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.
Bill Keeler
Huge Halloween Display at New Hartford Home Benefitting St. Jude
A New Hartford family is going all-out with their Halloween display and they've found a way to do good in the process.
Help Police and Crime Stoppers: Wanted Person of the Week
Rome City Police are looking for a 27-year-old male who is wanted on warrants from Rome City Court. Duamel A. Scavone is wanted on 3 separate Rome City Court Warrants, according to Rome Police Detective Shane Riolo.
Troopers: Upstate New York Man Accused of Stealing $50K RV
New York State Police in Brunswick have arrested a Mechanicville man in regards to a stolen recreational vehicle (RV), police say.
200-YR-Old Upstate NY Newspaper’s Decision Prompts Anger
It's no secret that the newspaper industry is struggling to stay afloat in an increasingly digital marketplace. One legendary paper made an announcement this week that has traditional subscribers threatening to cancel.
Upstate New York Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office, the Northern District in Syracuse, has announced the arrest of an Upstate New York man on charges that he downloaded child pornography, and then tried to upload the photos to a cloud-based storage site which he had control of.
Former Utica Mayor Federally Charged with Six Counts of Mail Fraud
A former Mayor of Utica and the former President of the Utica City School Board has been arrested on federal charges. Oneida County Sheriff Rob Macio has confirmed, Louis LaPolla is currently being held in the Oneida County Jail awaiting arraignment this afternoon on a federal charge.
Education Expert Says Electric School Buses by 2035 Unattainable
Dr. Rick Timbs of the Statewide School Finance Consortium and RG Timbs Inc., made it pretty clear on Friday morning - it seems unlikely that New York's schools will be able to adopt an all-electric fleet of school buses.
Mayor Izzo: Setting Record Straight on Tenant’s Refusal to Vacate
Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo spoke on Friday to set the record straight on an order to vacate a city-owned property that's scheduled for demolition and remediation. The business owner, Michael Burth Jr., has refused to vacate, according to Mayor Izzo.
Party of the Century Planned for Friday Night at Sculpture Space
The Sculpture Space CHAIRity Auction "Party of the Century" is set for Friday evening at Sculpture Space at 12 Gates Street in Utica.
Chadwicks Man Sentenced, DA McNamara Explains Light Punishment
Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara said Alex Chlus "will have to live with the guilt of what he did for the rest of his life," in an interview with Keeler on WIBX Thursday morning.