Bill Keeler is a radio talk show host and television producer in Utica, NY. He began his radio career during his junior year in high school in 1981, as a disc jockey and play-by-play announcer for the Little Falls Mets radio broadcasts, a now dissolved Single A farm team of the New York Mets franchise. From 1989 until 2012, his controversial brand of ‘shock jock’ radio entertained audiences in Utica, Syracuse, Albany and Providence, Rhode Island with FM Talk. Since 2002, he has produced and appeared in several television programs including the stunt driven program, “The Keeler Show,” and a cooking program called, “Plate Night.” In 2009, he launched an online newspaper in the Utica area, Utica Daily News, which operated until 2012. In 2013, he made the transition into News/Talk radio as the morning show host on WIBX 950 AM in Utica, which is also simulcast each morning over WFXV Fox 33 TV. Keeler also owns a television production company, which produces several television programs and commercial campaigns (including political campaigns) that air throughout Upstate New York. He supports several charities including Toys for Tots, Operation Sunshine, and has been promoting testing for early detection of cancer since his own bout with the disease in 2018. He’s currently a board member with Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers. He resides in the Utica area with his wife and family.
Bill Keeler
How Bad Are Allegations Against Utica’s Bruce Karam? Acting Super Speaks…
Utica Schools Acting Superintendent Brian Nolan confirmed several allegations made in the investigator's report into Superintendent Bruce Karam on Monday, one day before the report is officially presented to the Board of Education. Karam has been on administrative leave with pay since October of last year.
Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo and Candidate Jeff Lanigan [AUDIO]
Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo (R) and her Primary challenger, Jeff Lanigan (R) appeared separately in radio interviews over the last week on WIBX's First News with Keeler in the Morning.
$1K Reward Offered for Return of 200 Yr. Old Document, Lost Locally
The current Commander SK Stuart W. Card had taken historic relics to a nearby chapter in Newport on Tuesday evening, including the Templar's 200 year old charter document, and following the celebration, he loaded them into his car for a trip to the next stop in Vernon. Once arriving at his destination, he discovered he had made a horrible mistake.
Weather Experts Predictions for Remainder of Spring, Summer?
After a handful of August-like hot weather days in April, May is starting off cool, wet and unsettled. With temperatures in the 40s and low 50s, Monday featured rain, wind, hail, some sun, and plenty of clouds, depending on what part Central New York you live in.
Per Square Mile, NY’s Largest School Districts are Mostly Upstate
The question came up this morning on the radio about the largest school districts in New York State, geographically speaking. New York City is obviously the largest, right?
Family Asking for Help in Finding Missing Upstate NY Woman
A family in Upstate New York is asking for the public's help in finding a 53-year-old woman, who left for a doctor's visit on Friday afternoon and never returned.
Herkimer: Former Mayor May Have benefited from Policy Violations
A press release sent out from the Village of Herkimer on Wednesday evening claims that former Herkimer Village Mayor Mark Netti had an unpaid water bill "written off" while he was in office, and he was allowed to avoid late fees that other residents were subjected to.
Probation Violation – Police Looking for New Hartford Woman
Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers and the Oneida County Sheriff's Department is asking for assistance from the public on the whereabouts of a wanted female, this week's Wanted Person of the Week.
Warning All New Yorkers – Beware of This Fake Retirement App
The New York State Comptroller is warning New York residents to beware of a fake NYS "Retirement app" available on Google Play.
Judge Dismisses Bruce Karam’s Petition Against Utica School District
A Supreme Court Judge in Oneida County has dismissed a case brought against the Utica School District by embattled Superintendent Bruce Karam.
Jimmy Failla, FOX’s Kennedy Will Perform at Utica’s Stanley Theatre
Jimmy Failla of FOX Across America has sold out 12 shows locally at Fat Katz Comedy Club in Washington Mills, and now he's bringing his new show with FOX's Kennedy to the big stage.
Crime Stoppers: Man Who Fled Rome Court Arrested in Syracuse
One of Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers' Wanted Persons of the Week has been found and arrested at a motel in Syracuse, according to Rome Police.