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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:53). High of 45 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Man charged with Worcester teen's killing 6 months later
-Worcester man arrested after crashing into downed power lines
-Worcester police quickly arrest man in attempted store robbery
-Worcester superintendent named one of 25 "Superintendents to Watch" in U.S.
-Laura Clancey, Jermoh Kamara and Tracy Novick bow out to accolades from colleagues
-At Mechanics Hall, Cara Brindisi proves why her star is on the rise
-The most borrowed books at Worcester Public Library in 2023
-Worcester to install free menstrual products in public facilities
-Vigil honors homeless residents, issues a call to action
-Singing bellringer from Worcester returns to supermarket
-Worcester Magazine's Women to Watch in 2024
-Turtleboy blogger pleads not guilty to 16 new charges (1:05)
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:00): 2023 top stories & 2024 outlook in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (16:58): Eric Batista on Worcester’s growth & 2024 D.E.I., infrastructure plans
>DINING OUT: Looking for a Christmas gift? Check Dining Out for gift card deals
-ICYMI: Surviving Worcester State shooting victim paralyzed, 2 new suspects indicted
-Popular Worcester restaurant moving to old Ninety Nine location
-Former Irish Times, not open in years, may lose liquor license
-Governor nominates Worcester lawyer for judge
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett takes on free lunch forever
-TODAY! Jazzed Up Duo at Val's
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
-Wachusett N.H.S. inductees up to a challenge
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): TODAY! Caroling on the Shrewsbury Town Common
-Floor & Decor opens in Shrewsbury
-Police called after on-court incident at Southbridge vs. Bay Path basketball game
-Sterling Scouts honored for community Eagle projects
-Millbury zoning bylaw reviews continue
-Grafton High varsity cheerleaders are the Fall Small Coed State Champions
-Shirley baseball equipment manufacturer moving to Leominster
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: "Beetlejuice The Musical" coming to Worcester
-Five Things to Do: Waylon & Co., Drag Roulette, Bob Marley and more
-100FM The Pike (19:54): Jeff Belanger on his new book, "A Fright Before Christmas"
-Worcester native Kristina Latino wins "Artist Manager of the Year" at Boston Music Award
-How oranges were once a favorite holiday treat ... and can be again
-WCCA-TV's Coffee with Konnie No. 539 (28:11): Judith Ferrara
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester (12:54): Christmas 2023
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime employee of the Worcester County Sheriffs Department
>SPORTS: Patriots rule out Jabrill Peppers for Broncos game
-With Yoshinobu Yamamoto gone, Red Sox risking another irrelevant offseason
-Bronagh Power-Cassidy named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Railers beat Lions, 3-1
-A.J. Congdon will be honored at benefit game hosted by Rusty Blades
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
-Honda, Acura recall 2.5 million vehicles for defective fuel pumps that can cause stalling
>NATIONAL: Massive storm to make Christmas travel messy for millions across central U.S.
-Paramedics found guilty in death of Elijah McClain, who they injected with an overdose of ketamine
-Tragic: 2 men killed after stopping to help driver with crashed car
>NEW ENGLAND: Woman shot after pointing gun at self, officers in Norwood, police say (1:32)
-Authorities knew Maine shooter was a threat but felt confronting him was unsafe
>COLLEGES: Clark looks back at 2023
-WPI creates S.T.E.M.-designated analytics M.B.A. program
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 5 cheapest cities in Europe to visit in 2024
>BUSINESS: Wayfair C.E.O.'s email tells employees to "work longer hours"
-Heywood's bankruptcy is just part of the hospital industry's financial struggles
>HEALTH: Physical and mental health in the U.S. "eroded" since COVID: Gallup
-Breast cancer vaccine could prevent most aggressive form of disease from recurring
>SHOPPING: Last-minute shoppers pack Mass. malls with Christmas almost here
>HOMES: 10 least expensive homes sold in Worcester County, December 10th to 16th
>FOOD: These popular holiday potluck dishes are putting your guests in danger
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" and more
>CELEBRITY: Charlie Sheen attacked in Malibu home by woman with a deadly weapon, deputies say
>ANIMALS: The last thing she expected to see in their backyard (1:00)
>HISTORY: Today in History for December 23rd (1:41)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): New England nonprofit bringing gifts to Ukrainian children (1:53)
-Meanwhile, Florida Man steals ambulance, lead deputies on chase back to sheriff's office
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
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