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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:32). High of 75 today in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester's June climate summary
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+6:00: Mistrial declared after jury deadlocked in Karen Read case (2:35)
+6:00: Food trucks: Floats in Central Mass. by former Chicago firefighter
+6:00: WooBall Weekly: Bravehearts 3-2 week keeps pace with FCBL leaders
+6:00: WooSox Rewind: Worcester begins second half with 3-2 week against RailRiders
+6:00: Former Worcester hockey pros who are now NHL free agents, 2024 edition
+Noon: Worcester-area rent prices out of reach more than ever: Report
+Noon: Crompton Park pool closed Monday, expected to open Tuesday
+Noon: From Bangkok to Barre, Joseph Goldstein's remarkable spiritual journey
+Noon: Worcesteria: Queer AF fashion show is "With the Banned" this year
-Crews battle fire overnight at Oxford transfer station (:17). Article
-Clinton man charged with human trafficking of a child
-New Worcester platform for commuter rail opening on Monday
-Radio Worcester (12:58): Miranda Hotham on tackling Worcester’s litter problem
-Radio Worcester (31:38): Celebrating Sherman Whitman's more than 50 years in broadcasting
-El Buen Samaritano All Summer Food Program 9 to 2 Monday through Friday
-Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected
-New $50 million fund seeks to address housing crisis and lack of diversity
-Aislinn Doyle: Worcester Public Schools in Brief for June
-Radio Worcester's Radio Roundtable (47:37): Worcester schools budget & Mill St. decisions
>DINING OUT: Search for Best Taco Spot in Central Mass. enters final round
-ICYMI: Photos from Worcester's Independence Day celebration
-Gymnast from Worcester earns spots on Olympic team (1:51). Article
-Worcester Joyner Lucas first Hip Hop artist in state to receive their own day in Boston (1:00)
-As anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment rises, local bar owners see their businesses as places of comfort and acceptance
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): McGrail bounces back from injury for successful senior season at Wachusett
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Holden Days welcomes participants
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Seth Colby to become the next Shrewsbury fire chief
-Westborough optics company awarded Army contract
-Sterling voters ratify school budget
-Sterling Eagle Scout project benefits recreation
-Houghton students learn fire safety
-Clinton fireworks are July 13th
-Grafton receives S.A.F.E. grant awards
-One school year ends, plans for another begin
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Justin Timberlake jokes about arrest during tour stop in Boston
-100FM The Pike (10:00): John Lodge (Moody Blues) on the inspiration and recording of "Days Of Future Past"
-Jennifer Julien Gaskin: Being homeless isn’t a criminal act
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: The significance of Claudia Sheinbaum being Mexico’s first female president
-Shaun Connolly: Fourth of July Jitters
-WCCA-TV's What It's Worth No. 461 (27:52): Ann Higgins
-WCCA-TV's Senior Speak No. 916 (29:08): Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to former Eucharistic minister and C.C.D. educator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
>SPORTS: Celtics’ top nine in place after team brings back Sam Hauser, Luke Kornet
-Red Sox beat Padres, 4-1
-Bravehearts slam Brockton, 13-3. Next home game: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
-WooSox beat Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, 15-5
-Radio Worcester (15:33): Nick Tuzzolino named G.M. and associate head coach of Railers
-Photos: Hometeam Athletes of the Year take center stage
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
>NATIONAL: Wife poisoned husband's soda after he was "not appreciative" of birthday party: cops
-Tragic: Mom charged with murder of toddler daughters
>NEW ENGLAND: Here are new Mass. laws that go into effect today (:45). Article
-Cape woman charged with murder after stabbing victim located in Hyannis crash
>COLLEGES: Chief Jack Parow honored for years of service to Anna Maria
-Unity Radio (57:43): Q.C.C. State Of Mind
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 7 natural wonders you can only see in the summer
>BUSINESS: W.B.J. wins second place at international business journalism competition
-Radio Worcester (10:17): Beware of Trademark scam targeting businesses
>HOMES: See all homes sold in Worcester County, June 23rd to 29th
>SHOPPING: Walgreens will close a "significant" number of its 8,600 U.S. locations
>HEALTH: The most popular plastic surgery procedures in America
-Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though some shouldn't be, experts say
>FOOD: Dunkin' summer menu
>TV/STREAMING: NBC to use A.I.-generated version of Al Michaels' voice during Summer Olympics
>MOVIES: "Inside Out 2" beats "Quiet Place" prequel as "Horizon" bombs
>CELEBRITY: Michael J. Fox surprises fans, joins Coldplay on guitar at Glastonbury
>HISTORY: 1911, New Union Station and former Union Depot tower
>ANIMALS: Dog begs mom to take her kitesurfing (3:36)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man wins $6 million from lottery ticket, just the second he bought this year
-Meanwhile, in Denmark, officials mocked for recalling ramen noodles for being too spicy
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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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