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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 (1:01). High of 37 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-12-year-old actor from Worcester makes big screen debut in "The Running Man" (4:54)
-Worcester water main break disrupts service for Shore Drive area residents
-Free electricity? Why some National Grid customers in Worcester aren't getting bills
-For Ken Burns, a part of history found at American Antiquarian Society
-Middle school students thinking big after attending S.T.E.M. program at WPI
-Worcester Animal Rescue League joins statewide dog adoptathon
-What's the fine in Worcester for not shoveling snow from your sidewalk?
-Girl Scouts compete in "Cookiepreneur Challenge" with local leaders
-New judge sets tentative trial date for Turtleboy witness intimidation case
-Meet T&G Santa's helpers for Saturday
-What's Up Worcester Sitdown (4:35): Killian Madden, Owner, Wicked Wheels
-Worcester Guardian week in review: Football nationals, leadership shifts, giving
>DINING OUT: The Dogfather talks Solomon Pond Mall, food trucks and signature chili
-ICYMI: Worcester students use live burn to highlight holiday tree safety (1:51). Article
-Car thefts up in November in city, 45% were preventable: W.P.D.
-With snow season here, temporary speed humps lifted from Worcester streets
-Driver trapped, car lodged under dump truck in unusual crash on Mass. Pike in Auburn
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): State restores grant funding for Wachusett, says it made a mistake
-Unique Happy Thanksgiving wishes from Lamoureux Ford (:29)
-Wachusett Echo: COVID effects on music program at the Regional
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): 2-alarm fire in Spencer
-Clinton Rotary pancake breakfast served Sunday
-Second exit from Shoppes at Blackstone Valley open Sunday
-Lancaster man hospitalized after propane tank explodes on Fort Pond Road
-Community, family gather to remember fallen hero
-Shrewsbury High's Team 467 building robots and friendships
-Andrew Turco takes the helm of Millbury High indoor track
-Library's Little Free Food Pantry supports community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Things to Do: MaliFest, The Racky Thomas Band, "Messiah" and more ...
-100 FM The Pike (10:17): Comedian Jared Fried on food guilt, his first Boston comedy show
>OPINION: John Keough: Netflix deal could be catalyst for film industry expansion
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Part 2, Historical timeline of how black and brown humanity has been targeted across the globe
-Laurel: Sweet smell of success at the holiday fair
-WCCA-TV's This Is Worcester No. 219 (27:15): Recruiting for the police department
-W.S.C. Stay Connected (1:23:40): Music in dementia — Finding the piano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester Church Mother
>SPORTS: Patriots' closeness off the field helps them build best record in the NFL
-Mike Florio doesn't hold back on Belichick and Kraft's Hall of Fame candidacies
-NFL Week 14 schedule, TV and announcers
-Randolph ends West Boylston championship run in state final
-Hilton Garden Inn named official hotel of the Worcester Bravehearts
-Holy Cross men's basketball team rallies from 16 down to beat Fordham, 70-69
-Holy Cross women’s ice hockey tops Vermont, 2-1, completes weekend sweep
-Holy Cross women's basketball finishes road swing at Bryant on Sunday
-FIFA announces schedule for World Cup matches at Gillette (1:44)
-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami win MLS Cup
-Railers fall to Reading, 5-4
>CARS: Consumer Reports' most reliable automobile brands (1:58)
>NATIONAL: A look at what happened in the U.S. government last week
-Grand jury transcripts from Epstein, Maxwell investigation in Florida ordered to be released
-Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96
-Tragic: Grandfather and 3-month-old grandkid mauled to death by 7 pit bulls at home
>NEW ENGLAND: Man killed in officer-involved shooting in Manchester
-Shocking data, real stories reveal deadly disregard of school crossing guards (4:05)
>COLLEGES: Life in the first year lane: Finding community and involvement at Anna Maria
-Clark alum on his career in the wool industry
-WPI's Time to Startup (36:52): Talk first, build later
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): This U.S. mountain town is 2026’s top trending destination
-5 helpful stretches to try before and after a long flight
>BUSINESS: Saint Vincent Hospital looking for new C.E.O., 10 months after last one was hired
-Radio Worcester (8:13): B.B.B. warns of "ghost-tapping" scam targeting tap-to-pay users
-101: Handling burnout on your team
-Ridgemark Home Remodeling continues to expand service, meet client needs
>HEALTH: The 10 best Christmas songs to work out to
-Year-End F.S.A., H.S.A. Guide: How to make the most of your accounts before 2026
>FOOD: McDonald’s is going green for the holidays with The Grinch Meal
>TV/STREAMING: Best Christmas movies on HBO Max
>MOVIES: "Five Nights at Freddy’s 2" opening to historic $57 million at box office
>CELEBRITY: Donald Glover says he had a stroke
-Shirley MacLaine, 91, enjoys a cocktail at her favorite restaurant during rare public outing
>ANIMALS: Puppy begs cars for help on side of road (2:01)
>HISTORY: The truth behind Worcester Center Galleria, the monster mall Worcester had to destroy
>GOOD NEWS: Toddler home after over 400 days in the hospital
-Meanwhile, in New Zealand, reporter whacked in the face by bird during live shot (1:09)
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