Schools at the Utica School District talked about Saturday's shooting outside the Proctor Football game, and safety plans moving forward during an interview Monday morning with WIBX's Keeler Show.
Listen to Keeler’s 911 Broadcast from 22 Years Ago, 9/11/01
22-years-ago on September 11, 2001, it was a normal radio morning for WIBX's Bill Keeler. He was doing his morning show on rock radio station WRCK and it seemed like a normal morning. Somewhere shortly after 8:46 a.m. things began to change as the television in the studio began showing images of fire coming from the World Trade Center in New York City. The on-air crew would soon find out that America would never be the same.
Utica Police Identifies Alleged 16-Year-Old Shooter at Football Game
Police in Utica have confirmed they have a 16-year-old male in custody, on charges of attempted murder following a shooting outside the Proctor football game on Saturday. Police say, after making a positive identification of the male early Sunday, he eventually turned himself into police.
Breaking News: Shooting at Proctor Football Game in Utica
There was a shooting at Saturday's Proctor football game. This is an active event. More details coming.
Jehovah’s Witness Rep Explains New “Non-Door-Knock” Outreach Program
If you're a homeowner, you're probably familiar with the knock on your door that turns out to be two Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) with an interest in spreading the word of God. Last year in August, the church returned to door-knocking, a practice that had been suspended temporarily because of the COVID pandemic. Now, the ministry is expanding with an outreach program that doesn't include knocking.
Police Investigating 2-Car Crash on Friday Afternoon in N. Utica
Police in Utica are investigating a 2-car accident on Friday afternoon on Herkimer Rd. in North Utica near Aldi.
UPD Asking for Help Finding Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of Week
The Utica Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding this week's Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers Wanted Person of the Week.
ESPN Blackout- Will We Be Able To See the Jets – Bills Game This Monday Night?
The NFL season opens on Thursday night and for local fans, the Buffalo Bills will open with Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. But, will local fans be able to see the game as Spectrum cable is currently in a battle with Disney, which is currently blocking ESPN and other networks from Spectrum?
Oneida and Herkimer Counties Exploring 911 Consolidation
Adjacent Upstate New York counties, Oneida and Herkimer announced on Wednesday, they're exploring the possibility of consolidating the two 911 systems, according to a press release issued on Wednesday afternoon.
Attorneys Explain $350K, Plus $2 Award Favoring Upstate NY Veteran
Last month, a jury awarded an Upstate NY veteran $350,002 in a judgement against New York State after it determined he had been discriminated against in the workplace. Where did the $2 come from?