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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:29). High of 86 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Troy Siebels to step down as president, CEO of Hanover Theatre (pictured)
+6:00: Celtics legend Bob Cousy is eager to see that 18th championship banner go up
+6:00: Do you know this guy? Worcester police would like to speak with him
+6:00: Worcester rental registry: Council committee approves changes
+Noon: Charles Luster provides mentoring for youth and Black men in Worcester
+Noon: Family mourns Connor Kelly, Marine from Webster who died in California motorcycle crash
+Noon: Five Things to Do: Jeffrey Foucault, Harley's Funhouse, Poets at Large and more ...
+Noon: Comedian Brad Mastrangelo to perform at Samuel Slater’s Restaurant
+Noon: FAN EXPO Boston returns with stars including Marisa Tomei, Charlie Cox
+Noon: Morning Son playing Redemption Rock Brewing patio 6 to 9 Saturday
+Noon: Last Call: Brian Butler looks back on career in environment, conservation and saving turtles
-Worcester police ask for help finding missing 15-year-old girl
-Man injured in daylight shooting in Downtown Worcester (1:09). Article
-Police investigating reported stabbing on West Street in Worcester
-55-plus "active adult" community on former Higgins Estate taking shape
-Famed Kelly's Roast Beef preparing to open Worcester location
-Owner of Worcester nursing home to pay $4 million over neglect
-2 new Worcester healthcare buildings totaling $475 million aim to improve quality of and access to health care
-Commercial shot in Worcester to celebrate both NBA Finals outcomes
-With "Jaws" out, Central Mass. man looks to win Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest
-Opioid overdose deaths down in Worcester, statewide in 2023
-I-190 lanes closing in Worcester as rail bridge work continues
-Community supported agriculture
-Claremont Academy graduation (1:16:46)
-Worcester launches survey seeking feedback on future government plans
-Radio Worcester (13:48): Khailah N-R Griffin on Miss Massachusetts, pageant myths & homelessness
-Radio Worcester (47:16): Radio Roundtable on day shelter, Worcester schools administration and department heads salaries
>DINING OUT: 2 Worcester eateries make Phantom Gourmet's Great 8 Takeout Spots (5:29)
-ICYMI: 10 years later: A look back at President Barack Obama's speech at Worcester Technical High School graduation
-Cafe Neo makes new home on Harding Street after eviction from Millbury St. site
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Wachusett girls' flag football scores in debut
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Woman's Club awards scholarships
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Over 100 pounds of marijuana, 185 plants seized in Douglas
-"Bravest young man": Oxford Police mourn loss of honorary police officer, young AJ Congdon
-Item photos: Daughter's Dance brings smiles to Central Park
-Papers available for Berlin-Boylston School Committee
-Radio Worcester (12:17): Nipmuc Regional launches internship program for juniors
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Learn-to-fish clinic in Bolton July 18th
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Thursday
-Worcester pub celebrating 15th anniversary
>SHOWTIME: Hot Dog Safari, Beyond Wrestling, Glitter Boys set for Ralph's
-Love Crumbs set to perform at Electric Haze
-2 local artists chosen for creative residencies at Holy Cross
-Man caver, sports nut, fix-it fellow: Father's Day gifts for every dad
-Father's Day: Dads and gift ideas
-Giselle Rivera Flores: A brief overview of the Nuyorican Movement
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 915 (28:51): Steve Quist
-Manny Jae Media (1:11:17): Worcester A.D.U. Workshop with moderator Brian Carmody
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to woman who worked as a psychiatric nurse and took pride in it
>SPORTS: Celtics a win away from title after wild Game 3
-Electric crowd at Celtics watch party celebrates Game 3 win
-Jerry West, NBA and Lakers legend, dies at 86
-Tom Brady inducted into Patriots Hall of Fame, No. 12 retired (2:47)
-Red Sox beat Phillies, 8-6
-Current and former Worcester hockey pros that won championships or awards in 2023-24
-Bravehearts Latin Heritage Night 6 p.m. Friday. Tickets
-Holy Cross Practice Report (1:34): Kat Fogarty
-WooSox lose in Buffalo, 5-2
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has a car, truck or SUV for everyone (:47)
-Chrysler recalls certain 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram vehicles
>NATIONAL: Teen paralyzed after girl's dad shoots him over "Senior Assassin" trend in Walmart parking lot
-Tragic: 6-year-old girl killed in freak accident while on vacation
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read trial (20:11) — Emotions run high as Proctor returns to stand
-Hackers bilk $446,000 from Mass. town's high school project (I:00)
>COLLEGES: Clark is rebranding its School of Management
-WPI alumni survey confirms value of project-based learning (9:04)
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 9 new reasons to visit Chicago this summer
>BUSINESS: 15 purchases you should eliminate once you retire
-Seasonal gigs can bring extra cash, career changes — and job offers
>SHOPPING: TJ Maxx store workers now wearing body cameras to thwart shoplifters
>HEALTH: U.S. doctors probing if COVID is to blame for "unusual" spike in cancer after pandemic
-Manny Jae Media (48:03): Mental health awareness with Dr. Sherri Ann Mclean
>FOOD: Eating healthy on a budget
>TV/STREAMING: "9-1-1: Lone Star" may end after Season 5
>MOVIES: $100 million box office openers vanish this year
>CELEBRITY: Jennifer Aniston, 55, jokes she's "turning 30" as she says "Friends" felt "like yesterday"
>HISTORY: June 12, 1880 - a perfect day in Worcester
>ANIMALS: Mama dog was protecting her newborn puppies on side of road (:52)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): WWII vet, 100, marries 96-year-old sweetheart near D-Day beaches
-Meanwhile, in California, bear sneaks into home and grabs Oreos
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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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