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
Good News At The Pumps, Gas Prices Fall By Double Digits In New York
Gas prices in New York State have seen a big drop over the past week.
Police Say Man’s 10th Arrest in 2022 is an Example of New York’s Bail Reform Failure
Lorenzo Dugger (age 30) of Rome, NY faces charges for allegedly stealing a car on July 14, 2022. Rome Police says this is Dugger's tenth arrest in 2022.
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot People At Oneida County Office Building
A man was arrested on Friday after an Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputy reporting to work at the County Office Building encountered the man allegedly threatening to pull a gun in the employee parking lot.
Utica Man Accused Of Firing Shot At Vehicle
Utica Police have made an arrest in a “shots fired” incident.
Multiple Rabies Cases Reported In Oneida County
The Oneida County Health Department is reporting rabies cases at multiple locations throughout the county.
State Police Investigate Armed Robbery At Cliff’s Market In Annsville
State Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened early Thursday morning at the Cliff’s Local Market on Route 69 in Annsville.
Five Correction Officers Injured In Attacks At Mid State Correctional Facility
The attacks on correction officers at prisons across New York State continue.
Oneida County Reaches Agreement With Corrections Officer Union
A collective bargaining agreement has been reached between Oneida County, the Sheriff’s Office and the union that represents corrections and court employees.
Rome, NY Donut Shop Owners Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion
A Rome couple and their son were sentenced on Wednesday in Federal Court in Utica on tax evasion charges.
Take In The Art, 2022 MWPAI Side Walk Arts Show Underway
A local summertime tradition returns to Utica this week.
[UPDATED] State Police Looking For Missing Stillwater, NY Girl
State Police are looking for the public’s help in locating a missing Saratoga County girl.
Verona Man Facing Charges In Two Domestic Incidents
A Verona man has been arrested following two separate physical domestic incidents that happened last week in the Town of Verona.