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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:47). High of 24 today in Worcester
-Parking ban in Worcester is over
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: T&G names Brittany Prendiville general manager
+6:00: UMass Medical School recognized for mental health, wellness support for employees
+6:00: Music Worcester welcomes Mnozil Brass to Mechanics Hall
+6:00: This week in Holy Cross Athletics
+Noon: Daedelus brings electronica, hip-hop vibes to show at Electric Haze
+Noon: Listen Up: Moshi runs first "Marathon" on jazzy debut album
+Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Abbas Qutab
+Noon: Last Call: J.E. Rome, poet and author
-Driver skids into officer, pedestrian after other crash in Worcester
-Man faces drug charges after falling asleep in Worcester intersection
-Holden man facing over 70 domestic violence, gun charges in Rhode Island
-Kenmore Diner owners serve up free breakfast on their last day
-Worcester boxer Jamaine Ortiz getting large sendoff Thursday before heading to Las Vegas for title fight
-Creedons' sale of Worcester Bravehearts may be near
-Venture X announces expansion with new Worcester location
-Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
-City Council discusses city ambassador program, gender identity at shelters
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (9:26): Erin Zammarro on Worcester St. Patrick’s Parade & Banquet
-Worcester Technical High School welding program (2:08)
>DINING OUT: Q&A with the taco entrepreneur of the DCU Center
-ICYMI: Hundreds at 39th MLK Jr. Community Breakfast
-Related: When Martin Luther King Jr. preached in Worcester
-Down 46 officers, Worcester Police Department getting creative with recruitment (2:01). Article
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester School Committee agenda preview
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! W.I.S.E. presentation at the Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Supply shortages hurt students & staff at Wachusett
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Auburn police to swear in new officer
-Clinton library ready to plan for future
-Lake Singletary Fishing Derby and Pancake Breakfast January 21st
-Dispute with Lancaster Historical Society heading to the courts?
-Nashoba gets grant for equity training
-Grafton elections and town meeting dates
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Psychic medium Matt Fraser returns to Worcester
-Winter Walks: Take a hillside hike at Worcester's Bovenzi Park
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to master pastry chef who worked at Crown Bakery
>SPORTS: What Bill Belichick is looking for in his next team
-Jonathan Kraft doesn’t want to run Patriots’ football operations
-100FM The Pike (12:37): Comedian Paul Mecurio lets it all out about Belichick, Zappe and Gronk
-There are plenty of locals to root for in this year's NFL Playoffs
-Why is one company buying up so much of baseball’s minor leagues, including the WooSox?
-Caleb Kenney named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-3 Holy Cross basketball games to air on NBC Sports Boston
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Ford, Volvo, Lucid among 159,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay, all survive
-Radio Worcester (14:19): Rich Rubino’s analysis on Republican primary
-Tragic: Brothers 6 and 8 die after falling into icy pond
>NEW ENGLAND: N.H. resort hot tub believed to be source of Legionella exposure
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria's Life in the First Year Lane — Erin Gallagher
-Engaged Clarkie was one of John Heard’s finest roles
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Everything you need to know about Europe's new visa rules
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Employee Services
-Milford Regional reaches deal to join UMass Memorial system
>HOMES: See inside $1 million Mass. townhouse that used to be fire station
>HEALTH: Asthma drug Singulair linked to negative mental side effects
-Pandemic caused developmental delay in infants and toddlers (1:14)
>FOOD: Worcester shop one of Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Bakeries (4:57)
>SHOPPING: Ready to trash a stretched-out T-shirt? This viral hack could save it
>TV/STREAMING: "Better Call Saul" fans riot over show’s 53 Emmy nominations without a win
>MOVIES: 2024 movie preview: "Dune," "Mad Max" and 24 more worth the hype
>CELEBRITY: "The Cleaning Lady" star Adan Canto dies at 42
>ANIMALS: Couple rescues kitten at Starbucks drive-thru (3:01)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 17th (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Shelter greets the new year with all 129 dogs adopted
-Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Sheriff's sergeant pranks scammer claiming to be police
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:08). High of 48 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: Worcester Redevelopment Authority criticizes Polar Park developer over delays
+Noon: Five Things to Do: African Talent, "Songs of the Season," and more
+Noon: Fractal Tribe art collective set to bring light to holiday festival
-Activist sprayed with paint outside City Council meeting; suspect is popular Worcester restaurateur (2:10). Article
-Worcester councilors frustrated by stalled plans for development around Polar Park
-Worcester probing 27 officers state says fast-forwarded mandatory online training
-Worcester-area Stop & Shop inventory limited after cyberattack
-David Crowley, part of family that runs Wachusett Mountain, dies at 69
-Man in late 60s, 2 cats killed in early morning condo fire in Leominster
-Charles Luster, co-founder of Uncommonwealth Group, running for Worcester City Council
-Aislinn Doyle: November 21st School Committee meeting
-Worcester Green Corps awarded $2,500 for pollinator gardens
-The Buzz with City Manager Batista (4:20): Community Preservation Act
-Radio Worcester (19:58): Worcester Mayor Joe Petty slams developer pullout
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (24:35): Breaking down the Polar Park deficit
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (48:19): Polar Park, tax rolls and deportation debate
>DINING OUT: Dining In: Havana Nights chef set to open TapaVino
-ICYMI: Driver arraigned in June pedestrian crash that killed girl, 13, in Worcester
-For first time, Worcester needs general fund to make Polar Park payments, as key development deal is terminated
-Worcester's Festival of Lights returns Friday, December 6th
-stART at the Station holiday arts and crafts festival returns
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): 15-year-old Holden girl missing
-Long-term employees make it fun to own a car or truck from Lamoureux Ford (3:50)
-Wachusett Echo Teacher Profile: Chelsea Blasco
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): R.I.S.E. program’s Maple & Main celebrates 1-year anniversary
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Rutland Police Department's Warrant Wednesday
-Boylston police promote Matthew Ryel to sergeant
-Clinton schools honor students and staff of the month
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Denholm's windows display work from designers for "Heart of Fashion"
-Elton John's $25 million Broadway show announces closing — 5 days after opening night
-Boston’s comedy scene boomed in the 1980s
-Last Call: Lindsay McNealy, photographer
-WCCA-TV's Intern Interviews No. 74 (24:00): U.S. Congressman James McGovern
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1353 (17:54): Amanda Bennett, Veterans Inc.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local man who started a business in 1958 and is now in its third generation
>SPORTS: Should Patriots draw up designed runs for Drake Maye?
-NFL Week 12 Schedule, TV and announcers
-Holy Cross men's basketball team runs away with 88-49 victory in home opener. Highlights (2:07)
-5 score in double figures as Holy Cross women’s basketball beats UMass
-Crusaders announce leadership change in volleyball program
-Railers lose to Mariners, 5-2
>NATIONAL: Shockingly low number of Americans will host on Thanksgiving: survey
-Killer mom Susan Smith begs to be released from prison — but refuses to take responsibility for actions
-Tragic: Baby, mom killed in Hartford drive-by shooting
>NEW ENGLAND: Homicide investigations in Mass. under scrutiny (4:03)
-The oldest person living in Massachusetts has died at 113 (:43)
>COLLEGES: Clark student game developers showcase projects
-Assumption's Center for Civic Friendship hosts inaugural event
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 of America’s oldest hotels
>BUSINESS: Apple discontinues popular accessory many people need
-LPL Financial Research: Trade, tariffs and inflation
>HOMES: Interest-rate relief leads to rise in Central Mass. home sales
>SHOPPING: 100 trending holiday gift ideas
>HEALTH: Discontinued asthma medications leads to shortages
-When should you see a doctor about breast pain? (1:04)
>FOOD: New McDonald's Pet Simulator Happy Meal brings 2 toys
>TV/STREAMING: Luke Grimes ("Yellowstone") responds to fans who feel “cheated” after John Dutton’s death
>MOVIES: Hollywood cooking up record-breaking Thanksgiving feast
>CELEBRITY: Vicki Lawrence is "closer than ever" to Carol Burnett after falling out
>HISTORY: All aboard! The heydey of Worcester trolley service
>ANIMALS: Sheep buried under 88 pounds of wool transforms (1:44)
>GOOD NEWS: World War II veteran reflects on her 103 years of life
-Meanwhile, "gross" viral food trend is baffling — but it makes Gen Z swoon
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