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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:30). High of 80 today in Worcester
-May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester police ask public for help finding missing man who "might be confused"
-In Holden, neighbors say man is lucky to be alive after gas tank explodes in his car (2:02). Article
-Overnight: 2 people rescued from fire in Westborough (1:23). Article
-Multiple road closures Sunday in Worcester with dueling road races
-Lake Quinsigamond-Regatta Point Beach in Worcester among those closed on Saturday
-New renderings for Worcester Art Museum's Arms and Armor Galleries set to open in late 2025
-University Park Campus School in Worcester holds graduation
-State of the City Address (1:00:18)
-Free inmate phone calls costing taxpayers millions, Worcester County sheriff says
-Indoor cannabis cultivation has a big environmental impact, but a few Central Mass. growers are blazing a more sustainable trail
-2 women hurt after stabbing in Leominster
>DINING OUT: Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-ICYMI: Rutland teen documents journey to top of Mount Everest (2:03). Article
-Here’s what kind of home $500,000 will get you in Worcester
-Worcester hospital nurses file fifth list of complaints over "lack of patient safety"
-Worcester Union Station platform update (3:15)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Here’s where you can see a "real" unicorn this summer
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury residents rally behind S.E.L.C.O. as town weighs Charter application
-Former Spencer resident Paul Vandale, now 64, takes on celebrity boxing challenge
-Leominster residents can apply for F.E.M.A. flood damage assistance
-Related: City denied federal funds for September storm (1:22)
-Marlborough's new floating boardwalk gives visitors a view that was once off-limits (2:50)
-Will Winchendon vote down its school budget a second time?
-Nashoba water tests high for manganese
-The Item's public safety logs
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
>SHOWTIME: Jennifer Lopez cancels "This is Me ... Now" tour
-Mary Cosgrove Dolphin Gallery opens counter-culture exhibition “Off The Beaten Path"
-Ray Mariano: Free community college makes America stronger
-Brian Nelson Laurel cartoon on Worcester's 19th-century catacombs
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Hispanic•ish in under 5 minutes
-Manny Jae Media (2:11:58): World of Foods Worcester
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1342 (22:14): Veterans Inc.
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1343 (28:00): American Parkinson Disease Association
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 538 (28:19): Phones in school, speed humps
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester-born 5-time U.S. Olympian, and Olympic gold and bronze medalist
>SPORTS: Luka Doncic gives initial thoughts on facing Celtics in NBA Finals
-"Dawn of new era": Patriots new head coach on expectations, comparisons (1:05)
-Red Sox beat Tigers, 6-3
-Take me out to the Bravehearts. Next home game: 4 p.m. today
-Holy Cross graduation highlights (1:28)
-WooSox lose to Charlotte, 7-5
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Over 125,000 Teslas recalled for seat belt issue
>NATIONAL: 6 people eat undercooked bear meat, contract "brain worms"
-Tennessee, Delaware to become first states to offer free diapers for Medicaid families
-Tragic: Mass. mother of 2 dies from injuries in "heinous" sexual assault
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial has attracted national attention. Why are people so obsessed? (3:18)
-Man's body was found in barrel, dumped in N.H. sand pit
>COLLEGES: Tufts Veterinary School graduation
-WPI honored by 2 esteemed awards celebrating project-based learning
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): How "Shawshank Redemption" turned a prison into a museum
>BUSINESS: What is "quiet vacationing?" New work trend that's infuriating bosses
-Viewpoint: Why women mentors should pick male mentees
>HEALTH: Ozempic study: Reduced risks for people with diabetes and kidney disease
-Seeing friends face-to-face leads to greater well-being, study says (:48)
>HOMES: New Luxury Living sites open at 2 locations in Worcester
-14 tiny “homes” you can buy at Home Depot (starting at $699?)
>FOOD: Most overpriced burger chain has more than 230 Mass. locations
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: "Happy Gilmore 2" starring Adam Sandler officially ordered by Netflix
>CELEBRITY: From Zendaya to Jacob Elordi, the new Hollywood A-List
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog flinched when mom tried to pet her until... (1:00)
>HISTORY: Worcester's WTAG radio turns 100 years old
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Community response saves Mass. man's life during heart attack (1:59)
-Meanwhile, in Illinois, high schoolers hire bagpiper to follow principal around
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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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