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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:33). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Why is there so much pollen right now? (:55). Article
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Worcester ranks in top 20% of cities globally in Global Cities Index
+6:00: Worcester hospital named best in state for underserved populations
+6:00: Downtown Worcester Beer Garden reopening for season (pictured)
+Noon: Worcester police seek murder suspect in Allendale Street killing
+Noon: The power of 10: Worcester-area students, grads active as community volunteers
+Noon: 2-year apprenticeship required to get a license for body art
+Noon: Worcester Art Museum surprises with "New Terrain: 21st Century Landscape Photography"
+Noon: Stasia Hovenesian, 93, transformed the Worcester music scene
-Worcester police ask for public's help finding missing 17-year-old
-Surprise nighttime smoke alarm turned into nightmare for Worcester residents
-Earlier: Dozens of residents displaced by overnight fire on Outlook Drive in Worcester (1:25). Article
-Related: Aerial view of fire damage at Worcester apartment building (:56)
-Worcester's car dealership to become apartments: Plans
-TODAY! D.E.A. outreach program to hold gaming tournament in Worcester
-TODAY! Accessory Dwelling Unit ("in-law-apartment") Workshop
-New in the Woo: Odd By Worcester – serving up nostalgia and great beer
-Filming of "The Walking Dead" returns on Cedar Street in Worcester
-Man sought in fatal Worcester shooting now faces murder charge
-40+ years ago man left for Italian Kitchen, was never seen again
-Raises for Worcester department heads: Some city councilors question fairness of proposals
-13 Mass. municipalities and 1 university use ShotSpotter. Critics wonder: Is it worth it?
-Doherty Memorial High School graduation (1:35:09)
-South High Community School graduation (1:51:00)
-Channel 5 Wake Up Call from Greater Worcester Opera (:31)
-Clark student to umpire Savannah Bananas game at Fenway (1:26). Article
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant makes Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Tacos (5:20)
-ICYMI: Café re-opens at new location in Worcester
-Woman hit by car in Worcester, taken to hospital
-Sisters, tops in class at University Park Campus School, on to Harvard
-Worcester Technical High School graduation (1:20:42)
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Holden author captures parents' wartime correspondence
-TODAY! An evening of classical guitar Thursday at Gale Free Library
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Gardner police warn thieves are posing as Amazon drivers to steal packages (1:52). Article
-Senior housing fire in Clinton draws regional response
-Shrewsbury second grader gets ride to school in police car
-Mental health patient at Leominster hospital breaks window of E.R., almost falls headfirst off ledge of parking garage prior to arrest
-As Uxbridge tries again to pass a school budget, trust is key
-Mass. Probation hosting "Celebrating Pride" event in Clinton
-Fitchburg receives E.P.A. funding for clean school buses
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
>SHOWTIME: Drama is in the equation as Studio Theatre Worcester presents "Proof"
-Out and About: A month of celebration and unity
-Niki Luparelli, Andy Cummings perform tribute to Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash
-Maestro Benjamin Zander of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
-Listen Up: New singles from local stalwarts Jafet Muzic and Sapling
-Ann Artuso: Daycare in the summer even though I am not working
-This Week in Worcester podcast (1:00:32): Mill Street, Charter senior discount, City Council
-Manny Jae Media (52:27): OpporTUNEity
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to talented artists and musician who played in numerous bands
>SPORTS: The 5 biggest keys to Celtics beating Mavericks in NBA Finals
-Can Boston keep Luka, Kyrie in check? (8:01)
-Simulation predicts thrilling Celtics-Mavericks series
-Bettors hammering Mavericks to upset Celtics
-Where Kyrie Irving ranks among Boston’s greatest sports villains
-Today's Bravehearts sold out Baseball in Education game postponed because of weather
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:09): Caleb Kenney
-Red Sox beat Braves, 9-0
-WooSox lose to Rochester, 9-6
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
>NATIONAL: First fatal human case of bird flu confirmed, W.H.O. says
-Tragic: Mom killed protecting daughter from out-of-control vehicle at drag race
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:15) — Closer look at how and when Read's taillight was damaged
-1 dead after crash, fire in which vehicle fell 40 feet off ramp in Boston
>COLLEGES: WPI Professor Sherry Sun talks cyber security (6:38)
-Donna Hodge named next president of Fitchburg State
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 European tourist traps to avoid - and where to go instead
>BUSINESS: G.D.P. grew just 1.3% last quarter, consumer spending weaker than expected
-LPL Research: Adjusting the sector sails
-Unity Radio (57:05): Black In Business
>HEALTH: New study examines peanut allergies in young kids (3:11)
-Cancer patients often do better with less intensive treatment, new research finds
>HOMES: Number of U.S. homes for sale is slowly returning to normal
>SHOPPING: TJ Maxx, Marshalls owner envisions "at least another 1,300" store openings
>FOOD: 5 Mass. residents sick with salmonella poisoning related to cucumbers
>TV/STREAMING: What's up with this Antonio Banderas mall movie perched in the Netflix top 10?
>MOVIES: Movies hitting theaters in June
>CELEBRITY: Actor Nick Pasqual accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend
>ANIMALS: Rescue dog learns car rides mean a McDonald's cheeseburger (3:19)
>HISTORY: 80th anniversary of D-Day is commemorated in France
-D-Day 80th anniversary: See historical photos of Normandy invasion
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): After exchanging letters, fourth graders meet their veteran pen pals
-Meanwhile, in Florida, wanted man found hiding in dryer
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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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