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
Oneida County COVID Numbers For September 18th
Oneida County is reporting 11 new positive COVID-19 cases today and no new fatalities.
Cree CEO Tours Site Of Marcy Fab Plant
The CEO of Cree visited Marcy on Friday to tour the site of the company’s new Mohawk Valley Fab plant.
Rome Man Accused Of Having Sexual Contact With A Child
A Rome man has been arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child.
Woman Charged With Threatening To Kill CNY Congressman
A Baldwinsville woman has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill 24th District Congressman John Katko.
Over 3,200 Tickets Issued During STOP-DWI Campaign
Law enforcement agencies across the state issued over 3,200 tickets for impaired driving during the recent STOP-DWI “Drive Over or Get Pulled Over” campaign.
Rome Police Investigating Shots Fired Incidents
Rome Police are investigating multiple “shots fired” incidents that happened late Wednesday night.
Madison County Sheriff’s Seeking Public Comment On Police Reform
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office wants to hear from residents as they draft their New York State Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative plan.
Local Lawmakers Ask Amazon And Walmart ‘What About Rome?’
Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente are asking Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to consider Rome as a future drone testing site.
United Way Distributes Family Activity Kits
The United Way of the Mohawk Valley, along with sponsors and volunteers, packed hundreds of bags with family-friendly activities for local families.
State Police Seeking Public’s Help In Accident Investigation
State Police are looking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate a fatal head-on crash that happened Saturday night on Route 12 in Boonville.