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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 29 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Truck gets stuck under Cambridge Street bridge in Worcester (pictured)
+5:00: Gravestones at Notre Dame Cemetery in Worcester knocked over by car
+5:00: Green Party presidential candidates in Worcester on Saturday
+5:00: Team from South High qualifies for "High School Quiz Show"
+5:00: 100FM The Pike (7:18): The Pike Breakdown Lane for January 19th
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "The Marvels" and more
+Noon: Small Stones Festival of the Arts ready to roll in Grafton after initial venue flooded
-Investigation underway after reports of E.B.T. skimming in Worcester
-Worcester Chief Diversity Officer candidate rejects offer, city to restart search
-Worcester hosts send-off for Jamaine Ortiz ahead of title fight in Las Vegas
-Related: Manny Jae Media (25:44): Video
-Worcester jazz great Jaki Byard's piano on loan to conservatory is missing
-Worcester Vice Squad busts Bowdoin St. man for crack, ammo
-New Worcester Yellow Cab seeks permission to increase fares
-Worcester school committee member Vanessa Alvarez ready for first term
-Radio Worcester (12:25): Luis Ojeda discusses council salary plans for community impact
-Radio Worcester (24:39): W.H.A.’s Alex Corrales & Billy Ayala on transforming affordable housing
-The Buzz with City Manager Eric Batista (6:58): Trash and recycling program
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Lobster Dishes (4:35)
-ICYMI: A scholar makes a discovery in Worcester
-Worcester single-family home sales down, prices up in 2023
-The Faces of Worcester: Abbas Qutab
-Dan Kennedy: The 016 turns 5
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Community recalls impact of Margaret Watson
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett Rotary to host Valentine's breakfast for seniors
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Leicester High School's vocational program takes root (1:54). Article
-Auburn mobile home park residents seek legal aid over hikes, neglect
-Shrewsbury Planning Board hears industrial park proposal
-Grafton High Gym honors former principal
-Millbury Public Library secures multi-year funding
-Changes coming to Clinton classes next year
-Athol police arrest armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Leominster
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-All Ages Ska and Punk Show coming February 10th (3:03)
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Chamber Music Society continues 18th season on February 1st
-Things to Do: Brandie Blaze at Poet's Cauldron, improv jam, "Inside and Out" and more ...
-Bee Gees tunes, comedy, swordplay: 5 fun things this weekend
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 521 (27:59): Worcester in 2024
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Holocaust survivor who became a professor and in retirement a court mediator in Worcester
>SPORTS: Bill O’Brien to leave Patriots for Ohio State offensive coordinator job
-Bill Belichick set for second interview with Falcons
-Central Mass. native Pat Ricard ready for NFL playoffs with Ravens
-Bruins beat Colorado, 5-2
-'Sader Stories (25:36): Get to know new football coach Dan Curran. Video (19:50)
-Jimmy Walsh named safeties coach for Holy Cross football
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Congress passes short-term funding extension, averting government shutdown
-Tragic: Weight loss influencer dies at 35, leaves behind 4 children, husband
>NEW ENGLAND: Newton schools closed as teachers vote to go on strike (2:44)
-Gov. Healey announces plan for expanded early education
>COLLEGES: A campus tour through Anna Maria’s traditions
-Clark researcher proposes "breaking silos" to help shape sustainable cities
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 things you should never do in a hotel room
>BUSINESS: W.B.J.'s Best of Business 2024 — Best Ways to Relax
-Jobless claims fall to lowest level since September 2022
>HOMES: $500,000 Mass. home used to be possible Underground Railroad stop
>HEALTH: Multivitamins may help prevent memory loss according to new Mass. study
-Mass. doctor on when to see doctor, when to stay home (3:09)
>FOOD: Oreo cereal now for a limited time
>TV/STREAMING: Netflix’s cheaper ad tier surges to 23 million monthly active users
>MOVIES: 49 most anticipated movies of 2024
>CELEBRITY: Darnell Ferguson, Food Network host, chef arrested on burglary charges
>ANIMALS: Golden Retriever isn't into the new puppy until... (3:11)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 19th (1:39)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Meet the budding 6-year-old "meteorologist" from Berlin (:53)
-Meanwhile, in Nebraska, skid loader driver goes on rampage, accused of attacking officer, damaging cars
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 78 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-On anniversary of Worcester state police recruit’s death, Attorney General promises "impartial" investigation
-Related: State paid over $500,000 for investigation into police academy death
-GreenTech Park close to signing first tenant for former Norton site
-Sewer fees: Worcester wants Supreme Judicial Court to review earlier finding in Holden's favor
-The N.I.C.U. saved their baby boy's life. Here's how a Holden couple is giving back
-Wings for Autism at Worcester Airport eases anxiety over travel for passengers on spectrum
-TODAY! Music, dance, history, culture: Brazil festival set for Sunday at Institute Park
-100 FM The Pike (8:36): Jay Grey of Odd By Worcester brewery and Broth restaurant on fire that closed both
-Worcester Guardian's Week in Review
-Paramedic response program for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities to launch in October
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown (25:58): Shrewsbury murder outrage, W.P.D. changes under Chief Saucier and Worcester fire safety law vote
>FAITH: What good is loving our enemies?
>POLITICS: Healey’s Worcester swing included fundraising stop that drew Polito
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (45:01): Breaking down preliminary election results and proposals
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant introducing Sunday brunch, new hours
-ICYMI: Accused Jordan Pond shooter held without bail; victim's family and friends in courtroom
-Related: Home security camera footage released in court from shooting that killed father (1:48). Article
-Woman guilty of raping foster child in her care
-Mystery third man revealed in D.N.A. tests for 2017 Worcester bridge attack
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Another Wachusett staffer put on leave after "inappropriate social media activity"
-Earlier: Debate over free speech as teachers are put on leave over comments (2:26). Article
-America's newest game show, filmed at Lamoureux Ford (1:40)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Restored photos part of 95th anniversary celebration for Juniper Hill Golf Course
-Shrewsbury's Larry and Jane Barbash card holes-in-one on same hole at The Haven
-Item photos: Nonprofits set up at townwide yard sale in West Boylston
-Driver charged in West Boylston after tailgating stop leads to license violation
-Driver using crutches arrested in Rutland for operating with suspended license
-Landlord and boyfriend charged after tenant alleges assault and property damage
-Join Paxton-area seniors on a trip to the Aqua Turf Club
-Area Rotaries team up to collect food for pantries
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: "The Minutes," the Metrons, Midnight Riders and more
-"Hello, Jerry." Jerry Seinfeld coming to Worcester in February
-Local musicians rally to support vocalist Paul Starvaski with event
-No "Doubt" about award-winning drama coming to Worcester
>OPINION: Laurel: A night at the late, great Greendale Theater in Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 476 (27:37): Deborah Hall & YWCA of Central Mass.
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to man who had a 47-year career at Jamesbury Corp.
>SPORTS: Josh McDaniels’ offense makes life easier for Drake Maye
-Patriots trading receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to Saints in draft pick swap
-NFL Week 2 schedule, TV and announcers
-Red Sox lose to Yankees, 5-3
-Twins call up former Braveheart Cody Laweryson
-Holy Cross suffers another tough loss as U.R.I. prevails late. Postgame interview (5:22)
-TODAY! Crusader Community Festival on Sunday
-'Sader Stories Podcast (24:53): Varsity Club Hall of Fame inductee Ann Zelesky
-WooSox beat Syracuse, 6-4
>CARS: Rivian recalls more than 24,000 electric vehicles over software defect
>NATIONAL: Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
-Income inequality in the U.S. dipped last year, with median household income rising slightly
-Support for Ukraine war drops to lowest-ever level within Russia: survey
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read fights to regain phones in "open" investigation (2:05)
-Luxury real estate transfer fee pitched as tool to address housing crisis
>COLLEGES: Charlie’s Cafe at Assumption celebrates summer renovations
-WPI names David LaMarco associate vice president for facilities and campus planning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the world's most beautiful concert halls
-Europe is changing entry requirements for U.S. visitors
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-A.I. hype is crashing into reality
-Disney to pay $10 million fine after F.T.C. says it allowed data collection on kids
>SHOPPING: Home Depot's new Halloween decoration is selling out. See what it is
>HOMES: Homes in Worcester County sold for higher prices recently
>HEALTH: U.S. mortality rate back to pre-COVID levels
-Ask the Doctor: Teen drinking (3:18)
>FOOD: Apple season is here. 10 pick-your-own apple orchards to visit
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Jude Law, Jason Bateman movie on Netflix (2:02)
>MOVIES: Best films from Venice, Toronto and Telluride festivals
>CELEBRITY: "The Long Walk" star Judy Greer talks starring in Stephen King movie (4:29)
-Charlie Sheen recalls dad Martin's "biggest betrayal" following drug-fueled spiral
>ANIMALS: 2 neglected terriers were found hiding in a drain pipe (1:35)
>HISTORY: How Salem got "Bewitched"
>GOOD NEWS: Why a bride's landlord walked her down the aisle (2:15)
-Meanwhile, in California, sweet-toothed bear breaks into ice cream shop
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