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
Overdose Response Team Establishes Pilot Narcan Program With UFD
The Oneida County Overdose Response Team is teaming up with the Utica Fire Department and Midstate EMS to launch the county’s first Narcan “Leave Behind Program.”
State Police Looking For Owner Of Missing Drum Set
State Police are asking for the public’s help in a found property investigation.
New Jersey And Connecticut Qualify For Travel Advisory List
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New Jersey and Connecticut have qualified for New York’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory quarantine list, along with 41 other states.
Owner Of Liberty Smokeland Shop In Ilion Arrested
The owner of the Liberty Smokeland shop on Central Avenue in Ilion has been arrested following a joint investigation by State Police and the Ilion Police Department.
Boilermaker To Host Virtual Post Race Party
The Utica Boilermaker Road race will be holding a virtual Saranac Post-Race Party on Tuesday.
Cuomo To Change Safety Protocols In COVID Red Zone Areas
Governor Andrew Cuomo is releasing the latest COVID-19 numbers for New York state.
Rabid Cow Found In Trenton
The Oneida County Health Department says a cow has tested positive for rabies in the Town of Trenton.
Madison County Issues Citations For Violating Mask Order
The Madison County Health Department has issued its first two citations to area businesses for violating New York state’s face covering Executive Order.
Oneida County Overdose Task Force Warns Of Carfentanil Presence
The Oneida County Overdose Response Team is issuing a Drug Threat Advisory for Carfentanil, which has been detected in three local drug lab tests for Helio Health.
Arrest Made In Vandalism Of Utica’s Columbus Statue
Utica Police have arrested a 17-year old in connection with acts of vandalism at the Christopher Columbus statue at the corner of Mohawk Street and the Memorial Parkway.
Three States Added To New York’s COVID Travel Advisory
Three states are being added to New York’s COVID-19 Travel Advisory list.
City Of Rome Issues Trick Or Treating Guidelines
The City of Rome is issuing guidelines for trick or treating amid the coronavirus.