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
Mayor Announces Progress Of Utica Prosperity Initiative Projects
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri is announcing the progress of several Utica Prosperity Initiative Projects.
Utica Police Asking For The Public’s Help In Gang Assault Investigation
Utica Police are investigating a gang assault that happened at around 11:45 last night at the intersection of Maple Street and Lenox Avenue.
Busy Night; Utica Police Investigate Stabbing And Seize Illegal Handgun
Utica Police are investigating a stabbing.
Man Killed In Crash On Route 5S In German Flatts
State Police are investigating a fatal accident that happened just after 6:00 last night at the intersection of Route 5S and South Washington Street in the Town of German Flatts.
Police: 5 Officers Injured After Inmate Fakes Suicide Attempt to Lure Officers into Cell
Five corrections officers at the Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy were injured after they entered an inmate’s cell who appeared to be attempting suicide.
Rome Man Facing Numerous Charges Following Shots Fired Incidents
A Rome man is facing numerous charges following two “shots fired” incidents in the city.
Man In Syracuse Repeatedly Stabbed With Scissors
A Syracuse man is hospitalized after being stabbed repeatedly with a pair of scissors during a fight near a local elementary school on Monday night.
Otsego County Teen Facing Child Porn Charges
An Otsego County teen is facing felony charges after police allegedly found him in possession of hundreds of images depicting child pornography.
Headed In The Wrong Direction? CDC Recommends Masks In 36 New York Counties
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending faces masks be worn indoors in upstate New York where there are high community levels of COVID-19.
Still Going Up, Gas Prices In New York Reach A New Record High
Gas prices in New York State have reached a new record high.