Operation Sunshine

If you're out doing some holiday shopping on Saturday, make plans to stop by Toys 'R  Us on Commercial Drive in New Hartford for the annual WIBX Keeler in the Morning Toy Drive.

Gianna Smith is an 8-year-old girl from Utica. Each and every year she spends her time collecting bottles and cans and asking people for donations to make sure other children have a good Christmas. This is her third year raising money and former Marine Corps. Sergeant Mike Mills almost fell out of his chair when she handed him this year's donation.

It is the holiday season and several organizations are joining forces to benefit Mohawk Valley children this year in what could be called "The Great Mohawk Valley Toy Drive."

Monday, November 9th, 2015

The final tally for this year's New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss was announced Thursday on WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning. Scott Hayes of New York Sash says this year's game - between Utica College and Trinity - brought in a total of 4,110 stuffed animals...

Tuesday, December 9th, 2014 On today’s show we will talk with Dave Dudajek about Operation Sunshine, a native CNY couple living in NYC who were in a viral video, and we do a New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss Wrap Up. WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Swastika Wrapping Paper Hometown of the Day: Rome Newsmaker of the Day: Tom Sestito Enter the VIP Club info here to earn points and win...

What: 2014 Utica College New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss

The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the pressure of finding the right gift, or grabbing that perfect 'something' that will put a genuine smile on a loved ones face.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Common Council Hometown of the Day: Taberg Newsmaker of the Day: Reynolds High School Enter the VIP Club info here to earn points and win. This Day in History: Click Here

Think you know how many stuffed animals were tossed out onto the ice during the Utica College hockey game this past weekend?