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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 (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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