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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:37). High of 56 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-How the wife of a former Worcester firefighter became the loudest voice in the push to remove toxic chemicals from turnout gear
-Pediatrician with practice in Worcester accused of molesting a child
-Worcester health care industry feeling pain from Change cyberattack
-I-290 rollover in Shrewsbury prompts response from multiple agencies
-The Prom Closet lends out dresses for free
-Alleged child abuser admitted to Worcester school
-New report examines investment into Worcester Public Schools' infrastructure
-Related: Radio Worcester (17:23) — Paul Matthews talks Worcester schools' health
-Sen. Robyn Kennedy: Investing in Worcester early education
-Probation officer from Worcester is Healey's pick for state Parole Board
-How long before Worcester opens its first safe injection site? And where will it go?
-Worcester's woman, young woman of consequence for 2024 recognized
-ICYMI: Worcester shooting suspect to be brought to Mass. from California to face charges
-Auburn restaurant closes after 67 years
-Worcester deli that opened in 2022 closing for good
-Developer behind 2 Worcester projects, including at former Notre Dame site, trying to sell downtown property
-Worcester rent rising: is relief coming home?
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (9:39): Sweets & Java owner Kathy Diehl
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Holiday changes coming to Westborough schools
-Shrewsbury officers participate in active shooter training exercise
-Millbury Trails Committee will mark Arbor Day
-A look at City of Leominster pay, topped by police chief's $216,000
-Lack of candidates for Boylston election
-Clinton board all business at meeting
-Nashoba D.E.C.A. scores big in state competition
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-TODAY! Local musicians Dublin Down at Redemption Rock Brewing
-Bull Spit Brewing weighing potential sale
>SHOWTIME: Mechanics Hall unveils portraits of 4 prominent Black Americans
-20th year for ArtsWorcester College Show with 71 works by 58 artists
-First Person: Cheryl L. Bonin's double take on drinking, country music
-Brian Nelson: Laurel cartoon on St. Patrick's Day in Worcester
-Ray Mariano: Worcester School Committee following the autocrats, crushing dissent
-Faces of Worcester: Dr. Sheri-ann McLean, Founder and CEO, McLean Coaching and Consulting
-WCCA-TV's Tech Safe No. 29 (28:54): Doris Knick, Part 2
-Manny Jae Media InnerViews (43:16): True Robotics Inc. founder Anthony Gallgano
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester man honored for safely driving over 2 million miles
>SPORTS: Takeaways from episodes 9 and 10 of "The Dynasty"
-Bruins beat Flyers, 6-5
-West Boylston girls fall in Division 5 state title game
-TODAY! Holy Cross women’s basketball hosts Patriot League Championship at noon
-Holy Cross men's hockey drops second game of Atlantic Hockey semifinal
-'Sader Stories (29:37): Get to know women's rowing coach Andrea Landry
-Railers lose to Adirondack, 5-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan is your first choice (:11)
>NATIONAL: Man kills 3, including 13-year-old sister, in Pennsylvania
-All of your information that’s publicly available (and what you can do about it)
-Tragic: 5 missing cross-country skiers found dead (:39)
>NEW ENGLAND: How the new I.R.S. free Direct File program works (1:42). Article
-Former M.B.T.A. police officer found guilty of rape
>COLLEGES: Anna Maria AMCAST (21:23): Academic symposium
-WPI to celebrate inauguration of President Grace Wang on Friday
-Clark Challenge. Change. podcast (11:45): Film professors share standout 2023 movies
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Where to watch April's solar eclipse in N.H., Vermont and Maine
>BUSINESS: Cybersecurity expert explains why TikTok poses real threat (1:46)
-Retiring in America increasingly means working into old age, new book finds
>SHOPPING: Stanley Spring Fling collection comes in Neon: Release date and more
>HOMES: Nantucket beachfront home sells for an absurdly low price — but there’s a catch
>HEALTH: Mass. doctor talks about benefits of working naps into schedule
-Why do I get out of breath walking up stairs if I’m in good shape?
>FOOD: Kellogg's Froot Loops have "harmful artificial dyes": shareholder
>TV/STREAMING: "Manhunt" on Apple TV+ tracks Abraham Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth
>MOVIES: "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Dune: Part Two" leading weekend at the box office
>CELEBRITY: Dolly Parton believes Beyoncé has covered "Jolene" for her upcoming album
>ANIMALS: Mom finds toddler and dog in the cutest hiding spot (1:00)
>HISTORY: The Wapiti Club on Lake Quinigamond
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Woman shares journey of homelessness to owning bakery
-Meanwhile, watch drunk uncle confront black bear at family barbecue (:31)
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:59). High of 17 today in Worcester
-Maps show how cold it will get this week from Arctic blast
-Snowfall totals in Central Massachusetts
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+9:00: Worcester Public Schools will have 2-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22nd
+9:00: Worcester residents battle leaky pipes and cold temps; warming centers open (1:47). Article
+6:00: Worcester man charged with murder in death of former employee (:25). Article
+6:00: Uxbridge Public Schools Superintendent Michael Baldassarre arrested, charged with O.U.I.
+6:00: Listen Up: OK Go, Carlos Odria and Between the Waves offer new music
+Noon: Major crash on Mass. Pike, Westborough Fire Department responding
+Noon: Central Mass. Jewish Film Fest is back with 3 "outstanding" movies
+Noon: Worcester County High School Club offers bowling to local high schoolers
-Worcester digs out from snow before cold sets in (2:10)
-Report, video show how Assumption "To Catch a Predator" case escalated
-City of Worcester to open warming centers Tuesday and Wednesday
-King's teaching a reminder of conflict, unity at Worcester breakfast
-Worcester food hub fast-tracked to Union Station via fed, state funds
-2 decades, 500 voices: Worcester project chronicles the lives of local women
-Trafficking victim advocate Chrissi Bates to re-receive key to city
-Worcester County Wonders: America's oldest Armenian Church
-Polar Seltzer releases 4 new "dessert cart" flavors
-Trash & recycling pickup delayed by a day in Worcester
-Mike Benedetti: Worcester City Council agenda preview
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester's Literacy "Crisis" (Part 1)
-Faces of Worcester: Francisco Diaz, owner of Diaz and Sons
-Radio Worcester (14:30): City Manager Eric Batista addresses allegations of transphobia
-Radio Worcester (16:49): District 3 City Councilor George Russell announces retirement, addresses council controversy
>DINING OUT: Worcester Restaurant Week will be back from February 24th through March 9th
-ICYMI: Crews work to clear Worcester roads after overnight snow storm (2:34)
-Meet Mac: Worcester's new K-9 tracker (1:24). Article
-Worcester Airport saw busiest year since Massport took over nearly 15 years ago
-Investigation launched following Worcester councilor’s accusations of transphobia
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden Fire Department C.P.R. training February 2nd
-Longtime customer salutes Lamoureux Ford (3:53)
-Wachusett Echo: A beginners guide to midterms
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Millbury Police Association Ice Fishing Derby winners
-Man arrested for trespassing at Leominster bar after refusing to leave
-Clinton Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is Saturday
-Volunteers, supporters made renovated hearse house in Berlin a reality
-West Boylston police log January 6th to 12th
-Shrewsbury Select Board update (:35)
-Florence Sawyer honor roll announced
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Mocktail recipes for Dry January (7:20)
>SHOWTIME: Concert to highlight unity between Black and Jewish communities
-Lindsey Ford: Our favorite Lego places
-Shaun Connolly: Tips for a new era
>OPINION: Geraldine Byrne Nason: Enduring bond between Ireland and Washington
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: An open letter — In solidarity
-WCCA-TV Newsletter for January
-WCCA-TV's Close to Home No. 582 (28:49): Our Lady of Hope
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester bar owner
>SPORTS: Robyn Glaser, Patriots’ executive vice president of football business, to resign
-Former NFL exec blasts Patriots for making "mockery" of Rooney Rule
-Celtics rout Warriors, 125-85
-Bruins beat San Jose, 6-3
-210 Sports: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 15
>NATIONAL: A busy day in Washington. Complete coverage in National News
-When will Yellowstone's volcano erupt? Scientists have an answer
-Tragic: At least 10 dead, 32 injured in a hotel fire at a ski resort in Turkey
>NEW ENGLAND: Bird flu suspected after dozens of Mass. geese found dead (:28). Article
-Mass. unemployment mistake will cost $2.1 billion
>COLLEGES: Clark's Higgins Institute announces wide range of faculty grants
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The U.S. just banned hidden hotel fees
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-Fighting fraud through awareness (2:15)
>SHOPPING: Victoria's Secret winter sale — Get 7 panties for $35 for Valentine's Day
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, January 12th to 18th
>HEALTH: Expert tips for protecting skin in extreme winter weather (3:26)
-More men are getting vasectomies after Roe V. Wade overturned (:56)
>FOOD: McDonald's brand new value menu is here — including $1 deals
>TV/STREAMING: MSNBC bringing back Rachel Maddow 5 nights a week
>CELEBRITY: These are the most canceled celebs of 2024
>HISTORY: Holden the town, like the Harvard chapel, takes name from London banker
>ANIMALS: Senior dog who was left behind gets all the toys she wants (1:33)
>GOOD NEWS: Siblings sell coffee to raise money for L.A. fire relief
-Meanwhile, in Chicago, wild coyote yanked from refrigerated section of Aldi supermarket, shocking video shows
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