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
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.
Sheriff’s Investigate Thefts From Vehicles In Barneveld-Trenton
The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple reports of thefts from vehicles in the Barneveld and Trenton area.
Dippin’ Donuts Owners And Son Indicted In Tax Evasion Scheme
The owners of Dippin’ Donuts stores in Rome and New Hartford and their adult son have been indicted on tax fraud charges.
Thousands In CNY Without Power Following Strong Storms
Thousands of National Grid customers in Central New York are without power after strong thunderstorms made their way through the area, downing tree and power lines.
Former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno Dies
Former New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno has died.
Man Pleads Guilty To Sending White Powder To Federal Offices
A Hyde Park man has pleaded guilty to conveying false information and hoax letters in connection with envelopes containing white powder that he mailed to federal offices in Upstate and Central New York and the Southern Tier.
Cuomo Implementing COVID Cluster Initiative
Governor Andrew Cuomo says New York‘s COVID-19 infection rate remains low, but the state has a COVID cluster problem.