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.
Bill Keeler
Shot While Working a Utica Football Game, Security Guard Speaks Out
The Proctor High School security officer who was shot in the head at a high school football game on September 9th, was speaking about the horrible experience on Keeler Wednesday morning.
3 Candidates for Utica Mayor Go Face to Face Live Stage Debate
The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce and The Sentinel sponsored a debate involving each of the three mayoral candidates on Tuesday night at MVCC.
All NY School Buses Electric by 2035? Is This Mandate a Pipe Dream?
Governor Kathy Hochul has mandated that all New York State school busses be electric by 2035. Furthermore, beginning in 2027, districts can no longer purchase gas-operated busses - they must be electric.
Is this feasible or is this another Albany pipe dream...
This Area’s Most Famous People? Good and Bad. Help With Our List…
We're compiling a list of the area's most famous people and places. We're looking for names of people who've made some sort of an impact on our history, past and present, including those who might have left a negative impression. So far, we have a pretty strong list, but we want to make sure we haven't left anyone off the list.
How 3 Utica Mayoral Candidates Would Have Handled Proctor Shooting
The shooting of a Utica School security officer following a Utica Proctor High School Football game on Saturday has sent shockwaves throughout the region. Now, the three candidates running to be Utica's next mayor are speaking out about how the incident was handled, and how they would have acted had they been mayor.
Rosh Hashanah is this Weekend – What to Know About the Jewish Holiday
Rosh Hashanah, a religious and festive holiday celebrated by those in the Jewish faith begins this Friday evening, September 15, and runs through sundown on Sunday evening. If you're not Jewish, here are some things to know if you'd like to show your Jewish friends some respect and support this weekend.
Troopers Say Upstate NY Man Used a Pellet Gun to Rob a Local Family
New York State Police say an Upstate New York man ran into the wrong homeowners when he attempted to burglarize their home while brandishing a gun. Police say, the gun turned out to be a pellet gun and the occupants of the home disarmed him and physically restrained him until police arrived.
Utica Superintendent Discusses Saturday Shooting, Shot Security Officer Named
The Acting Superintendent of Schools at the Utica School District talked about Saturday's shooting outside the Proctor Football game, and safety plans moving forward during an interview Monday morning with WIBX's Keeler Show.
Utica Police Identifies Alleged 16-Year-Old Shooter at Football Game
Police in Utica have confirmed they have a 16-year-old male in custody, on charges of attempted murder following a shooting outside the Proctor football game on Saturday. Police say, after making a positive identification of the male early Sunday, he eventually turned himself into police.
Breaking News: Shooting at Proctor Football Game in Utica
There was a shooting at Saturday's Proctor football game. This is an active event. More details coming.
Jehovah’s Witness Rep Explains New “Non-Door-Knock” Outreach Program
If you're a homeowner, you're probably familiar with the knock on your door that turns out to be two Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) with an interest in spreading the word of God. Last year in August, the church returned to door-knocking, a practice that had been suspended temporarily because of the COVID pandemic. Now, the ministry is expanding with an outreach program that doesn't include knocking.
Police Investigating 2-Car Crash on Friday Afternoon in N. Utica
Police in Utica are investigating a 2-car accident on Friday afternoon on Herkimer Rd. in North Utica near Aldi.