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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 40 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Mix-up at funeral of Worcester veteran: Kind words, but for the wrong man
-Earlier: Neglected Worcester veteran Robert Gannon buried with military honors
-Police cruiser struck during traffic stop on Route 9 in Shrewsbury, passenger arrested (:31). Article
-Workers clear out Angies Bodywork Spa, site of fatal shooting on Thanksgiving
-Worcester police welcome 8 new officers and 30 new recruits
-Dozens of Mass. communities, from Worcester to Auburn, burned by Gov. Healey’s fire dept. cuts
-Lifelong learners create community for 30 years at Assumption
-Holiday reminders: What's open, closed on MLK Day
-John DiPietro (8:37): The 016 celebrates its fifth anniversary
>HOMES: Worcester area has 8th oldest housing stock in country for midsize metros: Study
>DINING OUT: New restaurant at Union Station
-ICYMI: Company with nursing facility in Worcester accused of withholding wages from hundreds
-An insider’s perspective on the WooSox sale with Ralph Crowley Jr.
-Worcester students learn C.P.R. thanks to UMass Medical School, fallen officer (1:57). Article
-Radio Worcester (14:30): Jay Fink addresses criticism to Worcester's snowstorm response
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett students miss service dogs, petition for puppies
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Among Friends newsletter for January
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Legends and lore of Ivy League come to Shrewsbury library
-Cumberland Farms in South Lancaster sells $100,000 winner
-Gardner man charged with shooting ex-girlfriend's companion at liquor store
-Feedback Earth in Grafton receives tax credits
-Millbury election and town meeting schedules
-The Landmark's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Trailer Trash, coins, dumplings: 5 fun things this weekend
-Five Things to Do: P.E. James, ArtsWorcester, Chris O'Leary and more
-Acclaimed Worcester pianist Andrew Armstrong ready for "electric" concert in Worcester
-Worcester school custodian carving a path in comedy
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Manny Jae Media (1:00:06): Layla Zambrano, Young Emerging Leader recipient and youth advocate
-WCCA's Talk of Main Street No. 21 (28:37)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local 11-year-old girl
>SPORTS: Celtics destroy Rockets, 145-113
-Bruins beat Blues in overtime, 4-3
-NFL Wild Card Weekend schedule, TV and announcers
-Boxer Jamaine Ortiz: "don't leave Worcester to get some glory"
-Holy Cross men’s basketball battles for overtime win at Lehigh
-H.C. women's basketball picks up sixth straight win. Highlights (2:00)
-Crusaders men's hockey beats Army, 3-1
-Andrew Dresner named offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach at Holy Cross
-Railers beat Norfolk, 4-2
>CARS: Christmas Greetings from Bertera Nissan (1:31)
>NATIONAL: Paying rent still a problem for 24% of renters
-U.S. inflation rose 3.4% in December, higher than expected
-Tragic: Father of 6 tragically drowns in riptide
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. firefighters battle massive blaze after multiple oil tankers catch fire
-Healey defends tax cuts as essential amid state’s tightening financial outlook
>COLLEGES: WPI, WNEC get $1.1 million for advanced robotic welding
-Hundreds of schoolchildren cheer on Lancers during Math Madness
>FOOD: It's Girl Scout cookie time
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Yosemite National Park registration 2024: How to sign up on peak dates
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024: Best Events & Venues
-The 5 worst mistakes employees can make in a new job
>HEALTH: 5 medical myths peddled by TikTok
-Bottled water contains more plastic particles than previously thought: study
>SHOPPING: When did Stanley cups become popular? Drink tumblers make viral craze
>TV/STREAMING: 1990s cult favorite "Northern Exposure" has finally come to streaming
>MOVIES: "The Beekeeper" buzzes to No. 1 on opening night in the box office
>CELEBRITY: CNN anchor Sara Sidner says she has Stage 3 breast cancer
>ANIMALS: Lancashire heeler — All about the newest dog breed recognized by A.K.C.
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 14th (1:34)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Westwood mother's affirmation cards promote positive thinking (1:52)
-Meanwhile, T.S.A. ranks best catches of 2023 — Naruto knives, projectile, weed
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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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