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.
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New Name For MVHS After Steve Wynn Donates $50 Mil
The downtown Utica hospital just got a new name, along with a $50 million contribution from casino mogul and Utica native, Steve Wynn. Going forward, Utica's new hospital which is expected to open in 2023, will be named The Wynn Hospital of the Mohawk Valley Health System.
New Hartford Superintendent of Schools Resigns
The New Hartford Central School Board announced at a special board of education meeting on Tuesday that Superintendent of Schools Robert Nole has resigned, effective immediately April 1st. The board voted to accept the resignation by a vote of 6-1.
Zogby Poll: Half of New York Wants a New Governor
A new Zogby poll is showing Cuomo remaining strong in terms of job approval, but the nursing home issue has at least half of the state ready for change.
Is America’s Oldest Pizzeria Located in Utica?
New York State is home to many firsts and one of them is that it is home to America's first pizzeria. In fact, it's home to the first and second oldest pizza in the country.
Comets Home Games Will Be Televised Locally
The Utica Comets announced a television partnership with Nexstar Broadcasting on Wednesday, which will mean all home games for this upcoming "COVID" season will be on TV during the shortened 2020-21 season that is being played without fans due to COVID-19.
Will New Hartford Friendly’s Remain Open After Sale?
The sale of the Friendly's restaurant chain has been finalized and the owners have announced their plans going forward. Over the last several years, our area has seen the closure of Friendly's in Sangertown Square, Herkimer, Rome and Utica - leaving one lone restaurant on Burrstone Rd. in …
Is Your COVID VAX Cancelled, or Not? Here’s What We Know
There's a lot of confusion out there about whether or not people who signed up for the COVID-19 vaccination on a faulty link last week have had their appointment cancelled. The short answer is, some people have and some people haven't.
New Hartford Extends Remote Learning Through February Break
New Hartford Central School Superintendent Robert Nole announced on Wednesday they have extended remote learning through February break because of the effects of COVID-19.
Another New Hartford Store is Closing Its Doors Due to COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed its next victim, a New Hartford chain store that's shuttering here and around the nation.
Oneida County Vaccine Numbers, and COVID in Herkimer and Oneida
Five more people have died in the region of COVID-19 according to local Health Departments. There were three new COVID-19 deaths in Oneida County and two in Herkimer County in the last 24-hours. 277 Oneida County residents have died from COVID and 40 Herkimer County residents have perished from th…
Five more people have died in the region of COVID-19 according to local Health Departments. There were three new COVID-19 deaths in Oneida County and two in Herkimer County in the last 24-hours. 277 Oneida County residents have died from COVID and 40 Herkimer County residents have perished from th…
Amid COVID Spike, Clinton Central Schools Extend Virtual Learning
The Clinton Central School District moved to extend virtual learning on Tuesday, according to a communication sent to parents.
COVID-19 Continues to Rise in Herkimer and Oneida Counties
COVID-19 numbers continue to grow in Herkimer and Oneida Counties, according to test and hospitalization rates released on Monday.