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
Madison County Closes Offices To The Public
Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the region, Madison County has decided to reduce staff to essential in-person operations only.
Sheriff’s Office: Oneida County Snowmobile Trails Are Closed
Despite the heavy snow that fell this week In Central New York, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is reminding snowmobilers that snowmobile trails in Oneida County are currently closed.
Palmieri Tests Positive For COVID-19
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
Troopers Issue 14,000 Tickets During Thanksgiving Initiative
State Police issued nearly 14,000 tickets during the recent Thanksgiving enforcement initiative.
Rite Aid Expands COVID Testing Program In New York
Rite Aid is updating its COVID-19 testing program through its partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Cuomo Calls Central New York A COVID Hotspot
Governor Andrew Cuomo says Central and Western New York are a problem in terms of high COVID-19 positive infection rates.
2020 Local Election Results
Here are the unofficial results from the New York State Board of Elections:
Election Officials: Early Voting Turnout Passes 2M In NY
More than two million people have cast in-person ballots in New York state ahead of Tuesday's election.
Rome Police Unveil New Mobile Command Center
The Rome Police Department has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art Mobile Command Center.
Potential Public Exposures To COVID-19 In Madison County
The Madison County Health Department has confirmed that a patron who visited the Point Place Casino in Bridgeport has tested positive for COVID-19.