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
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.
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.
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.
Boilermaker Holding Special New Year’s Day Registration
If your new year's resolution is to lose weight or get in shape, start by signing up for the Boilermaker road race. You can sign up beginning at midnight on New Year's Day.
Remsen School District On Lockout Following Incident In Village
The Remsen Central School District is currently on a lockout due to an incident in the village of Remsen.
Oneida County 9-1-1 Service Affected In Bridgewater [UPDATE]
A provider issue has led to the inability of Oneida County residents in the Bridgewater area on the 822 exchange with Windstream Telephone to dial 9-1-1 for emergency services.
Lockdown At MVCC Following Reported Stabbing [UPDATE]
Mohawk Valley Community College is currently under a shelter in place advisory after a reported fight and stabbing at the college this afternoon.
Harlem Globetrotters Return To Utica
The Harlem Globetrotters will be returning to Utica on Thursday, February 20th.
Oneida County To Take Over Ownership Of Utica Tower
It looks like the Utica Landmark Tower won't be coming down after all.
Boilermaker Announces New Year’s Day Registration
The Utica Boilermaker Road Race unveiled its 2020 logo and announced a limited-time registration window to celebrate the 2020 race.
Utica Landmark Tower Coming Down
The Utica tower is going dark and will come down by the end of the year.