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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 32 today in Worcester

  >TOP OF THE NEWS

  +6:00: Person hurt in shooting in Downtown Worcester

  +6:00: Hearing set for pair in Auburn sex party human trafficking case

  +6:00: Worcester's unsolved chronicles: 2 men vanish in 1982

  +6:00: 3 from out of state arrested for coordinated shoplifting

  +6:00: 2 arrested in Worcester for stolen vehicle

  +6:00: Worcester Hockey Alumni 2023-24 highlights, NHL week 16

  +6:00: Bryn Saarela named Hilton Garden Inn Crusader of the Week
  
  

  +Noon: "Read a book, play Fortnite": Worcester officials urge kids to stay home as winter storm brings snow

  +Noon: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
  
  

  -Worcester declared parking ban in effect

  -"Like I'm flying": 5-year-old boy describes his first time sledding in Worcester (1:32) (pictured)

  -Snow-covered roads create tricky morning commute in Worcester (1:41)

  -Snow, rain creates slick roads across the state on Monday morning (3:09)

  -Snow arrives earlier than expected for plow drivers

  -Residents call for rent control at Auburn mobile home park in wake of $500 hike

  -Princeton company helps playful puppies become critical service dogs (2:15). Article

  -1943 Warsaw ghetto uprising remembered at Worcester City Hall

  -T&G Student of the Week: Vote for one of these Central Mass. students

  -Central Mass. has 1.4 million square feet of green buildings, as state ranks third nationally

  -W.R.T.A. joins "Browse, Borrow, Board" program 

  -Radio Worcester Roundtable (49:13): Worcester school safety & Knitty Council debate

  -ICYMI: Worcester firefighters and police officers preparing for BFit Challenge

  -Drone video of skating at Worcester Common Oval (1:47)

  -Lock 50 closes; staff unhappy with handling

  -Amazon warehouse at Greendale Mall nears opening, city councilor says

  -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): Snow emergency, parking ban in Holden

  -Holden adds to conservation protected lands

  -Lamoureux Ford Testimonial (:47)

  -Crocheting hobby turns into teaching moments 

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Crews work to clear snow in Fitchburg (1:26)

  -Town manager candidates down to 3 in Millbury

  -West Brookfield residents set to face budget override vote later this year

  -Registration opens February 5th for Grafton spring and summer recreation programs

  -Beer sign auction benefits Carr Foundation

  -Chamber sponsors Sterling welcome sign

  -Grafton police log

  -Sutton police log
   

  >BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday

  -TODAY! Trivia Night fundraiser for Rachel's Table at Redemption Rock

  >SHOWTIME: Irish music fans mourn the loss of radio host Brian O’Donovan

  -Worcester County Wonders: A treat of a time at Hebert's Candy Mansion

  -WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 523 (27:53): Knitty Council/City Council/Ballpark Commission

  -WCCA-TV's Perspectives No. 92 (28:29): Fawaz Abusharkh

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to career math teacher in the Worcester Public Schools
   

  >SPORTS: Report: Nick Caley "well-positioned" in Patriots’ offensive coordinator search

  -Holy Cross set to take on Boston University in White Out game

  -Holy Cross women’s basketball set for nationally televised bout with B.U. Monday

  -Railers lose to Trois-Rivières, 4-2

  -St. John's hockey celebrates anniversaries of state championships
  
  

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)

  -Ford Explorers recalled for safety issue

  >NATIONAL: 3 U.S. soldiers killed in drone attack

  -These employees have the lowest reputation for honesty, according to Gallup

  -Tragic: Man dies after rescuing 4-year-old son when both fall through ice at pond 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Healey funding plan not enough to close T’s budget gap

  -Mass. state agencies to scrap minimum education level for hiring

  >COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMC@Work: Jessica Clary, class of '23

  -WPI students experience U.N. climate talks in Dubai (6:27)

  -Chandler’s Challenge returns for sixth year of student-led fundraising at Worcester State
   

  >TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 15 of the most colorful places in the U.S. 

  >BUSINESS: 101: Hiring for in-office positions

  -U.S. economy grew at a shocking pace in the fourth quarter 

  >HOMES: $6 million Mass. beach house with spa-like bath was set of new Netflix show 

  >HEALTH: Ozempic may reduce severe liver disease risk: new study

  -Drinking this many cups of tea a day could be the secret to anti-aging

  >FOOD: Factory never tested applesauce packets that were recalled due to lead poisonings, FDA finds
   

  >TV/STREAMING: WWE "Raw" moving to Netflix in shocking deal worth over $5 billion 

  >MOVIES: "The Beekeeper" and "Mean Girls" claim box office victory 

  >CELEBRITY: Martha Stewart to bare all in new Netflix doc 

  >ANIMALS: She was abandoned at a dumping ground (:49) 

  >HISTORY: Today in History for January 29th (1:46)

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man who nearly died of heart attack reunites with rescuers (2:15) 

  -Meanwhile, in Connecticut, screech owl invades home, hides among board games 

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