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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 (: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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