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>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (1:03). High of 75 today in Worcester
-Worcester sets watering restrictions as city enters Level 1 drought
-Why has it been so warm this fall? Meteorologists discuss the beautiful fall weather (16:36)
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: Disturbing details in case of Worcester man charged in 4-year-old daughter's death
+5:00: Related: Hearing (13:04)
+5:00: "Worst it’s ever been": Deadly summer on Worcester roads with 10 deaths topping city average
+5:00: Brush fire burns in Holden, bringing in neighboring fire departments
+Noon: Stephen Nedoroscik transforms into Hercules for Disney night on "Dancing with the Stars"
+Noon: Film: "Recovery City" shares women's stories of substance use, recovery
+Noon: Last Call: Mitchelle Gamache, video professional
+Noon: Red Sox docuseries released today on Netflix
-St. Vincent, UMass Memorial patients may be forced to find new doctors or insurance plans (:31). Article
-S.U.V. crashes into building on West Boylston Street in Worcester
-Vigil marks 40 years after Worcester teen's unsolved murder (1:50). Article
-Local Social Security employee arrested in sex for money scheme
-City Council meeting cut short amid protests over Gaza conflict
-Related: Video (1:43:55)
-Earlier: Protest planned after Gaza ceasefire resolution blocked from Worcester City Council agenda
-Clergy sex abuse survivors urge release of Attorney General's report
-Veterans Inc. gala held in Worcester
-New Worcester fitness court unveiled at University Park
-Mathew Locke homicide trial: Medical examiner testifies on brutal nature of attack
-Get out the vote 2024: Who's running in Worcester County?
-Hank Stolz to receive Community Service Award at 28th Arthritis Charity Ball, honored by Independent Order of Odd Fellows (10:08)
>DINING OUT: Central Mass. Food Trucks: A hot dog you can't refuse from The Dogfather
-ICYMI: Man suspected of killing his wife in Gardner still at large 1 year later (2:14). Article
-Fitchburg shooting victim identified as shooting suspect appears in court (2:34)
-Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Webster, D.A. says
-Search warrant in Worcester leads to arrest for drugs, guns
-Dave’s Hot Chicken to open Worcester location this week
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Early voting hours at Town Hall
-Linda From Leicester Loves Lamoureux Ford (2:16)
-Final paving of the milled areas on Newell Road on Wednesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury diver dies following incident at Rockport beach
-Multiple injuries reported in serious Mass. Pike crash in Westborough (:48). Article
-Fugitive Mass. child porn suspect caught in Woodstock woods (:32). Article
-Negotiations ongoing as Shrewsbury paraeducators work without contract
-Leominster man charged with arson after leaving children unattended to burn stump
-David Prouty School Building Committee hears updates about timing, processes
-The Item's calendar of events
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Worcester Historical Museum celebrates Women's Convention 175th anniversary
-Listen Up: Self-titled album shows how much band Twelveyes has grown
-Robin Darling: Debunking homeschooling myths
-Manny Jae Media's Innerviews (42:53): Nayari Veras of NV Creations
-Unity Radio's Talking Wellness (59:34)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked at Sharfman Jewelers for 59 years
>SPORTS: Celtics hit record-tying 29 3-pointers in 132-109 win over Knicks
-Boston Celtics raise Banner No. 18 (:31)
-An inside look at the Celtics' championship rings (3:48)
-Bruins lose to Nashville, 4-0
-Bravehearts' Ticket to Read program kicks off
-Holy Cross basketball teams announce television schedules
-Holy Cross Jersey Retirement Reflections: Tyler McGregor
-Fernando Valenzuela, the Dodgers ace who inspired "Fernandomania" in the 1980s, dies
>CARS: Honda recalls 700,000 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs over fuel leak issue
>NATIONAL: Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states
-Teen taken into custody after 5 found dead in Washington home
-Tragic: Man shot to death on wedding night
>NEW ENGLAND: Carbon monoxide leak leaves 2 dead in Maine
-Understanding Ballot Question 5 on tipped workers' wages (2:02). Article
>COLLEGES:A career dream come true for Anna Maria's Jason Shell
-Holy Cross professor on what witches teach us about today
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 ancient Roman roads that are still in use
>BUSINESS: Local bank appoints new C.F.O.
-LPL Financial Research: Q3 earnings should be fine, but expectations beyond this quarter are high
-Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements
>SHOPPING: Colsen fire pits recalled after burn injuries reported
>HOMES: Gardening Central Mass.: Get your summer garden ready for the cold
>HEALTH: Stress promotes chance of colon cancer, study finds (:45)
-Spending less time sitting can lessen back pain, research shows (:47)
>FOOD: Meat firm recalls 10 million pounds of chicken due to listeria
>TV/STREAMING: Julie Bowen shares the fate of a "Modern Family" reunion
>MOVIES: How "Terrifier 3" upended the movie ratings system by going unrated
>CELEBRITY: Steve Martin reacts to Meryl Streep and Martin Short dating rumors
>HISTORY: Former Worcester post office, now the U.S. Federal Courthouse
>ANIMALS: Neglected senior dog learns to be part of a family (2:15)
>GOOD NEWS: Struggling dog rescued from Mass. lake
-Meanwhile, in Washington, watch as dozens of hungry raccoons take over woman's property
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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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