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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Dozens evacuated during Park Ave. gas leak (pictured)
+6:00: Worcester Art Museum accused of housing stained glass stolen from France
+6:00: Radio Worcester (18:19): Mark Henderson on evolving local news with mission of The016.com
+6:00: T&G Student of the Week: Vote for 1 of these 8 students
+6:00: Five Things to Do: Compagnie Hervé Koubi, "Baked & Bakwards" and more
+6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 15
+6:00: Kiley Ronan named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
+Noon: Worcester restaurant starts operating as a bakery during the morning hours in the coming months
+Noon: Worcester Cares For Those In Need hosts food and clothing drive
+Noon: Green Party candidates speak in Worcester
+Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
+Noon: Ska-Punk artist Joe Samba set to pick up the energy at Electric Haze
-Worcester firefighters respond to 2 house fires in brutal cold
-Worcester Regional Research Bureau launches Worcester Public Schools data dashboard
-T&G editor Sarah Barnacle to explore Worcester County in new column
-In Worcester County, a changing fight against opioids
>DINING OUT: An exploration into Worcester's kings of ramen
-ICYMI: Chase ends in arrest of wrong-way driver Route 20
-Worcester man among 3 arrested in connection to October armed robbery
-How a Mass. law prevents clergy abuse survivors from getting justice
-Worcester nonprofit helps women leave sex trade with fewer funds
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Card making class at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Arizona Doug concert Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Quick action by Webster police saves toddler found in river
-The Turner’s Club was the first social club on Lake Quinsigamond
-Route 20 crackdown's mission is to educate, save lives
-Planner: Boylston exploring best housing options
-Ambulance service finances reviewed in Bolton
-Nomination papers available for Sutton Town Election
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Country Winterfest at Rascals on March 17th
-Worcesteria: Knitty Council spat has City Council all stitched up
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 25 (28:58): PA For Safe Tech
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 411 (28:33): Students of Forest Grove Middle School
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked in childcare and the Worcester Public Schools for over 20 years
>SPORTS: Some Patriots teammates "sick" of Mac Jones: Report
-Bill Belichick facing competition in "wide open" Falcons search
-Celtics beat Rockets, 116-107
-Railers fall to Fort Wayne, 5-3
-Worcester native Mia Stolakis shines on lanes for Tulane
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Military ends rescue search for Navy SEALs lost in raid on ship
-Los Angeles Innocence Project representing Scott Peterson
-Tragic: 9-year-old cancer survivor fatally hit by his school bus
>NEW ENGLAND: Hiker dies after getting lost in extreme conditions in White Mountains
-23 lost skiers and snowboarders rescued in frigid temperatures in Killington, Vermont
>COLLEGES: AMC@Work: Nursing graduate Phil Berry
-Newly renovated auditorium reopens at Worcester State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 2024 travel outlook (2:27)
>BUSINESS: Radio Worcester (8:21): Financial fitness tips for the new year
-Personal use of corporate jets has soared 50%, costs companies $65 millions
>SHOPPING: Retailers take $100 billion hit in bogus returns
>HOMES: 6-bedroom home in Worcester sells for $1.8 million
>HEALTH: How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID season
-New England saw record amount of life-saving organ donations in 2023
>FOOD: Here's what you should order at McDonald's, nutritionists reveal
>TV/STREAMING: "Happy Days" turns 50
>MOVIES: Kate Hudson says “It’s hard to get male movie stars to make rom-coms”
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton gifts us with new music on her 78th birthday
>ANIMALS: Dog is the best nanny to foster kittens (3:16)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 22nd (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 92-year-old is oldest to hike Grand Canyon rim to rim
-Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, baby born in McDonald's parking lot
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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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