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
Be Smart on the Trails: Oneida County Sheriff Urges Snowmobile Safety
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol is encouraging riders to use extra caution when snowmobiling.
Utica’s Newest Affordable Housing Project, The Link At Sunset Is Complete
A $20 million community housing project in Utica is complete.
Two Cases Of Omicron COVID-19 Variant Confirmed In Oneida County
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the county has confirmed with the New York State Health Department that Oneida County has two cases of COVId-19 that have tested positive for the Omicron variant.
New Transportation Option Coming To Utica
Utica residents will soon have a new transportation option. FlixBus is coming to Utica.
Have You Seen Rosanna Brady from Ava, New York? [UPDATE]
Authorities say 31-year-old Rosanna Brady from Ava, New York was reported missing by family members on December 1, 2021.
Minnesota Man Who Attended Convention In NYC Tests Positive For The Omicron Variant
Governor Kathy Hohcul says a Minnesota man who tested positive for the Omicron variant of the coronavirus attended an anime convention in New York City last month.
Christmas Ornaments From Clinton Elementary School On Display In Washington
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney is displaying Christmas ornaments made by students at Clinton central Elementary School in the nation’s capital.
Surprise! Dollar General Donates $50,000 To Denti Elementary School For Literacy Programs
Students, teachers and administrators at Louis Denti Elementary School in Rome got a big surprise this morning.
Utica School District Residents To Vote On $18 Million CTE Proposal Next Week
Residents in the Utica City School District will head to the polls next Tuesday, December 7, to vote on a nearly $18 million dollar referendum to establish on-site Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Take A Look, Utica Police Officers Patrol Downtown In The 1940’s and 50’s
Let's take a trip in the Way Back Machine, thanks to the Utica Police Department.
Donating To A Charity This Holiday? Attorney General Offers Some Tips
With Giving Tuesday right around the corner, New York State Attorney General Letitia James is releasing her annual “Pennies for Charities: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers” report.
Utica Comets Assist Rescue Mission Of Utica With Turkey Delivery
The Utica Comets, who are off to an AHL record 13-0 start, took some time off on Tuesday to deliver turkeys to the Rescue Mission of Utica.