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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:55). High of 38 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester police looking for missing girl (pictured)
+6:00: Animal nonprofits in Central Mass. are seeing record demand while donations remain stagnant
+6:00: "The Holdovers" shot in Central Mass. gets multiple Oscar nominations
+6:00: Poet Jonathan Blake set to read from new book at Jacob Edwards Library
+Noon: Snow, freezing rain expected in Worcester next 2 days
+Noon: Developers, activists, and city officials say parking requirements are blocking needed development
+Noon: Great Brook Valley residents now eligible for cannabis business ownership assistance program
+Noon: Winter Walks: Elmer's Seat may be small, but the view is spectacular
+Noon: Listen Up: Abby Lamarre's "Pink Parka" a cozy antidote to winter chill
+Noon: Full list of Oscar nominees
+Noon: Oscar snubs and surprises: Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie are out
-Dozens evacuated during Park Ave. gas leak
-Worcester Art Museum accused of housing stained glass stolen from France
-Worcester restaurant starts operating as a bakery during the morning hours in the coming months
-Guest gives birth inside Worcester hotel
-Worcester woman bites another woman's face during assault, police say
-W.P.D: Do you know these men wanted for questioning in fraud investigation?
-Wachusett Brewery purchased by Smuttynose owners, report says
-Worcester Cares For Those In Need hosts food and clothing drive
-Green Party candidates speak in Worcester
-Worcester Schools eye vision for future in new strategic plan
-Radio Worcester (18:19): Mark Henderson on evolving local news with mission of The016.com
-T&G Student of the Week: Vote for 1 of these 8 students
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (53:35): RMVillage protest — Urgent need for women’s shelter?
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Arizona Doug concert Wednesday
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury High may offer new "career pathway" next year
-Uxbridge pays $1.2 million to settle lawsuit over community impact fees
-Clinton woman brings her faith to Hope Noel jewelry
-Local police departments offer assistance to Wilbraham after shooting of officer
-West Boylston police log January 15th to 22nd
-The Landmark's public safety logs
-"Bumper" announces retirement
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Friends-themed cookie decorating class Wednesday at Redemption Rock
>SHOWTIME: Five Things to Do: Compagnie Hervé Koubi, "Baked & Bakwards" and more
-New Holocaust exhibit opens at the American Heritage Museum
-Ska-Punk artist Joe Samba set to pick up the energy at Electric Haze
-Worcesteria: Knitty Council spat has City Council all stitched up
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 411 (28:33): Students of Forest Grove Middle School
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 522 (27:46): Trash/Norton/Curtis Apartments/Woo Fridges
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to local Navy veteran who owned a seamless gutter company for 35 years
>SPORTS: Similarities and differences between Jerod Mayo and Bill Belichick’s styles
-Why Patriots interviewing Nick Caley for offensive coordinator job should be viewed as positive
-What is Bill Belichick’s coaching market outside Falcons?
-Celtics win in Dallas, 119-110
-Bruins down Jets, 4-1
-Kiley Ronan named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
-Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 15
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Medical evac crew killed in Oklahoma chopper crash
-Forever stamp prices price hike in effect
-Tragic: 3 family members electrocuted after power line falls on S.U.V.
>NEW ENGLAND: Armed man fatally shot by police during Nashua domestic disturbance
-Western Mass. man gets 6 to 7 years for raping child
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (22:07): Manny Rivas
-Clark alum charts on N.P.R. after 20-year break from music
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Spirit Airlines ranks dead last in passenger legroom: survey
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-What to do if your colleague takes credit for your work
>SHOPPING: Home Design recalls 500,000 beds sold at Walmart, Wayfair and others
>HOMES: Rare Cold War bunker lists for sale in Washington
>HEALTH: Alzheimer’s blood test may be a step closer to reality, per study
-Care for vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration
>FOOD: McDonald's brings back beloved Strawberry & Crème Pie
>TV/STREAMING: "The Office" star confirms they're "certainly" in for reboot
>MOVIES: 18 feel-good movies to watch over and over again
>CELEBRITY: "Succession" Emmy winner Sarah Snook heading to Broadway
>ANIMALS: More than 2 in 3 pet owners believe they adopted themself in pet form
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 23rd (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman wins $925,434 from lottery ticket she thought was a loser
-Meanwhile, in Florida, drunken woman crashes car into dentist's office, chili joint
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 82 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Expensive weapon detection system leased by UMass Medical School rarely used (3:18). Article
-Worcester woman, firm admit to $1.6 million MassHealth fraud
-"Caretaker" stole from local elderly victim, squatted, police say
-Dominican man sold rifles, guns in Walmart parking lot in Worcester, feds say
-Worcester Housing Authority gives old movie theater new life
-Today! Mural honoring slain mother and daughter to be unveiled at Worcester school
-Worcester schools approve grant for new machines at Worcester Tech, with a caveat
-Worcester schools release bus routes early. Video (1:56)
-End of summer celebration Saturday at The Village
-Central Mass. tomato farmers bounce back from wet, cold start in spring
-Is Goose a he or a she? Now we know, as celebrity lizard settles into new home
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:27): Meeting law violation, preliminary election, does any of it matter
>DINING OUT: 100 FM The Pike (9:54): James and Gabriella from Worcester’s legendary Boulevard Diner
-ICYMI: Family of missing Worcester man seeking public’s help with finding him
-Worcester police mourn tragic loss of animal control officer at age 41
-Report on St. Vincent Hospital validates nurses' concerns
-Turtleboy alleges malfeasance by prosecutors in witness intimidation trial
-Radio Worcester (12:44): Worcester Business Journal's Eric Casey discusses stunning bankruptcy
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Planned power outage August 26th
-Long term employees make Lamoureux Ford special (3:50)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2 sought in attempted carjacking of Uber driver, passenger in Lancaster (1:34). Article
-Inside the futuristic traffic technology Shrewsbury is using to prevent accidents
-Man’s car towed for revoked registration after passing field sobriety test in Rutland
-Leominster City Council votes to raise school committee stipend to $4,000
-Police seize unsecured guns, family seeks involuntary commitment for man struggling with addiction
-Bill causes concern for towns housing fairs
-Millbury-Sutton Chronicle goings on
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
-New Gallup poll shows what Americans are thinking about alcohol
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Lee Brice, Tyler Hubbard and Hot Dog Safari
-Stephen Martin's "Thumper" evokes growing up in Worcester in the 1950s
>OPINION: Tim Murray: State government belongs in office, not in spare room
-Asha Holmes: 5 after-school routine ideas for a calm home
-Unity Radio's Susanity Life (53:53)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who owned multiple restaurants with her husband
>SPORTS: Patriots’ Mike Vrabel demanding more leadership from Drake Maye
-Red Sox getting some schedule relief after daunting stretch
-Roman Anthony putting himself on short lists with Hall of Famers
-Celtics schedule with dates, opponents for every game
-Holy Cross women's soccer drops season opener to Fairfield
-Holy Cross women's soccer 2025 season preview
-Holy Cross football media day
-WooSox beat Iowa, 13-10
>CARS: Here's what to check to avoid buying a water-damaged car
>NATIONAL: 6 dead in Michigan after truck crashes into van carrying members of Amish group
-Idaho killer called his mom on way home from slaying and again on his way to visit crime scene: report
>TRAGIC: Parents and child killed when tree falls on their car
>NEW ENGLAND: Landscaping worker killed after contacting live power line in N.H. (2:27). Article
-Woman injured in shooting at Mass. pond, police believe incident was intentional
>COLLEGES: Plant puncture tools: Holy Cross summer research (1:25)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 of the most remote places in the U.S.
>BUSINESS: Inc. magazine names 17 Central Mass. companies among annual list of fastest-growing businesses
-LPL Financial Research: Stocks sailing smoothly through policy crosscurrents so far
-State equity fund boosts cannabis small businesses with $27 million amid uphill battle with larger firms
>SHOPPING: The North Face has an Amazon storefront
>HOMES: Real estate mogul Anthony Lamacchia discusses current state of Mass. home prices
>HEALTH: Putting our stress on D.N.D. with modern mindfulness (4:36)
-Local doctor urges young people to get screened for colon cancer after son’s passing (6:18)
>FOOD: Healthy or harmful: Taking a look at plant-based meats
>TV/STREAMING: Kelly Clarkson's talk show future confirmed following ex-husband death
>MOVIES: First look at new Jordan Peele movie, "Him" (1:42)
>CELEBRITY: Leonardo DiCaprio, 50, insists he's "emotionally" 32 amid backlash over dating younger women
>ANIMALS: Someone adorable was abandoned in this doghouse (2:46)
>HISTORY: "Dirty Water" is more than a game-winning song
>GOOD NEWS: Boy's heartwarming moment with prize-winning goat at animal show goes viral
-Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver's "Marriage Story" used to scare wolves
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