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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:48). High of 53 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: In Worcester, 88-year-old man hit and killed by car driven by man he was getting coffee with, police say (pictured)
+6:00: Suspect in Worcester murders of mother and daughter held without bail (1:56). Article
+6:00: Lincoln Street Denny's closed for good
+Noon: Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old
+Noon: It's Friday! Check Dining Out and Bars & Bands before making plans
+Noon: New shows and movies to watch this weekend
+Noon: New movies on demand — "Imaginary," "The Taste of Things," and more
+Noon: Skyler Miser brings Ringling Bros. back to DCU as the Human Rocket
+Noon: All Elite Wrestling Returns to the DCU with "Dynamite," "Collision"
-U.S. Marine from Worcester swept out to sea in waters at beach in Puerto Rico
-Worcester couple convicted of helping scam woman out of $3.2 million
-Sutton magician sentenced to more than 6 years in prison for child pornography offenses
-Driver sentenced to 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 years in Worcester drag-racing death of Jessica Simone
-Worcester 12-year-old donates hundreds of Easter Baskets to homeless children (2:13). Article
-Rally in Worcester for North High state champs on Saturday
-Longtime C.E.O. of Imperial Distributors to step down, be succeeded by president
-Rep. McGovern fundraiser in Worcester met with protests
-What is Good Friday? What the holy day means for Christians wordwide
-The Faces of Worcester: Principe Virtuez, business owner
-Unsolved: Worcester — Murder of Judith Viewig & disappearance of Deborah Quimby. Video (19:50). Audio (20:19)
>DINING OUT: Here's what is open locally on Easter Sunday
-ICYMI: Man to be indicted on murder charge in death of woman shot to death at Worcester massage parlor
-Samuel Peckham found guilty in 2022 Worcester road-rage killing
-Worcester interim police chief says department has harmed communities of color
-Worcester police's Alcohol Enforcement Unit aims to curb underage drinking
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Rabies clinic on April 6th
-At Lamoureux Ford, our customers tell our story the best (1:56)
-Mountview Middle School honor roll
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Driver arrested after allegedly causing bus crash in Barre (:22). Article
-Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Waters Farm on Saturday
-Grafton Public Library Spring Egg Hunt on Saturday
-Daily phone call program checks on elderly in Sturbridge
-Brilla Coffee set to open in downtown Gardner this year
-Berlin, Boylston look at new school numbers
-Nashoba approves budget with user fees
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Friday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre unveils stellar 2024-25 Broadway Series
-Joyner Lucas reveals how young mother, daughter's tragic death impacted him
-Five Things to Do: Sympli Whitney, Jack Soreff, Zigmont and more ...
-Meet this year's Women Making History, shaping Worcester's future
-Clark professor’s award-winning documentary to be released this spring
-Tattoo, visual art intersect at Electric Haze Art Showcase
-Unity Radio (58:33): Black In Business
-WCCA-TV's Hidden Treasures No. 111 (28:19): Nick Zwirblia, third guest appearance
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 418 (27:47): Warner Fletcher
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who opened multiple businesses on West Boylston Street
>SPORTS: Red Sox beat Mariners on Opening Day
-Celtics lose to Hawks, 123-122
-Steve Belichick razzes dad Bill: "I've got a job and he doesn't"
-Holy Cross women's assistant basketball coach Paige Corkins named W.B.C.A. Thirty Under 30 honoree
>CARS: Bertera has the all-star team to help you find your next Nissan car or truck (:39)
-Subaru recalls nearly 119,000 vehicles over air bag problem
>NATIONAL: Millions of Americans could soon lose home internet access
-South American "crime tourists" infiltrate at least half of U.S. states to target the rich
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl drowns after being sucked into "malfunctioning" pipe at hotel pool
>NEW ENGLAND: Mass. man gets 40 years for beating partner to death on a beach in Maine
-Driver hospitalized after slamming into hotel housing migrants in Marlborough
>COLLEGES: TV showrunner, writer to deliver Commencement address at her alma mater, WPI
-Anna Maria's Aleice Harmon finds happiness by helping children as she earns her B.S.W. degree
-Clark student: Why is Student Accessibility Services so inaccessible?
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Ogunquit, Maine rated top vacation destination by Real Simple magazine
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-LPL Research: Navigating the strategic investing landscape
-Amazon pours $150 billions into data centers to handle expected A.I. boom
>SHOPPING: Free solar eclipse glasses from Warby Parker available April 1 in U.S.
>HOMES: Nantucket is so expensive, an "affordable" home now costs $1 million
>HEALTH: Doctor talks about link between neti pots, dangerous amoeba (2:56)
-F.D.A. approves drug that may help reverse a rare, fatal condition
>FOOD: Fast-food chains still serve meats containing antibiotics — here are the ones to watch out for
>TV/STREAMING: "Yellowstone" Season 5 Part 2 reportedly “already written,” filming to start “in a few weeks”
>MOVIES: Danny DeVito, Arnold Schwarzenegger have movie in works
>CELEBRITY: Arnold Schwarzenegger says he got a pacemaker fitted last week
>ANIMALS: Phone-sized kitten turns guy into a cat person (12:54)
>HISTORY: Former Odd Fellow's Building on Main Street in Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Pilots taking flight to help animals
-Meanwhile, Mike Tyson is selling edibles shaped like an ear
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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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