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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 80 today in Worcester
-Channel 4 Next Weather school field trip to Worcester (:48)
-Spring climate summary for Worcester
-May climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
+6:00: Coworking space opens in Worcester
+6:00: UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
+6:00: Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 34
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester splits series with Charlotte
+1:00: Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
+1:00: See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Outdoor service marks a year since Spencer church was destroyed by lightning strike (2:06). Article
-Regatta Point Beach at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester closed again on Sunday
-Worcester holds 23rd annual Firefighters 6K Road Race
-Girls on the Run holds annual 5K at Polar Park
-In Holden, neighbors say man is lucky to be alive after gas tank explodes in his car (2:02). Article
-2 people rescued from fire in Westborough (1:23). Article
-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"
-Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-Worcester Islamic Center, Islamic Relief USA join forces to pack 20,000 meals
-How owners of Worcester second-hand shops are navigating in a fast fashion world
-Worcester Public Schools host their 45th annual Mini Olympics
-Worcester hosts annual state Democratic party convention at DCU Center
-Thomas S. Green Awards honor 5 employees for their public service
-State of the City Address (1:00:18)
>DINING OUT: Restaurant opens at its new Worcester location
-ICYMI: Worcester police ask public for help finding missing man who "might be confused"
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): June Among Friends Senior Newsletter
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Here’s where you can see a "real" unicorn this summer
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): West Boylston graduation
-Jill Kozaczka wins 1 of 2 seats on Sutton School Committee as write-in
-Students graduate from Clinton Adult Learning Center
-Potential school budget votes 2 days in a row
-Paxton police to hold Basic Firearms Safety Course June 19th
-Bolton boy creating mini-swords from scraps
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Mix and Mingle at Wachusett Meadow
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: New renderings for Worcester Art Museum's Arms and Armor Galleries set to open in late 2025
-Manny Jae Media (47:08): The Dirty Gerund with Malt and Narc
-Luis G. Pedraja: For Pride Month, a call to advocacy
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 538 (28:19): Phones in school, speed humps
-Manny Jae Media (41:18): Manny and the Mayor
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to longtime Shrewsbury Cross country coach Jim Smith
>SPORTS: Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals
-Joe Mazzulla fires back at media pushing a Tatum vs. Brown narrative ahead of NBA Finals (1:42)
-Oilers, Panthers to face off in Stanley Cup Final
-Red Sox lose to Tigers, 8-4
-Bravehearts surge late, top Bees for third straight win. Next home game: 10:30 tomorrow. SOLD OUT
-WooSox lose to Charlotte, 3-1
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Toyota recalls Tundra trucks, Lexus S.U.V.s over possible engine debris
>NATIONAL: 3 killed, nearly 50 wounded in mass shootings at gatherings across U.S.
-Tragic: 4-year-old boy drowns in home’s pool
>NEW ENGLAND: Man dead following police shooting outside Nashua hardware store
-Several injured in Maine when monster truck called Crushstation hits power line
-Karen Read trial schedule this week, recap of last week
>COLLEGES: Holy Cross Commencement in pictures
-WPI Faculty Fellowship Program supports project based learning (5:07)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Is it really cheaper to book flights on a Tuesday?
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-What was Napster? 25 years ago, website changed the way we get music
-Related: 4 biggest impacts of the free music sharing network Napster
>HEALTH: 7 reasons to take a walk after dinner
-Introducing peanut butter during infancy can help protect against a peanut allergy later on, a study finds
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, May 26th to June 1st
>FOOD: Starbucks customers outraged over 40-minute waits for coffee
>TV/STREAMING: Inside Pat Sajak's final week at "Wheel of Fortune"
>MOVIES: "The Garfield Movie" comes out on top in a slow week at the box office
>CELEBRITY: A timeline of Sean "Diddy" Combs' recent legal troubles
>ANIMALS: Dog and his baby brother share every milestone together (3:01)
>HISTORY: The Rogers-Kennedy Memorial in Elm Park, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): A 7th-grader helped a World War II vet receive France's highest military honor
-Meanwhile, in Washington, inmate helps victim hotwire the trashed R.V. he allegedly stole in viral video
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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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