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.
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Police: Utica Man Beat Co-Worker “While Victim Lie Motionless”
Police in the Oneida have arrested a Utica man on several charges, including attempted murder, after they say he beat his co-worker as the victim was unconscious and motionless on the floor.
Happy B’day Mr. Naismith, We’re Setting the Basketball Record Straight
On this date in 1861 (11/6/1861), Dr. James Naismith was born in Almonte, Ontario, Canada. Naismith is best known for being the inventor of the game of basketball. After moving to the United States, he is credited with writing the original rules for the game of in Springfield, Mass. in 1891. The problem is, evidence shows that a group of YMCA athletes had already been playing the game using peach baskets as nets, nearly a year before Naismith wrote the rules. In fact, some say there's evidence to show that a player in Herkimer actually sent the rules to Naismith in Springfield, and not the other way around.
Nice Weather This Weekend. How Long Will It Last?
Central New York has now entered into a new trend of pleasant weather, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures into the upper 50s and low 60s. The weekend, which just so happens to be the weekend that we fall back into Daylight Standard Time, will be perfect to get those final outdoor clean-ups finished before winter.
Final Weekend of Early Voting Before Tuesday, Election Day
The final weekend of early voting for the 2023 General Election is now underway in the Mohawk Valley. Early voting will continue Saturday, Nov. 4th, and Sunday, Nov. 5th throughout New York State. Election Day polls will be open from 6AM - 9PM on Tuesday, November 7th.
Former Ilion Remington Arms Employees Get Another Gut Punch
The former employees of the original Remington Arms in Ilion, now a dissolved company, recently received more bad news about their severance pay. It looks like there's not going to be all that much coming their way.
New Hartford PD and Several Agencies Put Sex Offender Back in Jail
New Hartford Police, while working with several agencies, have arrested a Level 3 Sex Offender in Oneida County after, according to Chief Ron Fontaine, he moved from his New Hartford address and violated a court order by failing to report the move to police.
No Surprise. The Rolling Stones New Record Breaks a New Record.
The Rolling Stones, with Mick Jagger now the oldest surviving member at the age of 80, are still making new music and so, yet another world record has been broken by the band.
Help Crime Stoppers Find This Wanted Upstate NY Man
Police in Utica and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's assistance in finding a 28-year-old Upstate New York man on two warrants for Criminal Contempt, according to Utica Police.
Man Dies in A-T-V Accident While Visiting Upstate New York
New York State Police in Marcy are investigating a fatal crash involving an out-of-state man and an ATV in the North Country.
Troopers say they're investigating a fatal ATV crash that occurred on October 27, 2023, on Domser Road in the town of Boonville, in Oneida County.
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Health Dept: This Central New York Habit is Bad For Your Health
Pizza is an enormous part of the diet for Central and Upstate New York residents, especially in the Utica-Rome area.