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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:40). High of 77 today in Worcester
-Spring climate summary for Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56) (pictured)
+6:00: Related: Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Earlier: 2 people rescued from apartment building fire in Worcester (2:25)
-Earlier: Overnight: Massive fire rips through Worcester apartment building, traps 2 people inside (1:27). Article
+6:00: Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
+6:00: Cirque du Soleil to return to DCU Center with "OVO"
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts sit at .500 after two weeks of FCBL play
+Noon: GoFundMe for Worcester family who lost parents in fire blows past goal
+Noon: John Cleese ready for Q&A after "Holy Grail" screening in Worcester
+Noon: Dan Burke headlines Prince tribute in Worcester
+Noon: Last Call: Rhys Stuller, mental health advocate and drag performer
-Worcester teen arrested with defaced gun in Green Hill Park: Police
-Worcesteria: Matt Shearer talks "portal" video at Sort of Late Show
-Earlier: WATCH: WBZ NewsRadio's Matt Shearer sets up Boston to Worcester "portal"
-UMass Medical School graduates largest class in its history
-Worcester Technical High School graduation
-Officials appear to be seeking approval to release report on abuse in Mass. Catholic dioceses, including Worcester Diocese
-Video game tournament hosted by Clark hopes to raise awareness of fentanyl dangers
-Worcester Superior Court Judge Janet Kenton-Walker honored as she heads to retirement
-Pride Worcester begins months of events in Pride Month
-Coworking space opens in Worcester
-See the neighborhood meetings this week in Worcester
-Radio Worcester (12:18): Mayor Petty supports Vision Zero, opposes reverting Mill St. redesign
>DINING OUT: Amazon Prime members get free Grubhub+ benefits
-ICYMI: 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
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): At Wachusett, Securly offers controversial solution to safeguard student web access
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-June Among Friends Senior Newsletter
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury High School celebrates the Class of 2024
-Clinton considering vacancy tax
-Dauphinais beats Mead in Grafton Select Board race
-A present of the past at Fitchburg's Coggshall Park
-Local Brownies take action with food drive
-Paxton police to hold youth bicycle rodeo on June 15th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Tuesday
-Central Mass. Mom’s Night Out at Agronomy Farm Vineyard in Oakham
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Movies on the Common schedule
-Radio Worcester (12:51): What is Yacht Rock? Hank interviews Philly Ocean of Yachtley Crew
-"Girls Night" bringing the party back to Worcester
-Shaun Connolly: Horrorscopes
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Hispanic Trans Women
-Manny Jae Media (41:18): Manny and the Mayor
-Unity Radio (58:05): The Susanity Life
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to groundbreaking "true patron and supporter of the arts" in Worcester
>SPORTS: How Al Horford is inspiring Celtics’ playoff run at age 38
-Patriots player who nearly died from malaria thanks Newton medical team (:56)
-13 Crusaders named Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholars
-Worcester hockey alumni highlights, NHL week 34
-WooSox Rewind: Worcester splits series with Charlotte
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Tesla, Ford, Jaguar, Volkswagen among 289,000 recalled
>NATIONAL: Passenger dead after jumping off world's largest cruise ship
-Ukraine inflicts largest 24-hour death toll on Russia troops
-Tragic: Infant left in hot car dies outside day care
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:17) — Case turns to physical evidence, including broken taillight
-Glider pilot stuck for hours after crashing into trees in White Mountains (:24). Article
>COLLEGES: Powerful equipment at WPI to spot cyber threats (2:23)
-Q.C.C. receives state funding for D.E.I. certificate program aimed at higher ed workers
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Inside Cancún's new, ultra-quiet Waldorf Astoria resort
>BUSINESS: 4 Things I know about … Driving consumer goods sales
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Wormtown working with university in Maine in bid to boost craft beer industry training
>HEALTH: Heart monitors of the future could be peel-and-stick (12:06)
-Flavonoid-rich foods, drinks linked to lower diabetes risk
>HOMES: Poll: Housing remains No. 1 political issue facing Massachusetts (1:08). Article
>SHOPPING: How owners of Worcester second-hand shops are navigating in a fast fashion world
>FOOD: State warns businesses against selling cannabis-infused food and drink products
>TV/STREAMING: Patricia Richardson says "Home Improvement" ended because ABC wouldn't give her equal pay to Tim Allen
>MOVIES: "Moana 2" trailer is the most viewed in Disney Animation and Pixar history
>CELEBRITY: "Seinfeld" star Michael Richards writes about his racist tirade
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was protecting newborn puppies on side of road (3:02)
>HISTORY: The Rogers-Kennedy Memorial in Elm Park, Worcester
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. boy, 11, honored for saving life of man with dementia (:46)
-Meanwhile, in Vermont, cat earns honorary doctorate in "litter-ature"
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>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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