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
Sheriff’s Investigating Incident That Led To Lockout At BOCES
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that led to a brief “lockout” this morning at Madison-Oneida BOCES in Verona.
Police Presence At Mount Markham School Following Threats
State Police and members of the Herkimer County Sheriff’s Office are on campus in the Mount Markham School District today following social media threats.
Two More Vaping Related Deaths Confirmed In New York
The State Health Department has confirmed two more deaths in New York due to vaping-associated illness.
Griffo Launches Petition Drive To Fix Bail Reform Laws
Deputy Senate Minority Leader Joseph Griffo, along with Senators Patty Ritchie and Betty Little, are launching a petition drive to repair the state’s broken bail reform laws.
First Source Federal Credit Union Warns Of Phone Scam
First Source Federal Credit Union says they’ve been made aware of a phone scam circulating throughout the area.
Preliminary Autopsy Results Released In Whitestown Homicide
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol says the preliminary autopsy results in the death of 20-year Quaheim Holland of Utica show the cause of death was a gunshot wound.
Utica Woman Arrested For Stealing From Macy’s Twice In Same Day
A Utica woman was arrested twice in the same day for allegedly stealing from Macy’s in New Hartford.
Sheriff’s Investigating Incident On Westmoreland Road
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office, along with Whitestown Police, are currently on the scene of an investigation on Westmoreland Road near the intersection of Gibbons Road.
Visitor Restrictions In Place At MVHS Hospitals
Visitor restrictions have been put in place for the inpatient units at the Mohawk Valley Health System to better protect patients from the flu.
Community Foundation Raises Money For Flood Victims
While FEMA has denied individual assistance to residents effected by the Halloween flooding, the Community Foundation is raising money to help flood victims.
Critical Need For Blood Donors Following Holidays
The American Red Cross has a critical need for blood donors of all types -- especially type O -- and platelet donors, to help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks.
Griffo Calls For Immediate Changes To Bail Reform
Senator Joseph Griffo is calling on Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to take immediate action to address serious flaws with bail reform.