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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:36). High of 33 today in Worcester
-Latest National Weather Service snowfall map for today's storm
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester firefighters and police officers preparing for BFit Challenge
-Oxford hosts frigid Polar Plunge
-Hundreds to teens gather, give back to community
-Scary time for Worcester hospitals: patient numbers soaring in ER presents challenges
-Drone video of skating at Worcester Common Oval (1:47)
-Blades flash as Oval Rink crew keeps things gliding
-West Boylston bakery hosts Taylor Swift-inspired fundraiser for little girl battling cancer
-Health Foundation grants $1 million to 4 nonprofits, prioritizes children’s health
-Human Rights Commission seeks creation of volunteer homeless program
-Prosecutor recommends "unprecedented" step in Turtleboy case
-Nichols College alumnus donates $1 million
-The Faces of Worcester: Susan Dunshee
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate
>DINING OUT: One Eleven Chop House turns 25
-TODAY! Worcester restaurant debuts Sunday brunch
-ICYMI: Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling
-Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says
-Worcester market Maker to Main to close permanently
-Worcester police warn of rash of TikTok-linked car thefts, show hotspots where cars are stolen
-Drug trafficking suspect in Worcester tied to home invasion
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Crocheting hobby turns into teaching moments
-Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)
-Wachusett girls basketball continues perfect season with 70-30 win
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Rutland police release list of those wanted with outstanding warrants
-Shrewsbury retirement community bought for $36 million by large investment firm
-Leominster woman strikes "Gold" in new lottery game
-Sutton Historical Commission appointments
-Clinton chamber hosting networking event at Holder
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Lancaster receives state lead service line grant
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Cannabis cafes in Massachusetts are still a hazy concept
>SHOWTIME: Worcester theater hosts hundreds of young dancers for ballet auditions
-Brian Nelson's Laurel cartoon on stretch limos and W.R.T.A. buses
-Shaun Connolly: Are you ready for some... thing else?!
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 78 (28:26): Sierra Leone coup attempt
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 523 (27:53): Knitty Council/City Council/Ballpark Commission
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who cared for people with disabilities
>SPORTS: Patriots to name Demarcus Covington defensive coordinator
-Local foursome have Super Bowl dreams - here are 5 things to know about each
-NFL Conference Championships schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics lose to Clippers, 115-96
-Bruins beat Philadelphia, 6-2
-Holy Cross men's hockey completes sweep of Mercyhurst
-Holy Cross women's hockey beats B.U., 3-2
-Holy Cross women's basketball's winning streak halted at Lehigh
-Holy Cross men's basketball falls to Lehigh
-Railers lose to Admirals, 6-2
-Former WooSox player Ryan Fitzgerald has Worcester sendoff Saturday
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
-Tesla recalling 200,000 Model S, X, Y cars to receive software update
>NATIONAL: Los Angeles murder suicide leaves 4 dead
-13 people injured when more than 40 vehicles crash on Chesapeake Bay bridge in Maryland
-Tragic: 5 children killed in house fire (1:26)
>NEW ENGLAND: Body found in water by New England Aquarium in Boston
-How Mass. residents can file taxes for free with new I.R.S. tool in 2024
>COLLEGES: WPI researchers looking at A.I. models in education
-Anna Maria AMC@Work: Jessica Clary, class of '23
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The world's largest cruise ship begins maiden voyage
>BUSINESS: 9 high-paying jobs that may surprise you — Walmart manager, more
-Remote workers 35% more likely to be fired than those who return to office
>SHOPPING: Retailers take $100 billion hit in bogus returns
>HOMES: Sorry, millennials, Gen Zers are coming for boomers’ houses
>HEALTH: Here's why you should weigh yourself in the morning: doctors
-Why are measles cases popping up across the U.S.?
>FOOD: Knott's Berry Farm jams, jellies discontinued, not available in stores
>TV/STREAMING: Demand for pirated TV, film at highest point in years
>MOVIES: Where to stream every Best Picture nominated movie
-Best Picture nominee trailers
>CELEBRITY: Country singer Chris Young arrested at Nashville bar
>ANIMALS: No one wanted this cat because she was shy (3:22)
>HISTORY: Today in History for January 28th (1:38)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Cancer patient's road to recovery began with a truck crash (2:54)
-Meanwhile, in Britain, oddest pipe blockages include a tent, adult toys
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:05). High of 20 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Suspects in fatal shooting on Dorchester Street in Worcester caught in Fitchburg
-Worcester reports fewer shootings in 2024, despite jump in homicides
-What nurses say must improve at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester
-5 townhouse units planned for Austin Street in Worcester
-Why so many Mass. breweries are closing (and what you can do about it)
-Worcester Community Housing Resources taps established executive as new leader
-Holiday travel rush continues (2:08). Article
-Worcester forum explores M.C.A.S. results and educational equity
-Worcester wants input on where to put new trash/recycling bins
-Radio Worcester (24:05): Worcester Police Union leaders respond to D.O.J. report
-Earlier: Boston Globe: Federal lawsuits lay out D.O.J. allegations against Worcester police
-Radio Worcester (17:50): Mayor Petty addresses City Council meeting amid heated debate
-Radio Worcester (19:13): City Manager Batista addresses D.O.J. report, legal strategy
>FAITH: Holy Cross professor — At Hanukkah, a celebration of eternal light − from desert tabernacle to synagogues today
>DINING OUT: Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Unique Eateries (5:13)
-ICYMI: Midday snow delivers string of crashes in Central Mass.
-Woman struck by a car in crosswalk in Worcester
-At court hearing, 2 different pictures of fatal Worcester shooting
-Worcester D.P.W. chief Robert L. Moylan Jr. to end interim stint
-Worcester's Union Station listed among 6 of the Most Beautiful Amtrak Stations in America
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett Echo — Fantastic freshmen on varsity sports teams
-Christmas Greetings from Everyone At Lamoureux Ford (:49)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Southbridge day care worker admits to abusing child (2:01)
-Barre ambulance and Verizon utility truck collide on Route 62
-Botched drug deal at Leominster group home ends with arrest of 2 women
-Rutland police to hold car seat check-up on Monday
-Auburn wants feedback on possible regionalization of 911 services
-Shrewsbury Select Board updates (:35)
-Grafton Middle School teachers honored for "Promising Practices"
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: Candlelight tours, wrestling and holiday choral music
-Spotify's Top 10 most-streamed holiday tracks of all time revealed
-At Holy Cross, "Sojourners" captures the immigrant experience in 1970s America
>OPINION: Tom Marino: 9 years of Public Safety Committee ignoring police discipline
-Laura McCarthy-Ha: Simplifying gift-giving in a big family
-Laurelle Farrell: Lessons in a hair style…bangs
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 211 (28:23): Sports, Sports, Sports!
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to an "accomplished and admired singer/ songwriter/ musician" born in Worcester
>SPORTS: Patriots fans will love Josh Allen’s take on Drake Maye’s future
-Van Pelt doubles down on not calling Maye runs after criticism
-NFL Week 16 schedule, TV and announcers
-Celtics beat Bulls, 123-98
-Bruins beat Sabres, 3-1
-Rickey Henderson, Baseball Hall of Famer and league's all-time stolen bases leader, dies at 65
-Railers beat Maine, 5-1
>NATIONAL: 2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in apparent "friendly fire" incident
-Grandparent caregiving declines amid pandemic changes
-Tragic: Grandmother, 80, dies after getting trapped in Sleep Number bed for 2 days: lawsuit
>NEW ENGLAND: State police say Friday's storm caused 200 crashes across state (:22)
-Hypothermic hiker rescued by helicopter in White Mountains (:27)
>COLLEGES: Assumption Professor Cinzia Pica named Visiting Scholar at Harvard
-Anna Maria AMCAST (50:10): Holiday Movies 2.0
-Clark professor gives lecture on what it means to be a feminist in wartime
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Waldorf-Astoria insists hotel will reopen in spring
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Financial planning for parents’ assisted living
>HOMES: Tips for moving
>SHOPPING: Cozy gifts your mom will love this holiday season (4:04)
-Holiday gift ideas from unique local businesses across Mass. (4:58)
>HEALTH: Expert explains possible risks, benefits of raw milk (2:49)
-Dr. Todd Ellerin on vaccines and their impact on children (3:40)
>FOOD: Taco Bell unveils new menu item
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for new Netflix doc, "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action" (2:21)
>MOVIES: "Barbie 2" in early stages with Greta Gerwig returning to write
>CELEBRITY: James Kennedy arrested for domestic violence weeks after getting fired from "Vanderpump Rules"
>HISTORY: City Hospital, circa 1907
>ANIMALS: Dog becomes mama to a litter of tiny rescue kittens (1:42)
>GOOD NEWS: Man with a rare tumor was told he had months to live. Now, he's cancer-free
-Meanwhile, Mariah Carey fans get into a wild fight at Christmas concert: "On the naughty list"
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