After a truly historic season last year, The Utica Comets begin regular season play on the road tonight against the Rochester Americans. This team has done so much for the City of Utica, but it also has been great for their parent club, The Vancouver Canucks. To show thanks and support for this AHL team and it's fans, a documentary was created by the Canucks.
Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi called into First News with Keeler on WIBX on Tuesday after a local businessman made accusations over the proposed downtown location for the new regional hospital in Utica.
Insurance agent Jim Brock said downtown was the wrong location and that the spot near the Utica Memorial Auditorium was chosen without the people's knowledge and backroom deals were cut...
Some local hockey fans proved their team loyalty this morning, waiting in line since last night for tickets to the AHL's Calder Cup contests between the Utica Comets and Manchester Monarchs.
Bill Keeler compares the success of the Utica Comets to 1980's "Miracle on Ice." The miracle in this case is the big thaw that has taken place in Utica, the warming up of a community that has nothing to do with the aseasonal temperatures of late and everything to do with its newest sports team. Utica is the city that has been - in the past - somewhat cynical about its future. And, gi
Kraft is teaming up with the NHL and NBC Sports to give away a $150,000 renovation to a local community's hockey arena! The contest is called "Kraft Hockeyville - For The Love of Hockey." We need your help to nominate our very own Utica Memorial Auditorium.
Monday, November 17th, 2014
Today is the first day we have school delays and we will continue to keep you up to date on all closings and delays. We will also talk with Tom Pegues about Open Enrollment alternatives.