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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:58). High of 30 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+1:00: W.P.D. needs help IDing suspect in Salisbury St. armed robbery (pictured)
-Central Massachusetts prepares for snow storm (2:34)
-Worcester winter parking ban starts at 10 p.m. Saturday
-"Expecting a busy weekend," Central Mass. businesses hope for snow storm boost
-Planned Downtown Worcester restaurants not expected to open anytime soon
-JetBlue's inaugural flight from Worcester to Fort Myers takes off
-Worcester bakery preparing special treats for Three Kings Day
-Pair involved in Worcester State shooting back in court
-Mayor Petty shakes it up with many new standing committee assignments
-New Worcester charity aiming to help young adults transitioning out of foster care
-Wormtown brewmaster unveils new taproom-brewery
-Second Chance Animal Services receives $1.1 million donation to expand low-cost surgical centers
>DINING OUT: Owner of popular Worcester restaurant sells to new owners after 8 years
-ICYMI: State Sen. Robyn Kennedy reflects on her first year in office
-How high is Worcester? Legal cannabis is a big "hit," but challenges remain
-PAWS for People visits Worcester Public Library
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Christmas tree chipping next 2 Saturdays
-TODAY! New dates for the Jazzed Up Duo at Val's
-Merry Christmas greetings from the team at Lamoureux Ford (:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Search for accused wife killer Aaron Pennington resumes
-Body cam video of police shooting in Killingly released
-Shrewsbury apartment project receives $49 million in financing, tax credits
-Charlton collecting "Care Kits" to help homeless individuals this winter
-Legal questions raised over Sterling Board of Health regulation
-Fitchburg man arrested for trafficking drugs out of Union Street garage
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Saturday
>SHOWTIME: BBQ & beer, Petty tribute, curling: 5 fun things this weekend
-Three Things to Do: Go for a walk, listen to music, welcome 2024
-100FM The Pike (8:31): The Breakdown Lane for January 5th
-Tribute artist Dan Fontaine brings Elvis show to Worcester
-Ray Mariano on Pope Francis, LGBTQ couples, Bishop Robert McManus
-First Person: A precious object lost, but a sacred truth remains
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 520 (27:58): Looking ahead to 2024
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (57:17): Meet the faces behind "Youth Unity"
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Polish immigrant who came to Worcester and rose from clerical jobs to upper management
>SPORTS: NFL insider gives insight into potential timeline for Bill Belichick decision
-NFL Week 18 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics blow out Utah, 126-97
-North boys basketball team unveils state title banner, beats Doherty
-Holy Cross men's hockey team ties A.I.C., 3-3
-Related: Men’s hockey home contest moved to 6 p.m. Saturday
-Railers beat Lions, 5-4
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: All the A-listers named in new Jeffrey Epstein documents
-What is cyber kidnapping? How an exchange student was targeted
-Tragic: Family grieves after mom dies suddenly as her children unwrap gifts on Christmas Day
>NEW ENGLAND: Another $50 scratch ticket coming to the Mass.
-Mass. ballot questions now before the Legislature
>COLLEGES: 48-hour "game jam" puts Clark student designers’ skills to the test
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 10 of the coldest cities in the world
>BUSINESS: Can I sue a career coach for getting me fired?
-Open job positions dip more than 15% in 2023: Indeed data
>HOMES: Worcester named among hottest small rental markets in U.S.
>HEALTH: What is 75 Hard challenge? What to know about workout, diet program
-What's the deal with that cough everyone seems to have right now?
>FOOD: Is oat milk bad for you? Some nutritionists don't love the stuff
>SHOPPING: These were some of the most potentially dangerous products recalled in 2023
>TV/STREAMING: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
>MOVIES: New movies on demand — "Eileen" and more
>CELEBRITY: David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
-Glynis Johns, "Mary Poppins" actress, dies at 100
>ANIMALS: K-9 helps reunite child with Virginia family
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 6th (1:30)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. town celebrates veteran's 100th birthday in style (1:30)
-Meanwhile, in Colorado, burglar busted after using Uber as getaway car for heist (:51)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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