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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
>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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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 21 today in Worcester
+5:00: Another cold night, next snow threat develops Sunday (3:18)
-Worcester winter parking ban remains as snow cleanup continues
-720 tickets, 400 tows in Worcester during storm
-"There isn’t enough help out there": Worcester gets mixed reviews on plowing
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Massport seeks to double Worcester airport passenger use by 2035, grow cargo operations
+5:00: Mini-grants applications for Worcester teachers now open
+Noon: Lunenburg school resource officer helps recover more than $100,000 in crypto scam
+Noon: "I Declare" eyes Black perspectives in face of historic anniversary
+Noon: Last Call: Dee O'Connor, book collaborator
-UMass Memorial sees spike in shoveling heart attacks after storm (1:53). Article
-City Council moves forward on Main Street tax exemption
-Kraft honors fallen officer’s family with Super Bowl tickets
-As "Laverne & Shirley" turns 50, remembering Worcester's own Big Ragoo
-Saint Vincent names interim C.E.O. and C.N.O. in leadership transition
-Worcester County Wonders: The future is bright for a new Whalom Park
>DINING OUT: Best hidden gem restaurants in America? Beloved spots worth the trip
-ICYMI: Worcester couple convicted of sex trafficking relative sentenced to prison
-Town Fair Tire wants to take over former Fortin's Market (and Dollar Tree) on West Boylston Street
-3-story apartment building proposed for Worcester’s Millbury Street
-TV food personality Alton Brown is set to return to Worcester in April
-Mystery on Main Street: Catacombs under downtown Worcester
-85-year-old man in Worcester jokes about spending birthday digging car out of snow
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): This week's road closures and traffic delays
-NEW! Winter snow brings great values at Lamoureux Ford (2:00)
-12-year-old cellist from Holden competes as semifinalist in national competition
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Massive water main breaks disrupt service in Grafton (1:30)
-Shrewsbury adds additional full-day Pre-K classrooms
-Traffic advisory for center of Millbury
-Clinton town clerk resigns, seat to be filled at upcoming election
-Woman arrested after sleeping on sidewalk, drinking near Leominster Market Basket
-Book your pup's next glow-up at Life is Ruff in Auburn
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Knox Train 250th celebrations at Old Sturbridge Village and Worcester
-Holy Cross, Worcester Academy legend Sherry Levin puts lifetime of lessons into new book
-Listen Up: Seeing "Faces" with Worcester rapper Ghost of the Machine
>OPINION: Dr. Mohammad Alhabbal: Many seniors face new crisis
-Unity Radio's Unity in the Community (58:04): TheHeavyWeight Dj Rasheed
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (51:35): How are the roads?
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Worcester C.P.A.
>SPORTS: Mike Vrabel says Patriots run to Super Bowl was "group effort" (1:06)
-Is Drake Maye hurt? Vrabel gives vague answer
-Maye had right shoulder issue before AFC Championship Game
-Whale comes in with $1.1 million wager on this Super Bowl bet
-NFL world shocked by Bill Belichick failing to make Hall of Fame
-How Belichick reacted to his shocking Hall of Fame snub
-Bill Polian denies being factor in Belichick's Hall of Fame miss
-Bruins beat Nashville, 3-2
-Caitlin Clark joining NBC's NBA coverage as special contributor
-Holy Cross men's basketball (on the road) and women's basketball (at home) face Colgate
>CARS: Volkswagen to recall 44,000 vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk
>NATIONAL: Woman gets $3 million in romance scams
-Autopsy reports reveal horrific new details about University of Idaho victims' stabbing injuries
-Tragic: Father shoots and kills 4 family members, including wife, while his child hides in closet and calls 911: cops
>NEW ENGLAND: 2 children charged with murder after deadly beating in Providence
-Top Hawaiian chef and dad of 3 ID'd as fourth victim of Maine plane crash
-Radio Worcester (12:55): Jesse Littlewood explains ballot initiative to reform primary elections
>COLLEGES: Clark's visual arts M.F.A. residency includes learning, creating and building community
-Holy Cross professor: From ancient Rome to today, war-makers have talked constantly about peace
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Southwest's controversial plus-size passenger policy kicks in
-5 things you should always wear on a plane
>BUSINESS: UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs as it scales back Amazon deliveries
-LPL Financial Research: The productivity advantage: Powering economic growth in 2026
-TikTok reaches last-minute settlement with woman who blamed app for depression, body dysmorphia
>HOMES: Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Worcester metro area
>SHOPPING: Behind the seams — A closer look at clothing quality (1:54)
>FOOD: Keurig recalls over 80,000 McCafé coffee pods
>HEALTH: Women who get pregnant in this window are more likely to live longer
-Deadly cancer risk spikes with certain level of alcohol consumption, study finds
>TV/STREAMING: Taylor Sheridan’s TV show lineup: "Landman" Season 3, "Marshals", "The Madison" and more
>MOVIES: Dirty Dancing sequel with Jennifer Grey moving forward
>CELEBRITY: Sydney Sweeney climbs Hollywood sign to hang up bras
-Claire Danes admits she had a "meltdown" after learning she was pregnant at 44
>ANIMALS: Wild squirrel visits dog every day for 5 years (2:13)
>HISTORY: Then & Now: Belmont and Edward streets, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS: Bouquet of lottery tickets earns birthday girl $20,000
-Meanwhile, in Australia, kangaroo causes chaos during bike tour, bikers injured
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