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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 90 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
-Worcester 9-year-old visits all 351 city and town halls in Massachusetts
-2 Worcester organizations join forces to launch a $1 million affordable housing fund
-Families living at Days Inn in Shrewsbury to move to Worcester City Motel
-Information sessions for those wanting to become a Worcester firefighter
-Homeowners with crumbling foundations a step closer to relief
-Mass. economic growth slowed in first quarter, ranks 31st in nation
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (54:30): Safer streets and cell phone ban in schools
>DINING OUT: Spectacular Mexican food hidden away on a former Army base at Devens
-ICYMI: Wheelchair-user in critical condition after being hit by car in Westborough
-Safety measures urged in wake of fatal crash along Belmont St. near UMass, Lake Ave.
-Related: 13-year-old girl killed in Worcester pedestrian crash remembered as bright light, source of joy
-Coffee shop is causing a buzz on Worcester's west side
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Radio Worcester (23:53): Seven Saws Brewing expansion
-See Why People Buy 30 Cars and Trucks at Lamoureux Ford (3:32)
-Letters of Holden author's parents a heartfelt insight to World War II
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury rabbi seeks community messages for Western Wall
-The Walking Woman of Westborough walks on
-Woman panhandling in Athol arrested for slapping elderly, wheelchair bound man
-3 charged after Clinton investigation
-Brimfield Flea Market: Are July temps "too hot"? Here’s a look through the years
-The Item's Neighbor to Neighbor column
-Sterling celebrates John Davis
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Sunday
-Pulse Magazine profile — MB Lounge
-Ray Mariano: Americans have lost their way
-Laurel: Remembering the Galleria at Worcester Center
-Giselle Rivera-Flores: Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month — A tapestry of culture and history
-WCCA-TV's Rosen's Roundtable No. 541 (28:14): Rental registry and parking on Mill Street update
-WCCA-TV's Soapbox No. 1346 (25:06): Elder Services of Worcester Area
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a reporter for Newsweek and other publications
>SPORTS: Former Bravehearts' star Ben Rice crushes 3 home runs in Yankees' 14-4 win over Red Sox
-Rice talks journey from low profile to pinstripes: "I've earned it"
-Rice has all the tools to be more than Yankees flash in the pan
-Bravehearts beat Brockton, 15-10. Next home game 6:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Predicting Drake Maye’s rookie season with best, worst and most likely scenarios
-WooSox beats Mets, 4-0
-Punch Out II at Polar Park August 9th
>CARS: Bertera Nissan has your next car, truck or SUV! (:42)
-30,000 2022-23 Ford Mustangs may have steering issue
>NATIONAL: 4 killed in shooting during party at a Kentucky home
-Ticketmaster data breach: what you need to know (1:52)
-Tragic: 8-year-old girl dies in sweltering locked car as mom leaves her to go to work
>NEW ENGLAND: Karen Read and lawyer spotted cuddling up as jury deliberated
-Are ballot questions becoming a "money pit" in Mass.? (4:08)
>COLLEGES: WPI pens guaranteed admission agreement with Manchester C.C. (4:01). Article
-Radio Worcester (8:26): F.A.F.S.A. and MassReconnect help at Q.C.C.
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 beautiful bays around the world
>BUSINESS: Apple iPhone class action lawsuit's deadline extended to July
-Labor market keeps cooling as applications for unemployment benefits rise
>HOMES: $25 million "Premiere" Mass. estate hits the market - See inside
>SHOPPING: What to know about the new package return shakedown (2:45)
>HEALTH: Possible measles exposure in Mass. and New Hampshire (:37)
-Alzheimer's drug approved by F.D.A. that can modestly slow disease
>FOOD: Ex-McDonald’s chef reveals if their burgers ever get moldy
>TV/STREAMING: 11 best new movies on Netflix
>MOVIES: Miles Teller to star in "An Officer and a Gentleman" remake
>CELEBRITY: Eric Dane reveals the real reason why he was fired from "Grey's Anatomy"
>HISTORY: Waters arms made manufacturing history
>ANIMALS: Couple camping in desert hears cries in bush... and finds puppy (4:07)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Mass. teen honored for saving 5-year-old from drowning (1:39)
-Meanwhile, at Lake Tahoe, 2 curious black bear cubs help themselves to pickleball paddles outside of cabin
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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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