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
Vienna Fire Victim Identified
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is releasing the name of the victim of the November 18th fatal house fire on Deeley Road in the Town of Vienna.
Rite Aid Expands COVID Testing Program In New York
Rite Aid is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Utica Rome Gas Prices Fall Slightly This Week
New York state’s average gas price is down a penny a gallon from last week to $2.21.
Utica Jr. Comets Deliver Turkeys To Rescue Mission Of Utica
Members of the Utica Jr. Comets organization, along with members of the Utica Comets staff, kept a holiday tradition alive today.
Schumer Complete Tour Of All 62 Counties In New York In 2020
U..S. Senator Charles Schumer today completed his 22nd consecutive tour of all 62 New York State Counties in Greene County.
Tree Cutting Promotes NYS Christmas Tree Farms
The New York State Department of Agriculture kicked-off the holiday season today with a special Christmas tree cutting event at Goderies’s Tree Farm in Johnstown.
COVID Hospitalizations Increase By 122 Percent In New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the COVID-19 hospitalization rate in New York has increased from 1,200 to 2,700 in the last three weeks.
State Police Make Arrest In 2018 Stolen Handguns Case
State Police have arrested two teens for allegedly trying to break into TBR’s Gun Shop on Plank Road in Remsen.
COVID Testing Set For Utica Residents Living In 13501 ZIP Code
Due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases, the Oneida County and State Department of Health will be offering targeted testing for Utica residents in the 13501 ZIP code.
Sheriff’s Office Updates Fatal Fire Investigation
The investigation into a fatal house fire that happened on Deeley Road in the Town of Vienna continues.