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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Hellmann’s Mayonnaise vs. Aldi’s Mayonnaise. Are They the Same?
Brand loyalty is alive and well in the United States. Cars, computers, beverages, sports teams, and yes - food. In my house growing up, we would never have anything but Hellmann's Mayonnaise in the refrigerator. That brand loyalty still exists today, now in our household. However, I think I might have found a brand of mayonnaise that tastes just like Hellmann's?
IIHF World Championship: Team USA vs. Japan Photo Gallery
IIHF World Championship Tournament at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica. Team USA defeated Japan to advance. Photo gallery by Nancy L. Ford.
What a Game! Team USA Falls Short Against Canada in Overtime
In a women's international game that went back and forth with exchanging leads, Team USA and Canada are tied at the end of regulation in the IIHC World Championships. Team USA and Canada are tied 5-5 after 3 periods at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica.
A Spectacular Op-Ed on the Region, as Team USA Beats Canada (Photos)
This past Saturday night, the United States Women's Hockey team faced-off in an epic battle on ice at the Adirondack Bank Center. There's a good chance, the two teams will meet each other for the IIHF World Championship on Sunday. I feel, we're witnessing the re-birth of the Utica-Rome Mohawk Valley region after decades of decline.
Team USA in Hard Fought Battle, Defeats Canada 1-0 in OT
It was a record crowd and an electricity rarely seen inside the Adirondack Bank Center as 4,017 fans packed-in to see Team USA and Canada skate to a 0-0 tie in regulation in their final preliminary game at the IIHF Women's World Championships in Utica. The American's would ultimately win the game 1-0 in OT.
Team USA Wins Nail Biter Against Finland (Photo Gallery)
Team USA defeated Finland by a score of 5-3 on Saturday night at the Adirondack Bank Center. The game was a nail-biter as Finland, which had only scored one goal in its previous games, came out of the gate scoring. Team USA scored its third straight preliminary round victory ahead of their big face-off against Canada on Monday night, the final preliminary tournament game.
2 Locations in New York Are Now Among the Best Spots to See Eclipse
Forecasters are now saying, if the weather stands, 2 of the best places to see the solar eclipse on Monday are right here in New York State, and one of them is really close.
Never Forget: Deadly Schoharie Creek Bridge Collapse on NYS Thruway
The bridge collapse in Baltimore, which took the lives of ten people, has brought me back to the morning of April 5, 1987, when the heavily traveled Thruway bridge collapsed into the flooded and raging Schoharie Creek. I was almost on that bridge that day.
The Total Eclipse Traffic Jam in Upstate New York?
The New York State Police are making preparations for the upcoming solar eclipse, which is expected to draw big crowds and tourists along its path in New York in two weeks.
AT&T Outage Explained. Are You Ready for the Big Cyber Attack?
A major nationwide cellular outage, mostly for AT&T 5G users, wreaked havoc on tens of thousands of people on Thursday. Cellular service (mostly 5G) came to a screeching halt as people awoke to their alarm and weren't able to make a phone call. Are you prepared for the big one?
NYS Senate Candidate: “Prepare to Take the Lives” of Your Liberal Neighbors
A candidate for New York State's 53rd Senate seat is warning constituents that "civil war is coming" and they should "prepare to take the lives of their liberal neighbors" in a now-deleted post on X, formerly Twitter.
Massachusetts Man Dies in Upstate New York Snowmobile Crash
A Pittsfield, MA man was killed in Lewis County in Upstate New York early Saturday morning, according to New York State Police.
Tim Tebow Coming to Colgate University Campus Later This Month
Former NFL Quarterback and Syracuse Mets outfielder Tim Tebow is coming back to Upstate New York, this time to the campus of Colgate University.
Original Woodstock Performer, Melanie, Dies at 76. Who Was She?
The singer-songwriter known only as "Melanie" has died at the age of 76, according to her publicist Billy James, who reported the news to the Associated Press.
Police: Upstate NY Man is Wanted on 4 Separate Warrants
Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in finding this week's Wanted Person of the Week from Rome City Police, who are looking for a man on four separate court warrants.
Lighten Up Swifties- Taylor Swift, Mahomes, Buffalo Bills Song Is a Joke
As a Bills fan, I now know that Taylor Swift's most dedicated fans are babies just like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kielce. Give me a break.
Listen: Taylor Swift Song Parody, Pokes at Mahomes, KC Chiefs
If you're like me, you've had enough of Patrick Mahomes and his whining about getting an actual call from the referees. And yes, the off sides penalty was blatant, and called before Mahomes even had the ball in his hands.
NYS Trooper/Singer Tom Nitti Explains Exit from NBC’s The Voice
New York State Trooper and amazing singer Tom Nitti abruptly and unexpectedly left NBC's The Voice on Monday night and it wasn't because he was voted off. Nitti told WIBX's Keeler in the Morning Show on Tuesday that it was a very difficult decision.
Manslaughter Charges For Former Utica Hockey Player After Gruesome Ice Hockey Accident
British Police have arrested EIHL hockey player Matt Petgrave on manslaughter charges after the death of former NHL player Adam Johnson. Petgrave, who played two seasons with the Utica Comets from 2018 through 2020, was involved in a collision with Johnson during a game on October 28th that resulted in his death.
Gov. Hochul: Ransom Note, Finger Prints Helped Locate Abducted Child
The missing 9-year-old Upstate New York girl who was believed to be abducted has been found alive and well.
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.
ESPN Blackout- Will We Be Able To See the Jets – Bills Game This Monday Night?
The NFL season opens on Thursday night and for local fans, the Buffalo Bills will open with Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. But, will local fans be able to see the game as Spectrum cable is currently in a battle with Disney, which is currently blocking ESPN and other networks from Spectrum?
Family Asking for Help in Finding Missing Upstate NY Woman
A family in Upstate New York is asking for the public's help in finding a 53-year-old woman, who left for a doctor's visit on Friday afternoon and never returned.
Warning All New Yorkers – Beware of This Fake Retirement App
The New York State Comptroller is warning New York residents to beware of a fake NYS "Retirement app" available on Google Play.
Multi-Vehicle Crash, ‘More Than 20 Vehicles’, Closes Part of NYS Thruway East Bound
The Utica Fire Department is urging drivers to take care on the roads Sunday afternoon between Utica and Westmoreland, as white out conditions caused a multi car accident resulting in the closure of that part of the Thruway.
Do You Have One of These Vinyl Records, Worth Thousands?
Mighty John the Record Guy is today's foremost authority on vinyl records and he spent 10 minutes on the Keeler Show recently with a list of 10 records that if you found them while cleaning your attic, could bring you real cash.
Was President Carter’s Brother, Billy Carter, Arrested in Boonville, NY?
It happens every year when there's enough snow and cold to hold the legendary snowmobile race and Winter Fest in Boonville. As a result, people begin to talk about that crazy weekend when Billy Carter, the then President's brother, stole the show some 45-years-ago. And that's not all he stole, but we'll get to that.
Canadian Guidelines for Booze Suggest No Amount of Alcohol is Safe
Forget the three drinks a week recommendation, or the glass of red wine at night before bed. Canadian health officials are making the dreaded announcement that no amount of alcohol is safe when trying to avoid cancer. In fact, the study suggests that if you don't drink right now, don't start...
Oops, Dead Woman Found Alive and Breathing By NY Funeral Director
Many New York nursing homes have been under fire for the treatment of residents since the pandemic, but this story out of Miller Place, a hamlet on New York's Long Island certainly takes the cake.
10 Things to Do to Avoid the Dog House This Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day for a guy is what I like to call a trap holiday. Sure, you're special someone will tell you, "Don't worry about me, I don't want anything;" but that's a gigantic lie. Here are 10 things you can do right now to make sure you stay out of the dog house this Valentine's Day.