Bill Keeler

Utica

Host of First News with Keeler in the Morning. weekday mornings on WIBX and https://t.co/d34GHFwvPU. Serving Utica, Rome, the Mohawk Valley and Upstate New York.

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Articles

Buffalo Runners Getting a Taste of Utica in More Ways Than One

6 days ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

The Buffalo Marathon Weekend is coming up Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - 25, in the city of Buffalo and athletes and fans will get a little sample of what it's like in Utica on Boilermaker weekend. The F.X. Matt Brewery is hosting a Post Race Party after the races, modeled after the Boilermaker Post Race Party, which year after year draws more than 40,000 runners and spectators in the back lot of the brewery.
Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Giving Schools Extra Time for Electric Buses

6 days ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill this week as part of her $254 billion budget that will give schools additional time to transition their bus fleet to zero emission vehicles, Up until now, schools had to accomplish 100-percent zero emission busses by 2035. The extension is somewhat tricky as schools will have to apply with NYSED to be awarded the extension and show their difficulties in transitioning, as well as showing that they are currently making progress towards the zero-emissions goal.
Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy Charged with Attempted Murder

1 week ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

An Oneida County Sheriff's Deputy has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly set a home on fire during the early morning hours back on April 9th, while his infant child, the child's mother and her parents were inside, according to a joint release from Utica Police and the Oneida County Sheriff's Office. The woman and her family were able to escape the home without injury.
1 of the Corrections Officers Charged in Prison Death Pleads Guilty

1 week ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

One of the Corrections Officers charged in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks has pleaded guilty on Monday in Oneida County Court. 36-year-old Christopher Walrath pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and as a result, will receive 15 years in state prison. The plea deal vacated a second-degree murder charge that Walrath was facing. He'll be sentenced on August 4th.
Police Investigating Stabbing at Amazon Facility on Rt. 5-S Frankfort

1 week ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

Police in Frankfort are investigating a stabbing at the Amazon facility in the Route 5-S Business Park in Frankfort. Police say the incident happened at around 3:15 a.m. Sunday when an employee was stabbed in the face by another person yielding a knife. The victim was treated at Wynn Hospital in Utica. The extent of the victim's injuries is unknown at this time. Frankfort Police are investigating and say details will be available soon.
As Change Comes to Discovery in NY, Attorney Policelli Disagrees

1 week ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

As Albany is still about a week away from passing its budget, policy changes like with Discovery in New York has the legal system anticipating some change, but not enough. District Attorneys and Sheriff's Departments across the state feel previous changes to discovery laws has put such a load on the legal system, suspects accused of violent crimes are being set free because of technicalities like lack of a speedy trial. Not everyone agrees.
Video at Upstate NY Creek Captures Bald Eagle Catching a Fish

1 week ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

The bald eagle population in Upstate New York has grown significantly over the last 10 years, but it is rare to see one swooping down into the water to catch a fish. Bald Eagle swooping down into the water to catch a fish. Tom Sheehy TAS Electronics for TSM. You can see the bird lash at the water, and then hope onto shore with the fish clutched in its sharp claws. The bird of prey then flies off to a more comfortable and safe spot to consume its catch.
Despite a Good Start, the First Week of May Looks Really Wet

2 weeks ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

The month of May got off to a pretty good start but only if you enjoy rain will you be happy with the five-day forecast, according to Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich. There could be some potentially heavy thunderstorms Friday afternoon, and then we're in for about 5-days of rain. Once again, as it's become a trend for the Mohawk Valley, sloppy weather is expected for the weekend. But it's all expected to continue well into next week.
Sen. Griffo, EPA, and Big Truck Dealers Mull Over Electric Mandate

2 weeks ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

New York State Sen. Joe Griffo brought together the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), local businesses, and local and state officials to discuss New York's electric mandate on big trucks. The New York Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) Rule requires that medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including municipal plows, be manufactured as zero emission starting in 2025, with the goal of 100% of trucks over 8,500 pounds to be zero emission by 2045.
Crime Stoppers: Help Us Find Wanted Person of the Week

2 weeks ago | wibx950.com | Bill Keeler

Nicole Bornschein Credit Oneida County Sheriff's Department for TSMMohawk Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in finding this week's Wanted Person of the Week, according to Oneida County Sheriff's Department Spoecial Investigator Sahid Karcic. Karcic says, 35-year-old Nicole Bornschein of Oneida regarding initial charges of Burglary 3rd degree, illegal entry with intent. Bornschein is wanted for violating the terms and conditions of Drug Court.