Jim Rondenelli

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.

NY Man Arrested For Making A Terroristic Threat On A Military Base

A Colonie, NY man is facing charges for allegedly making a terroristic threat while on a military base.

Bill Signed To Keep School Meals Free For 800,000 New York Students

Senator Charles Schumer says his bi-partisan Keep Kids Fed Act has been signed into law.

As National Gas Prices Hit New A Record High, New York Prices Drop

While national gas prices have hit a new record high of $4.86 a gallon, the average price in New York State is down four-cents from last week.

Prices At The Gas Pumps Show Some Stability In New York

After dealing with weeks of increases, New York drivers are finally getting some relief at the gas pumps.

Accord, NY Man Accepts Boilermaker Wheelchair Challenge

The Boilermaker Road Race returns to its traditional July date this year after being held last year in October.

The Most Popular Baby Names In New York, What Names Top The List?

The Social Security Administration is releasing the most popular baby names in New York State for 2021.

Still Going Up, Gas Prices In New York Reach A New Record High

Gas prices in New York State have reached a new record high.

Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists In New York

Median earnings for full-time working women in New York state were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, an annual wage gap of over $8,800.

Bottoms Up! New York State Works To Permanently Allow Alcohol To Go

Governor Kathy Hochul is announcing new efforts to support the hospitality industry in New York State.

UPDATE: Video of French Bulldog Puppies Being Stolen from Utica Home

Utica Police are asking for your help finding five French Bulldog puppies that are three weeks old. They were allegedly taken from a home on Dudley Avenue on February 24, 2022.