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
$41 Million Affordable Housing Project Underway In Rome
Construction has begun on the $41 million rehabilitation and modernization of the Colonial II Apartments in Rome.
The Boilermaker Walk Is Back For The First Time In Five Years
The Boilermaker Walk is back for this year.
Student Sexually Assaulted On Le Moyne College Campus
An investigation is underway after someone entered the first-floor window of a townhouse on the campus of LeMoyne College in Syracuse and sexually assaulted the student inside.
Honoring Kurt Wyman, Fallen Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy Remembered
Tuesday marks the 11th anniversary of the death of Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy Kurt Wyman.
Demolition Underway At Former Charlestown Mall Site
The demolition of the former Charlestown Mall complex located in Utica and Frankfort is underway.
As National Gas Prices Hit New A Record High, New York Prices Drop
While national gas prices have hit a new record high of $4.86 a gallon, the average price in New York State is down four-cents from last week.
Oneidas To Provide First-In-The-Region Employee Apartment Community
The Oneida Indian Nation is announcing a new employee housing program.
Increased Police Presence At Whitesboro High School After Threat
There’s an increased police presence at Whitesboro High School today after a threat was made against the school.
Man Charged With Attempted Murder In North Utica Stabbing
A man is facing an attempted murder charge in connection with a stabbing at the North Utica McDonald’s on Friday afternoon.
Oneida County Overdose Response Team Issues New Spike Alert
The Oneida County Overdose Response Team in alerting the public to a continued elevated spike in overdoses that now include two deaths.
Fighting Gun Violence, Hochul Announces Largest Investment Ever In GIVE Initiative
Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing $18.2 million in funding to support law enforcement agencies that participate in New York’s State Gun Involved Violence Elimination or GIVE initiative.
Utica Police Seize Handgun And Make Robbery Arrest In Separate Investigations
Utica Police arrested two people on Thursday in separate investigations.